Jen Armstrong

Head Athletic Trainer~EC Glass High School VATA Secondary Schools AT Committee, Chair ~Be The Difference!

[Vanderbilt Football @VandyFootball]

Time to work.

[NATA @NATA1950]

Here’s how you can support athletic trainers and show appreciation for everything they do:

1. Say Thank You – A simple “thank you” goes a long way. Take time to recognize the athletic trainers in your life.

2. Spread Awareness – Share posts, stories, and facts about what athletic trainers do to help educate others.

3. Advocate for AT Coverage – Support policies and initiatives that ensure schools, teams, and workplaces have access to qualified athletic trainers.

4. Recognize Their Expertise – Remember, athletic trainers are healthcare professionals, not just “trainers.” They are educated, certified, and crucial to injury prevention and recovery.

5. Support Safe Sports – Advocate for proper safety protocols and resources for athletic trainers at all levels of play, from youth leagues to professional teams.

6. Celebrate Their Work – Nominate an athletic trainer for an award, write a note of appreciation, or even just bring them a coffee to say thanks!

Athletic trainers do so much to keep athletes healthy and active — let’s show up for them this month.

#NationalAthleticTrainingMonth #NATM2025 #ChampionsInHealthCare

[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

"This is unprecedented around the country."

A closer look at the Broncos' ALL IN. ALL COVERED. initiative:

[Quincy “Joker” Skinner Jr @QuincySkinnerJr]

Thank you Commodore Nation💛🖤

[Vanderbilt Football @VandyFootball]

Honoring our senior guys today!

[Vanderbilt Football @VandyFootball]

2️⃣➡️3️⃣

[Vanderbilt Football @VandyFootball]

Pregame work 💪

[Vanderbilt Football @VandyFootball]

VANDERBILT IS BOWL ELIGIBLE

ⓘ 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲

[Vanderbilt Football @VandyFootball]

ANCHOR DOWN

[Vanderbilt Football @VandyFootball]

VANDERBILT WINS!!!

[Vanderbilt Football @VandyFootball]

🗣️ SKINNER

[Stephanie Kuzydym @stephkuzy]

A dozen Tufts University lacrosse players were sent to the hospital during a Navy SEAL trainee-led workout Monday.

They were all diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis.

Five are still in the hospital.
#SaferSidelines

https://t.co/Fu4H4p8oYr

[Vanderbilt Football @VandyFootball]

Here. We. Go. ⚓️⬇️

[Vanderbilt Football @VandyFootball]

This angle 👀

[Stephanie Kuzydym @stephkuzy]

Here’s a heat safety sideline checklist:

◼️WBGT
◼️cold tub
◼️ice
◼️venue-specific EAP
◼️athletic trainer

#SaferSidelines

[Jen Armstrong @JArmstrongATC]

One of the best in the business @makennahsdad! So many great things in this video but what stands out beyond the amazing facilities and equipment is the relationships!!Trusting relationships between AT’s, student-athletes, Coaches and Admin makes such a difference! @ecgathletics

[Alabama Football @AlabamaFTBL]

Special Mic’d up Fall Camp Edition with Jeff Allen, Director of Sports Medicine. 🐘
@makennahsdad

#RollTide

[Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s]

"And we know how to fix it."

That is the part that I think is the hardest to understand. I've heard Laura Friend say the same thing about CPR and #AEDs when her daughter died several years ago. "We have the cure. We just don't do it."

We have solutions. We must find ways to do

[Jen Armstrong @JArmstrongATC]

Lifesaving information from an amazing resource @K_S_Institute!!
Plan ahead, know what to look for and how to respond, especially with the extra hot temps in our area!!

[Korey Stringer Institute @K_S_Institute]

If you suspect Exertional Heat Stroke, the appropriate and most effective treatment is immediate whole body cold water immersion. Remember - cool first, transport second!

[Jen Armstrong @JArmstrongATC]

AT friends and athletics Admin…take some time and read the newly released position statement: Emergency Action Plan Development and Implementation in Sport. Life saving information! Great work @SScarneoMiller and team!! Check it out below

[Dr. Samantha Scarneo-Miller @SScarneoMiller]

We are extremely proud to present the newest @NATA1950 position statement, Emergency Action Plan Development and Implementation in Sport. Eternally grateful for this authorship team and to pronouncements committee for everyone’s efforts. https://t.co/ppFvyXmQUI

[Emmanuel Acho @EmmanuelAcho]

Wow! Tom Brady may have just delivered the greatest quote I’ve ever heard.

“To be successful at anything, the truth is you don’t have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren’t: consistent, determined and willing to work for it.”