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Concussion Assessment Tool Making An ImPACT
MATS
A student organization
dedicated to achieve-
ment, community, and
personal enrichment.
CONTENTS
ImPACT
Testing
1
News From
NSATA
2
HPER Renova-
tions
4
Community Out-
reach
5
Newsroom 7
Alumni Corner 8
Athletic Trainers
in Action
9
What is your
most...?
10
UNIVERSITY
OF
NEBRASKA
OMAHA
MATS News Maverick Athletic Training Students Newsletter
WINTER 2011 MATS News
By Brittany Breiner
Currently working as an Administrator for Physician Relations at The Ne-
braska Medical Center, Tom Frette, ATC, has been a long-time advocate and sup-
porter of UNO athletics. Once the Head Athletic Trainer, Frette's roots and connec-
tions to the program run deep. During his time at UNO, Frette recognized a need
for a more effective concussion testing tool for UNO athletes. However, money was
an unfortunate obstacle that prevented purchase of ImPACT (Immediate Post-
Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), a computerized concussion assess-
ment tool extensively used nationwide at the collegiate and professional level.
When Frette transitioned from Interim Athletic Director at UNO to Nebraska Ortho-
paedic Hospital, accurate concussion assessment still remained a priority for Frette.
While at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital, Frette played a key role in the develop-
ment of the Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Foundation. The foundation was estab-
lished in 2009 with the sole purpose of community enrichment that would use mon-
ies to benefit the Omaha community. The foundation is funded by private donors. As fund-
ing grew, the foundation’s sports medicine team created an
agenda and decided how the money would be best spent. With the influence of
Frette, concussion assessment and management ranked high on the list. The founda-
tion successfully helped to supply nearly 40 high schools in the Omaha Public
School system, colleges as well as some professional organizations with ImPACT
allowing for over 6,000 baseline tests. In Fall 2010, ImPACT concussion software
was purchased and implemented for use by UNO athletics. Beginning August 2010,
UNO athletes with the highest risk of sustaining head injuries during sporting events
received a baseline cognitive test using the ImPACT system. ImPACT is a computerized test that assesses cognitive functioning at base-
line and immediately following head trauma. First developed in the early 1990’s by
Mark Lovell, M.D., and Joseph Maroon, M.D., ImPACT provides physicians and
physician extenders with concrete analysis and data read
-outs that help determine how the athlete and/or con-
cussed individual is functioning. The test is approxi-
mately 20 minutes in length and is offered online allow-
ing for large groups of athletes to take it at once.
Article cont’d on page 2
ImPACT Cont’d
Page 2 MATS News
News from the Nebraska State Athletic Training Association (NSATA)
President and Student Representative
As the 2010-2011 UNO Student Representative and the NSATA Student Presi-
dent, I have had the privilege of sitting in on monthly NSATA meetings. During
these meetings, several different topics are discussed like legal and financial mat-
ters at the state level along with miscellaneous issues such as high school state
event schedules. These meetings often consist of making final decisions over
situations that are going on around the state. As the Student President, it is re-
warding to be able to sit in on meetings and get a taste of what goes on at the state
level along with being able to voice my opinion on certain situations. I believe
that this experience will only enhance my understanding of what goes on “behind
the scenes” in athletic training and help me to be a better overall, certified Athletic
Trainer (ATC). My time management skills have increased by figuring out how to schedule in
monthly meetings around my clinical assignment, classes, and homework. I have had the opportunity to
work with the three other student representatives for the accredited programs in Nebraska. Together, we
have accomplished the first annual NSATA High School Day to educate high school students on what ath-
letic trainers do and encourage them to join the profession. Also, we accomplished hosting the annual
Summer Meeting Golf Tournament as a fundraiser for students. Through all of this, I have learned how to
effectively communicate with some of the most respected ATC’s around the state along with highly ap-
preciated students.
By Brooke Groteluschen, NSATA Student Representative
The test is ideally done at baseline in order to provide medical personnel with a comparison between
normal, healthy values and values collected during a concussed state. The test collects and analyzes
data based on several different cognitive aspects including signs and symptoms, verbal and visual
memory, reaction time, and problem solving. The test can be administered by individuals who have
completed an online certification course that teaches medical personnel how to read and interpret re-
sults.
Frette believes that the application and use of ImPACT will significantly benefit athletic trainers
by providing concrete evidence for coaches, families, and other individuals to help explain the true se-
verity of a concussion. The program “adds a layer of credibility,” states Frette. Those suffering from a
concussion must abstain from any strenuous activities that may cause the brain to overwork and delay
the healing process. Such activities include sports and other physical activities as well as academic
learning activities like reading and writing. The brain must rest completely in order to return to a nor-
mal functioning state.
