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 The purpose of the Wyoming Student Athletic Trainers' Association (WSATA) is to encourage and aid the members in acquiring certification in the field of athletic training, increase the member's knowledge of the athletic training profession, increase student athletic trainer group cohesion, to enable the student athletic trainers to have a voice in their work environment, and to abide by the established University of Wyoming policies.

Membership: All student athletic trainers and students interested in athletic training at the University of Wyoming are eligible for membership.

Dues: The dues of each member will be $20 per year with a $5 initiation fee for all new members.

 

Officers:

President:               Jill Kittinger

Vice President:      Alex Blake

Treasurer:             Garret Havig

Secretary:              Josh Lewis

Camp Director:     Megan Shifflet

 

 

Activities

 

WSATA Athletic Training Camp

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in Athletic Training, Pre-Physical Therapy, or a career in the health services. The camp is designed to give students the skills to provide basic assessment care and treatment of athletic injuries at their high school.

 

Dates:    July 19th - 22nd  2007

 

Cost:     Beginner with housing $265         Beginner without housing $225
             Advanced with housing $270       Advanced without housing $230

 

Features:

  • Beginner and Advance Camp offered in in summer of 2007

  • Lectures: medical terminology, emergency care, blood borne pathogens, wound care, concussion and head injuries, ankle/foot, shoulder, knee, and heat/cold injuries.

  • Labs: Students' perform skills on preventative taping, emergency management, concussion assessment, modalities, rehabilitation, and injury evaluation.

  • Low staff to student ratio

 

         

2005 WSATA Athletic Training Camp (lecture and lab session)

 

Please call (307)766-5052 or email agasser@uwyo.edu  for more information or a brochure.
 

 

Athletic Training Month

March 2006:

WSATA members supported National Athletic Training Month by hosting an informational table in the UW student union. They are handing out material regarding common sport injuries and treatments, nutritional facts, and information regarding the profession of athletic training.

 

 

Alumni Corner

 

All interested University of Wyoming Athletic Training Graduates are asked to email Andrea Gasser agasser@uwyo.edu or Joi Thomas thomasjj@uwyo.edu with your current information to post on this website.

  • Amber Barlow graduated in 2006 and is currently a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Utah State University in Logan, UT. She is completing her Masters degree in Exercise Science - Corporate Wellness and is working with the Track & Field and Cross County Teams.

  • Jessica Cathcart, ATC graduated in 2006 and is currently a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. She is completing her masters degree in Physical Education - Athletic Training and is working with the Women's Tennis and Men's Golf teams.

  • Jen Sutherland, ATC graduated in 2005 and is currently a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi. Her primary sport coverage is Volleyball, and is enjoying her time as an athletic trainer and grad student.

  • Jacob Botts, MS, ATC graduated in 2005 and is a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.  His current sport coverage is Women's Lacrosse and Football.

  • Jen Cloud, ATC graduated in 2005 and is currently a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Louisiana. She completed the NATABOC exam in January. Jen is the Athletic Trainer responsible for Volleyball and Softball.

  • Christy Hopkins, ATC graduated in 2005 and passed her NATABOC exam this past January. She is currently finishing up Massage Therapy School in Denver, CO and is in the pursuit for an Athletic Training Graduate Assistantship.

  • Brandie Yeik, ATC graduated in December of 2003 and was the WSATA president for 2 years. Brandie is currently finishing up her last year as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Southern Mississippi.

  • Tammy Cain, ATC graduated in 2002 with a Bachelors Degree in exercise physiology and obtained Masters Degree in in exercise science in May 2004. Tammy is currently working in the physical therapy department at Rocky Mountain Orthopedic Specialists in Cheyenne, WY.

  • Gary Scott, MS, ATC was a student athletic trainer for the cowboys/cowgirls from 1982-1987. He currently resides in Athens, GA and works at Athens Orthopedic Clinic the High School Outreach Director for Athletic Training.

  • Greg Gardner, EdD, ATC was a student athletic trainer in the late 1970's to early 80's. He currently is the Administrative Coordinator at the University of Tulsa.

  • Kevin Collins, MS, ATC was a student athletic trainer in the late 1980's. He currently is an Athletic Trainer at Rosenburg High School in Rosenburg, OR.

  • William Roberts, MEd, LAT, ATC was a student athletic trainer in the late 1970's into the early 1980's. He currently is working as an Athletic Trainer at Via Christi Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, KS.