“While we have learned a lot about concussion over the past 10 years, there is still much to discover. I know this grant will eventually help bridge the gap between research and clinical practice for athletic trainers faced with tough decisions about concussions.”

Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD, ATC
Professor and Chairperson
Department of Exercise and Sport Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

“Many excellent techniques currently employed by athletic trainers may be proven as being effective and can even be improved upon by a strong continuous research effort. Dr. Andrews has been a strong advocate and supporter of athletic trainers since the very beginning of his career. He recognizes that athletic trainers are on the front lines and the real key to any successful sport medicine team.”

R.T.Floyd, EdD, ATC, CSCS
Director of Athletic Training & Sports Medicine
Chair/Professor of Physical Education & Athletic Training
Department of Physical Education & Athletic Training
The University of West Alabama

“Steve Bair has been a visionary and, through his leadership he has not only worked tirelessly, but also created a legion of others who have developed the passion for the profession. The work of the Foundation is critical to the success of the profession and to the athletic trainer.

This endowment gives so many of us, who Steve has given to, a way to honor him in a meaningful and important way.”

Jeff Ryan
Chief Operating Officer
Hahnemann University Hospital Physician Practice Plan

“I do feel that I have an opportunity to help in our professional knowledge base growth and development. In addition, I am now able and willing to financially give back to the profession that has enabled me to earn a living, raise a family and make a meaningful contribution to my community and society.”

Frank Walters, PhD, LAT, ATC
Director, Sports Medicine
Wellness Center
Broward General Medical Center

“As a profession athletic trainers' need to continue to advance our independent knowledge and this is only possible with sustained funding sources to support our research.

As the consummate leader of a comprehensive approach to sports medicine, Dr. Fu has always supported and placed high regard for the role of the athletic trainer, both clinically and from a research and education perspective. Endowing the New Investigator Award in Dr. Freddie and Mrs. Hilda Pang Fu's name acknowledges this vision.”

Scott M. Lephart, PhD, ATC
Chair and Associate Professor
Director, Neuromuscular Research Laboratory
UPMC Center for Sports Medicine
University of Pittsburgh

“The Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) is proud to financially support the Foundation’s campaign to promote research and education in the field of athletic training. The PFATS Research & Education Foundation applauds the NATA for this outstanding endeavor and, thanks to their efforts, the future of athletic training has never been brighter!”

Michael Ryan, ATC, PT, PES
Head Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist
Jacksonville Jaguars
President, PFATS Research & Education Foundation

“The Foundation's Capital Campaign is a defining point in the athletic training profession. The goal of the Campaign has been to move from an annual fund raising model to an endowment model, allowing for a more sustainable impact on the training of future generations of clinicians and advancing the science of our profession. Ultimately, our patients will benefit from the efforts of the many people who have been most generous with their transformational gifts.”

Michael R. Sitler, EdD, ATC
Chair, Department of Kinesiology
Senior Director Special Projects, CHP
Temple University

“Our athletic training club is proud to be a part of the Foundation’s Capital Campaign initiative. Our classmates have benefited from Foundation scholarships and grants and can now say they are helping others. The Foundation’s mission to encourage education and research is vital to advancing our profession and we are happy to be a part of their efforts.”

Lauren Ziaks
National Athletic Training Students Committee
Northeastern University Athletic Training Society

“The Capital Campaign and the establishment of a Master’s Grant Endowment are important to me because there is no better ‘product’ to invest in than an athletic trainer.

I can’t think of a better way to honor the profession that has so richly blessed my life than by giving money and investing in the future of our profession. In my opinion there is no other investment that would have a greater return.”

Cindy Trowbridge, PhD, ATC, LAT, CSCS
Clinical Education Coordinator
Athletic Training Education Program
The University of Texas at Arlington

“After considerable reflection on my career as an athletic trainer, I felt it was my responsibility to make a significant financial pledge to the Foundation to assist in providing the critical resources that will support our students, educators and researchers as they advance our professions ‘body of knowledge’ and role in the world of health care.”

Charles J. Redmond, MS, MEd, ATC, PT
Dean
School of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Springfield College

“I am issuing a challenge grant for doctoral student research that is directly applicable to the clinical athletic trainer. Funding evidenced-based research for our profession is critical... to validate the latest techniques and products for our profession. I feel this is the time in history to really step up and contribute. As we reach our goal, we will demonstrate to the health care community that we are a profession and not an occupation.”

Joe Gieck, EdD, AT Ret., PT
Professor Emeritus, Curry School of Education
Director of Sports Medicine Emeritus
Director of Life Skills Emeritus
University of Virginia

“I consider my contribution as a worthwhile investment that advances the profession.”

Eve Becker-Doyle, CAE
Executive Director
National Athletic Trainers’ Association

“It is an honor to be asked and a privilege for Patty and me to participate in the Foundation’s Capital Campaign. The Foundation has made it very easy to participate at whatever level you can afford and that has made it even easier for us.”

Chuck Kimmel, LAT, ATC
Director, Injury Clinic
NATA President Emeritus
National Athletic Trainers’ Association