According to Frette, the advantages of ImPACT far out-weigh the disadvantages. One major
advantage of the system is its accessibility. Since it is offered online it can be accessed by medical per-
sonnel across the nation.
Although Tom Frette is now employed at The Nebraska Medical Center, his footprints remain
on the UNO campus. Due to his efforts and collaboration with UNO athletics and physicians alike,
UNO athletes can now benefit from the increased standard of care that ImPACT will provide.
Page 3 MATS News
In March of 2010, I was provided with the unique opportunity to serve the athletic
trainers and the profession of athletic training in Nebraska. Since assuming the
office of President of the NSATA at that time, I have had the pleasure of being
involved with some extraordinary individuals and being a part of a dynamic
organization that is committed to advancing the profession of athletic training in the
state.
The following are highlights of a few of the projects that the NSATA has been
working on during the past 6 months:
LB 260- The Concussion Awareness Act. Nebraska is one of no less than 19 states that have proposed legislation
concerning the prevention, recognition and management of concussions in young
athletes. On January 12th, 2011 Senator Steve Lathrop introduced LB 260 to
the state legislature. LB 260 is the culmination of six months of work by the
NSATA, the Nebraska Brain Injury Association, physicians and the NFL.
This bill is an important step to educate and protect our youth and is aimed not
only to protect those in interscholastic activities, but also in club and recreational
sports leagues across the state. The bill has been assigned to the Health and Human
Services Committee and is currently awaiting approval and passage to the floor for a
full vote by the legislative body.
The NSATA and Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Scholarship. The NSATA has partnered with the Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital to create the
NSATA/NOH Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to enhance leadership and
academic opportunities for students enrolled in accredited athletic training education
programs. Over the next two years, the NSATA and NOH will award $5,000 in
scholarships to students from the four programs that are located in the state. We are
extremely happy and proud to be able to provide this opportunity to aide in the
academic pursuits of our students and development of future leaders within the
profession.
NSAA High School Championships The NSATA and its members continue to provide quality health care to the high
school student-athletes competing in the championship events across the state. This
is easily the largest public service project that our association undertakes and we
eagerly anticipate a continued and rewarding partnership with the NSAA.
My involvement in the Nebraska State Athletic Trainers Association has been one of
the most rewarding experiences of my professional career. Regardless of your
profession, the opportunities for you to serve that profession and enhance your
professional development are there, you simply need to capitalize on them. To find out
more about the NSATA, please visit our web-site at www.nsata.org.
NSATA News Cont’d
By UNO Head Athletic Trainer and NSATA President, Rusty Mckune, ATC
Rusty McKune, ATC
March is National Ath-
letic Training Month!
Don’t forget to thank
an Athletic Trainer
for everything they do
for their patients!
HPER Renovations
Page 4 MATS News
Renovations are complete! Beginning Fall of 2010, UNO students and faculty were able to enjoy
all the features of the newly reconstructed Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)
building. With a combined effort of dedicated staff, faculty, and students, blue prints and prelimi-
nary ideas were turned into reality with the help of Hawkins Con-
struction Company and RDG Planning and Design. Devoted to
upholding HPER's long tradition of keeping UNO a healthy and
active campus, the UNO administration embarked on a renova-
tion endeavor that would enhance and build-on the already excel-
lent services HPER provides.
Renovations have added 90,000 square feet to the existing HPER
building making the facility 240,000 square feet. The lobby
houses the Mav-Rec Cafe with as seating area for students and
staff alike to enjoy a quick bite to eat or a much needed cup of
coffee before continuing their busy day. The North Cardio and Fitness addition, located on the second
floor, overlooks the lobby providing avid recreationalists a variety of workout options including cardio and
weight machines, kettle bells, and free weights. The South Cardio addition is slightly larger in square footage
and shares a border with the recreation pool. Cardio machines are strategically placed along the edges of the
room to allow onlookers a scenic view of Elmwood Park. An elevated jogging track, spa pool, multi-purpose
rooms, gymnasium, and campus recreation offices are also among the many new additions. Expenditures for the
project totaled 38.6 million dollars.
HPER's dedication to the health and fitness of the campus population offers a variety
of services committed to keeping students and faculty healthy as well as active. The
Outdoor Venture Center (OVC), Student Health and Injury Prevention and Care
(IPC) are additional HPER services unique to the UNO campus. The OVC provides
participants with several opportunities including camping/hiking trips, climbing wall
tutorials, equipment rentals, and much more. Student Health and IPC work in con-
junction with one another to provide health-care to those using the facility.
