ULV Well-Represented at NATA Convention
At the recent National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia held in St. Louis, MO, ULV faculty, staff, alumni, and students were evident throughout the week. ULV Junior Katye Smith was present to represent the Far West Athletic Trainers' Association (FWATA) as a representative to the National Athletic Training Student Committee, and to receive the Bill Cramer Award on behalf of the ULV Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). Recent grad Bobby Ruiz (class of 2008) participated in the Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC) Career Day as a mentor to local middle school students. Alumna Raechel Cunningham represented the FWATA on the Young Professionals Committee, which is chaired at the national level by current Assistant Professor Kim Detwiler. Detwiler was probably the busiest of all, as she chaired the Young Professionals Committee meeting, coordinated the special activities for the young professional members all week, was hailed as a outstanding member by outgoing NATA President Chuck Kimmel in his final speech to the entire membership, and also picked up the "Above and Beyond" award for her part in organizing a grass-roots recognition campaign for athletic training. Professor Paul Alvarez was active with the EDAC as well, representing the FWATA to the national committee meeting, participated in Career Day as a coordinator and mentor, and assisted in the EDAC Town Hall meeting for the ethnically diverse membership of NATA. Alumna Kira Au was named liasion to the North American Booser Club Association during the meeting. Assistant Athletic Trainer Josh Davis was present for the week, along with additional alumni Robert Simmons, Erin Johnson, and Nate Swift, while former Head Athletic Trainer Jim May was present as part of the Convention Committee.
For more photos from the Convention, check out the Photo Gallery page!
Professor Detwiler Earns National Recognition
Professor Kim Detwiler was honored at National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia with the "Above and Beyond" Award presented by the College and University Athletic Trainers Committee. The award was given in recognition of Detwiler's efforts while a graduate student at the University of Oregon to gain support for legal recognition of Athletic Training in the State of Oregon through a grass-roots postcard campaign.
Alum Kira Au Named Liasion to Booster Association
During the NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, the North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) announced that ULV alumna Kira Au would become the first athletic trainer invited to serve on its national advisory council. NABCA President Steve Belden said Au's involvement and the relationship with NATA would benefit young athletes. Au, a 2001 graduate of the ULV ATEP, is currently the Head Athletic Trainer at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente.
Bill Cramer Award Presented at NATA Meeting
Junior Katye Smith and ATEP Faculty Paul Alvarez receive the inaugural Bill Cramer Professional Development Award on behalf of the ULV ATEP. The award was presented by Ed Christman, Vice-President for Marketing, and Tom Rogge, President of Cramer Products. See the note below for more information on this outstanding accomplishment.
ATEP Granted Inagural Bill Cramer Professional Development Award
The University of La Verne Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) was honored as the inaugural winner of the Bill Cramer Professional Development Award. The award is named in honor of Charles William (Bill) Cramer, a legend in the world of athletic training, who died last June at the age of 86. At the time of his death, Bill was the chairman of the board of Cramer Products, Inc., and was the son of Cramer Products co-founder Chuck Cramer.
The ULV ATEP was selected from a pool of applicants from across the nation, and was commended for the number of graduates who are working in the sports medicine field, the number of student scholarship winners, and the number of service projects undertaken by the current program students. The ATEP will receive a grant of $2,000 to support student professional development through attendance at the National and District Conventions of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). The award will be presented during the 2008 NATA Convention in St. Louis, MO.
A copy of the award letter can be downloaded by clicking the link.
Ricky Huerta earns Padres Internship
Graduating Senior Ricky Huerta earned a coveted internship with the San Diego Padres Professional Baseball Club for the summer 2008 term. Huerta will be joining ULV alums Todd Hutcheson (Head Athletic Trainer) and Paul Navarro (Assistant Athletic Trainer) with the club. Additionally, another ULV grad, Will Sinon, serves as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Padres Lake Elsinore affiliate.
Katye Smith named Chair of FWATA Athletic Training Student Committee
ULV Sophomore Katye Smith has been named the Chair of the Far West Athletic Trainers' Association Athletic Training Student Committee (ATSC). The ATSC is a new committee formed under the "Involve & Evolve!" initiative to develop stronger professional commitment from students and young professionals. Smith will represent the FWATA to the National ATSC and begins her duties at the NATA Annual Meeting in St. Louis.
Ashly Gillis recieves Academic Award in Athletic Training
Junior Ashly Gillis was recently selected by the MSS
Department as one of two recipients of the Departmental Academic Award
for Athletic Training. The award is granted for strong academic
achievement and service to the department and University.
Bobby Ruiz recieves Academic Award in Athletic Training
Senior Bobby Ruiz was recently selected by the MSS Department as one of two recipients of the Departmental Academic Award for Athletic Training. The award is granted for strong academic achievement and service to the department and University.
