Saving Lives

Athletic Trainers across Texas are known for their expertise and never-quit attitude. Please take time to read these examples — our professionals really do save lives.


 

How Skating Saved a Teacher's Life

Posted by TSATA Communications on 06/12/2025 12:00 am  /   Saving Lives

Original Story by Evan Henson     Published 11/22/2024 “It’s been a real sobering thought. What if you guys hadn’t been there.” At MacArthur High School, more than a dozen students spend their afternoons skateboarding on the JROTC drill pad with their ...

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North Texas basketball player revived on the court

Posted by Assistant Director on 01/31/2023 12:00 am  /   Saving Lives

As 16-year-old Kamathi walked to the bench during the Crowley High School basketball game, he collapsed on the court. He lay on the floor, unresponsive. He wasn’t breathing. His mother jumped the metal railing at Crowley’s gym and sprinted across the court to start CPR. Two coaches and ...

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Our Athletic Trainer Superheroes Save Lives

Posted by TSATA Admin on 10/16/2020 12:00 am  /   Saving Lives

On Friday, October 16, 2020, Orthopedic ONE Athletic Trainer Nikki Campbell-Muriente arrived for her normal Friday night sports medicine coverage at Resolute Athletic Complex (RAC). There was nothing normal about what occurred next though. Within the first few moments of being on site, Nikki was ale...

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