While Student Health provides services similar to a medical clinic, IPC focuses on
musculoskeletal injuries, both acute and chronic, that are sustained during recreational activities. IPC staffs two
certified Athletic Trainers and employs work-study students that are currently undergraduate or graduate stu-
dents in the UNO Athletic Training program. Those who utilize IPC benefit from a variety of services includ-
ing injury evaluation and diagnosis, rehabilitation, and professional referrals.
IPC also provides ice, taping, heat packs, a cold and/or hot whirlpool, and
other services to UNO students and staff. IPC provides a unique opportunity
for future ATC's to gain experience and receive hands-on opportunities in a
clinical setting before entering the professional world.
HPER renovations have created an environment in which HPER mem-
bers can enjoy a variety of services like visiting a doctor, participating
in adult fitness classes, climbing the rock wall, or rehabbing an injury.
The best part: Everything is in one building! HPER
has created a convenient opportunity for members to
enjoy a variety of health-care needs that will help
UNO keep their students and staff healthy and active
for years to come! For more information, visit
http://www.unomaha.edu/wwwocr/.
Quick Facts
Ground breaking:
October 2008
Total project cost :
$38.6 million dollars
Contractors:
Hawkins Construction
Company and RDG
Planning and Design
Cost of new fitness
equipment: $520,000
Grand Opening:
Fall 2010
Total Square
Footage: 240,000 sq.
ft.
By Brittany Breiner
Page 5 MATS News
UNO Community Outreach Events 2010
It’s that time of year again-winter time when everyone is in the
holiday spirit. During the holidays, various groups of people
look for opportunities of “giving back” or as modern times have
suggested, “paying it forward.” Whatever term you choose to
use, nothing is more fulfilling than the notion of helping others.
That fulfillment is something that the Maverick Athletic Train-
ing Students (MATS) organization searches for.
From December 5-6, 2010, MATS took advantage of the opportunity to volunteer their time to partici-
pate in the annual North Pole event. MATS entered it’s 10th year in helping out with this wonderful
event that provides a winter-wonderland setup for local schools and parents to bring children to and en-
joy receiving gifts and social entertainment. MATS devote their time and labor with igloo setups and
break downs lending a helping hand (literally) wherever needed. It is a fun time for all, and many of the
students this year in particular have described it as “a truly bonding experience.”
Whether it’s the carpooling to the event or coming together to lift boxes, all MATS participants present
for this event felt the holiday spirit knowing that their efforts were made for a great cause. All efforts do
not go unrecognized-MATS has received donations to the organization that help with funding needed
for travel expenses to National Athletic Training Association meetings as well
as a table at premier events such as A Night with The MAVS, all of which is
made possible by the director of the event, Ms. Willie Young. The North
Pole event has become such a success with the help of MATS and will con-
tinue to grow as more smiles are added to each child’s face as they experience
it.
A small tradition set by UNO’s former Head Athletic
Trainer, Tom Frette, has been carried on by Lisa
Schniepp, as she directs and informs MATS about
the event and how they can help. A special thanks is
given to our MATS President and Vice President
Kelsey Reilly and Jill Kumrow for the coordination
and assistance to Lisa with the event as well as all of
the helping hands of MATS that made the event a
success. Those who participated include: Brooke,
Tyler, Sam T., Louise, A.J., Brittany, Jill, Kelsey,
and Cassie with the setup portion and Josh, Nicole,
Kristen, and Katie Hill with the tear-down.
North Pole Event By Shaneka Hampton
Adopt A Family By Kelsey Reilly
Page 6 MATS News
The UNO Athletic Training Education Program once again decided to give back to the
community during the holiday season by participating in the Adopt-A-Family again this
year. By adopting a family during the holidays, the students and staff of the Athletic
Training Program are recognizing the underprivileged in the Omaha community and also
helping to provide a family with some of the necessities to having a good Christmas, as
well as to get through the winter season.
Last year, the ATEP was able to raise over $200, and this year proved to be no different. The stu-
dents pulled together and raised just over $230. The family that was adopted this year was a family of
five, with children ages 17, 15, and 13. With the money, the students were able to provide gift cards,
hats, gloves, and scarves for all of the kids. The family also received a Wal-mart gift card, along with a
blanket for every child donated by First Year Undergrad Katie Hill and her family.
The continued successes of the Adopt-A-Family would not be possible without the
teamwork of the whole Athletic Training program, staff and students. This year, the
efforts were coordinated by Kelsey Reilly and Jill Kumrow. The two 3rd year Under-
grads collected the money, shopped for, and wrapped the gifts. The gifts were deliv-
ered to the family by the Women’s Soccer Coach, Don Klosterman and his wife, Suzie.
