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TSATA All State Nominations Open
It is that time of year again. Nominations are open to honor your graduating Seniors for the 2026 All-State Award. To qualify, the Athletic Training Student Aide must be:
A graduating senior
Must be on the 2026 form updated 9/25/26
Overall grade point average of 92 including grade 9-11 ...
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TSATA ATSA State Championship Handbook Announced
TSATA is excited to continue the State Championship for 2027. This email updates the Championship Handbook for this school year. Most of your questions should be addressed in the document. This document will be updated annually to reflect any changes made to the State Championship ...
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WBGT Resources
TSATA is pleased to share important WBGT resources to support athletic trainers, coaches, and school personnel as they implement current heat safety practices. These resources include guidance and educational materials from both TSATA and the UIL, designed to help schools better understand WBGT moni...
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THSBCA Gibbins All-Star Athletic Trainer Applications
TSATA is excited to announce that applications are now open for the THSBCA Gibbins All-Star Athletic Trainer opportunity! This recognition provides an outstanding chance for athletic trainers to represent their schools and the profession while supporting the THSBCA All-Star experience. We encou...
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TSATA Strategic Plan Released
The Texas State Athletic Trainers’ Association is proud to announce the release of the TSATA 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, presented during the Texas State Forum at the SWATA Annual Meeting. This five-year plan reflects the collective work and vision of TSATA leadership and members acros...
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How Skating Saved a Teacher's Life
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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Inaugural College Leadership Program Announced
The TSATA is proud to announce the start of a College Leadership Program (CLP). This CLP is designed to develop the future leaders of the athletic training profession by affording students in college programs the ability to actively participate in TSATA events. We are looking for two rep...
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Apprenticeship Endorsement Program Presentation Now Available
Interested in learning more about the TSATA Apprenticeship Endorsement process and learning more about the development of this program to support education of the LAT in Texas? The TSATA Education Committee, under the lead of Sherry Ann Miller and Billy Ray Laxton have developed a presentation...
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TSATA Delegated Authority Form Update
In response to the language utilized in HB 2512, an updated Delegated Authority form has been developed. The sample form can be adapted by the athletic trainer and supervising physician under which they will be practicing. The goal is that the Delegated Authority form, often ...
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North Texas basketball player revived on the court
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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