ULV Presents Well at FWATA
A large contingent of ULV Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni gathered at the 2008 Far West Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting in Burlingame April 4-6. Shown here are students Danielle May, Chris Duarte-McDermott, Ashley Bruley, Jennifer Crabbe, Ana Kaviani, Ashly Gillis, Anthony Valenzuela, Amanda Seibert, Travis Jones, Katye Smith, Ricky Huerta, Katrina McCoy, Bobby Ruiz, Jasper Chang, and Mayra Morales, faculty and staff Marilyn Oliver, Joanna Engel, Paul Alvarez, Kim Detwiler, and Amanda Snyder; and alumni Theresa Reyes, Kira Au, Adriana Ramirez, Stephanie Dryer, and Raechel Cunningham.
For more photos from Burlingame, check out the Photo Gallery page.
ULV Seniors Present at FWATA
Seniors Bobby Ruiz, Katrina McCoy, and Ricky Huerta presented "Muscle Energy Techniques" during the Student Session at the 2008 Far West Athletic Trainers' Association Meeting in Burlingame, CA April 4-6.
ULV Juniors Present at FWATA
Juniors Ashley Bruley, Chris Duarte-McDermott, and Jennifer Crabbe
presented "LASER Therapy" during the Student Session at the
2008 Far West Athletic Trainers' Association Meeting in Burlingame, CA
April 4-6.
AT Students Get Highway Recognition
The Athletic Training Student Club is now recognized for their efforts with the Adopt-a-Highway program with their own official sign! The sign, seen to the left with club members, is located on the westbound side of the 210 Freeway in La Verne, just after the Fruit Street Exit.
Ruiz and Crabbe Share Award
Senior Roberto (Bobby) Ruiz and Junior Jenn Crabbe have been granted the "Above and Beyond" award for 2008. The award was the result of efforts by ULV alum Ben Torres, ATC, and is sponsored by a generous grant from the Casa Colina Centers for Rehabiliation. Awardees are selected by the ATEP faculty and staff in recognition of efforts "Above and Beyond" in classroom performance, clinical experience, and professional activities. The award pays for the registration, travel, room, and meals for two ULV students to attend both the Far West Athletic Trainers Association (FWATA) Annual Meeting, as well as the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Annual Meeting. This year, the FWATA meeting will be in Burlingame, California, while the NATA meeting will be in St. Louis, Missouri.
ULV Captures Bailey-Arnheim Games Team Title
Members of the ULV Athletic Training Student Club prevailed over six other programs in capturing the team title at the Second Annual Bailey-Arnheim Games. Under the direction of Club Advisor Josh Davis, ULV students Jen Crabbe, Ashley Gillis, Jasper Chang, Monique Chambers, Ashley Bruley, Anthony Valenzuela, Ana Kahviani, Travis Jones, Danielle May, Ricky Huerta, Bobby Ruiz, Mayra Morales, and Chris Duarte-McDermott, competed in tests of athletic training skill and knowledge in friendly rivalry and spirited competition.
Professor Alvarez involved in EDAC
Paul Alvarez, PhD, ATC, spent a weekend in March at the mid-year meeting of the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC) in St. Louis, Missouri. Efforts to improve the ethnic diversity of the Athletic Training Profession were discussed, and plans made for the NATA Annual Meeting in St. Louis in June. Alvarez represents the Far West Athletic Trainers' Association as one of 10 district representatives on the EDAC.
Professor Detwiler part of "Hit the Hill" effort
Kim Detwiler, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, was part of a group of Certified Athletic Trainers and Athletic Training Students who participated in "Hit the Hill Day" in Washington, DC. The annual NATA-sponsored event in February featured opportunities for members to meet collectively and with their elected legislative representatives to discuss issues of importance to Athletic Trainers, including practice protection acts and legal recognition.
Hall of Fame Members Chambers and Crowl visit
NATA and FWATA Hall of Fame members Bill Chambers and Lew Crowl recently visited with ATEP students and shared their experiences and thoughts on the athletic training profession. Afterwards, Chambers and Crowl visited the newly renovated Athletic Training Room where they observed students in the clinical setting. AT Student Ashley Gillis works on a student-athlete as Crowl, Chambers, fellow student Bobby Ruiz, and Director of Athletic Training Services Joanna Engle look on.
ATSC Receives National Attention
The Athletic Training Student Club was commended with a full-page article in the February '08 edition of the NATA News for their recent service activities, including Adopt-a-Highway and the Homecoming Fun Run. The Homecoming Fun Run provides an entertaining and energetic way for ULV Alumni and friends to get Homecoming started, and serves as a fundraiser for the club. The Adopt-a-Highway program allows the students to further the mission of ULV by taking part in cleaning up the environment.
Professor Detwiler named Chair of new NATA Committee
Kim Detwiler, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, was recently appointed as Chair of the newly formed Young Professionals' Committee of the NATA. The Young Professionals Committee is charged with creating and proposing initiatives to engage younger Certified Athletic Trainers in the professional activities of the NATA. Her term will begin July, 2008.
