Scholarships and Awards:

D2 Scholarships and Awards are now open! Nominate a colleague!

• Michael Goldenberg Grants
• Tanya Dargusch Leadership in Community Service Scholarship
• James Thornton Leadership Scholarship
• Bobby Gunn Leadership Award
• "Pay it Forward" Ethnic Diversity Grant

The application deadline for each scholarship and award is March 1st. The applications can be found at this link: https://natad2.org/wp/

Nominations

Nominations are open for the D2 Secretary until March 1, 2025. Current District Two Secretary Eric Schwartz's second term ends in June 2026. Please nominate someone today. Nominations can be made through the district website: https://natad2.org/wp/. If you have any questions, please contact the nominations chair Katelyn Zimmerman (katezimm31@gmail.com).

NATA Proposed Bylaws Vote

Voting is now open on the proposed changes to the NATA bylaws. Please check your email for a link to the voting center and vote before 02/24/2025! Thank you for participating in this important matter!

Congratulations to all of our Award Winners from District Two

Hall of Fame:

Tim Sensor

Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer

Sarah Manspeaker

David Marchetti

Athletic Trainer Service Award

William Ankrom

Amy Brzoska

Arturo Flores

Kiernan Melograna

Tanya Miller

Renard Sacco

Ryanne Ziobro

Eve Becker-Doyle Leadership Award

Jim Thornton

NATA Convention and Expo

Get ready to be amazed by the AT Expo at the NATA 2025 Convention! Explore cutting-edge products, connect with industry leaders, and discover the future of athletic training. Book your hotel now https://convention.nata.org/!

Chuck Kimmel First-Time Attendee Award

The Student Leadership Committee is thrilled to continue the tradition of offering the Chuck Kimmel First-Time Attendee Award to help students attend the NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Orlando, FL this year! 🌟

This award offers $2,000 to up to four athletic training students who have never attended the NATA convention before. 🏆 It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experiences and deepen your involvement in our amazing profession!

📝 Apply now! The application is open and will close on April 1st.

We’re looking for passionate students eager to get more involved with the athletic training community now and in the future. If you know someone who fits the bill, encourage them to apply!

For more details, visit the honors and awards section of the NATA website here

https://www.nata.org/membership/honors-and-awards/chuck-kimmel-first-time-attendee-award

, or reach out to the NATA SLC Nominations Chair Annaliese Andersen at aandersen7120@sdsu.edu.

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to enhance your career! 🙌

The Foundation is excited to announce a new Executive Partnership with the PFATS Foundation! Together, they will advance the athletic training profession through research, education, and initiatives focused on football safety.

Cycle of Champions

When you join the Circle of Champions with an automatic monthly or annual donation, your gift will strengthen our global efforts to support the future of athletic training. It will also help the NATA Foundation prepare for tomorrow’s educational and research needs. The process of enrollment takes minutes to implement, and no gift is too small! https://www.natafoundation.org/support/ways-to-give/circle-of-champions/

🚨 Attention All Presenters! 🚨

The call for proposals is now OPEN for the 2026 Eastern Athletic Trainers Association (EATA) Meeting – happening January 9-12 at the Westin Boston Seaport District in Boston, Massachusetts.

This is your chance to showcase your expertise and make a lasting impact in the world of athletic training. Whether you're an athletic trainer, physician, researcher, or allied healthcare professional, we want to hear from YOU!

What’s up?

• Presentations can be submitted for General Programming, Educators Track, or Student Track.
• Please note: there’s a maximum of two speakers per session. 📣

How to Submit:

• All proposals MUST be submitted online by March 31, 2025. ⏳
• Late or incomplete submissions won’t be reviewed—so get them in on time!
• If submitting more than one proposal, you’ll need a second email address (just hit "Submit Another Proposal" on the summary page).

👉 For all the specifics and to submit your proposal, click the button below!

Questions? Reach out to Shelly Fetchen DiCesaro, EATA President-Elect at president-elect@goeata.org. We can't wait to see what you have to offer!

Deadline: March 31, 2025. Don't wait – start preparing your proposal now! ✨

DATA:

Our DATA Annual 5k Coffee Run is scheduled for Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at Glasgow Park in Newark, DE. Registration is available on the DATA website.

ATSNJ:

Registration for the ATSNJ 39th Annual Conference & Business Meeting, taking place on March 2-3, 2025, at the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, is still open. The conference offers 9 CEUs on-site (lecture and lab formats) and 1 virtually. Early registration ends soon, so secure the best rates. The AT Social, sponsored by JAG, will be held from 8-10 pm at Adam Good Sports Bar with complimentary drink tickets.

ATSNJ is pleased to announce the recipients of our awards and scholarships:

• Richard Malacrea Scholarship: Maya Jones (Rowan University) • Jack Weakley Scholarship: Kyle Grehan (William Paterson University) • Tim Hosea Team Physician Award: Dr. Harry Bade, III • President’s Award: Greg Tufaro • Media Award: Sandra Temko and Elaine Quijano (CBS News) • ATSNJ Hall of Fame: Kevin Briles (Delsea Regional)

Additionally, ATSNJ has two events for National Athletic Training Month: Devils Hockey Night on March 7 and the AT Networking Social on March 22 at Icarus Brewery.

We’re also advancing efforts to update the Athletic Training Licensure Act (A-1446/S-317). Stay tuned for calls to action.