Secondary School Athletic Trainers' Committee

Mission Statement

"The Mission of SWATA SSATC is to enhance the quality of health care and public awareness of the athletic training profession in the secondary school setting."

Goals

• Work cooperatively with other groups associated with the healthcare of secondary school aged athletes
• Provide education to both school administrators and community members on the need for athletic trainers in all secondary school settings in Arkansas and Texas
• Establish methods for increasing public awareness about athletic trainers by developing materials for distribution to physicians, administrators, and parents highlighting educational background, licensing/certification procedures, and CEU requirements for the athletic trainer
• Continue to gather data concerning the dynamic work environment of the secondary school athletic training community
• Provide awareness for the marketable qualifications for athletic trainers to secure employment in the secondary school setting

Teaching Credential recommended by SSATC and ATSA

This joint statement between the District Six Athletic Trainers' Students' Association (ATSA) and the SWATA Secondary School Athletic Training Committee recommends teacher credentialing for prospective athletic training students.

Based on trends in the present job market, both within District Six and nationally, it is the recommendation of both the District Six ATSA and the SWATA SSATC that prospective athletic training students obtain a teaching credential at either the undergraduate or graduate level to enhance their marketability.

SSATC Recommends Policy for Injuries Incurred Outside of School Hours

The Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Secondary Schools Athletic Trainers Committee recommends that the secondary school Athletic Trainer develop a policy relating to the treatment of student-athletic injuries resulting outside of UIL or AHSAA sanctioned activities. The policy should take into account specific liability limitations, scope of practice for Athletic Training, and existing local policies.

Links of Interest:

2005 Work Environment Survey Results
2001-2002 Location Project
2004-2005 Location Project
Location Project Comparison

Contact Information

2007-2008 School Year

If you have questions, concerns or comments about athletic training in the secondary school setting, please contact one of the committee members. We as a committee are here to help, support, and be of service to all athletic trainers in District 6 especially those who work in the secondary schools setting.

Name	Phone
David Edell (Chair,07)	(281) 261-9200 ext #3191
Mathu Allen (Appt. '04)	(469) 633-5566
Michael Blaylock (Appt. '05)	(479) 471-8278
Nydia L. Cabra (Appt. '03)	(210) 357-2473
Jason Cates (Appt. '04)	(501) 786-0546
Christal Clark (Appt. '05)	(214) 780-3040
Mike Waters (Appt. '04)	(936) 632-7656
Lawrence Wood (Appt. '99)	(361) 758-3248 ext #1605
Mike Pace SWATA Board Rep.	(281) 355-2169
Jeff Mann	(979) 764-5536