Omaha Marathon By Jill Kumrow
The Omaha Marathon took place on
Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 7:00
AM at the Lewis and Clark Landing in
downtown Omaha. This year was the
35th anniversary of the event. There were 608 participants
who finished the full marathon (400 men, 208 women). For the half mara-
thon, there were 1,791 (722 men, 1069 women) who completed the half
marathon. For the 10K, 618 participants finished this race. This year, there
was a great turnout! The medals handed out to each individual that finishes
were made out of recycled glass by local artists that can also be used as suncatchers. The weather was
great for running and was cooler, so there were not a lot of heat related illnesses and injuries that have
occurred in the past. In this year’s race, we had one of our own participate in the half marathon, Kelsi
Huseman, with a finishing time of 1:52:19. MATS’ role in this event was to help with medical coverage.
The people who participated from MATS were: Katie Heckenbock, Jill Kumrow, Takashi Kitamura, Ty-
ler Moos, Heidi Murphy, Courtney Peart, and Shelly White. Three to four people would ride with EMTs
and follow the athletes in case of an emergency. The rest of the group was separated between the first aid
tent and the finish line. At the finish line was other medical staff to be there to direct athletes to the first
aid tent or attend to a collapsed athlete. I was stationed at the finish line and the first aid tent towards the
end of the race. Most of the injuries I saw were blisters on toes, heels, and feet. There were a few runners
who were feeling like they were about to faint.
UNO Community Outreach Cont’d
Forty-four high school students marched into the Health, Physical Edu-
cation and Recreation building (HPER) the morning of December 4th not
knowing what to expect from the 1st Annual Metro High School Athletic
Training Day, 2010. By the end of the day, many left with new-found
knowledge and appreciation for Athletic Training, as well as an abun-
dance of prizes! Dr. Melanie McGrath, ATEP Program Director, along
side committee members Kelsi Huseman, Samantha Tienken, Shelly
White, Kelsey Reilly, Tyler Moos and Katie Heckenbach began plan-
ning, organizing, fundraising, and supplying the event in September,
2010. With the generosity of local businesses and organizations such as OrthoWest, Nebraska Or-
thopaedic Hospital, Athletes’ Training Center, Omaha Nighthawks, and Cox Classic, we were able
to raise $2,000 and enough prizes for each student to have something to take home.
On December 4th, students were able to tour the facilities courtesy of the ATEP students. They were
able to experience Biodex, Neurocom, and motion detection testing in the motion analysis and bio-
mechanics labs. Students were also able to participate in crucial aspects of Athletic Training such as
practicing spine-boarding, ankle and wrist taping, and utilizing various modality techniques. At the
end of the day, students were able to combine their new skills by competing in a relay race in groups
of four to five. Each person had to complete a portion of the relay; activities included wrist taping, knee immobilization,
making and wrapping ice bags, crutching, and finished with carrying a water-filled cooler across the finish line. The winning
group completed the entire relay in less than three minutes and each won a fully stocked Cramer shoulder pack, courtesy of
Cramer Sports Medicine. Other students walked away with prizes such as UNO hockey tickets, gift certificates, clothing,
and the envy of all of the ATEP students: a Cramer Elite Shoulder pack valued at $100, also generously donated by Cramer
Sports Medicine.
Overall, the 1st Annual Metro High School Athletic Training Day was a big success. We have received lots of positive feed-
back from the community, high school students, and local Athletic Trainers. We hope to continue the event each year and
the goal is to have an even bigger turnout next year!
High School Athletic Training Day By Katie Heckenbach
Page 7 MATS News
On Saturday, November 22, 2010, the University of Nebraska-
Omaha hosted the largest, one-day collegiate tournament in the nation, the
Kaufman-Brand Open. The tournament began at 9: 00am and the final match was complete at
11:30pm. This year, there were over 700 wrestlers present, from 35 different schools across 12
states. Two UNO wrestlers, Ryan Pankoke (elite, 174 lbs.) and Mark Fiala (amateur, 174 lbs.), had third place
finishes. Kevin Barrett, Trent Cox, George Ivanov and Mario Morgan all advanced to the semifinals of their
weight class. All of the UNO Athletic Training students and staff were in attendance throughout the day providing
first aid for the wrestlers. The athletic training students were broken up into groups covering skin checks, mat
rotations, and the first aid station. Minor to major injuries were seen by the staff and students present throughout
the tournament.
Lets Get Ready to Wrestle! Kaufman Wrestling Open
By Nicole Ryley
Fall and Winter Events at UNO
Alumni Corner with Melanie Schulte
Page 8 MATS News
Brief history of Melanie:
From: I am from Omaha, NE. I graduated from Skutt Catholic High School in 1998. I went to the College
of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN. I received my B.S. in Exercise Science in 2002.
Education: I received my MA from UNO IN 2004
Current Position: I am the assistant athletic trainer at Hastings College in Hastings, NE. I have been here
since July 2008. I worked at Northland College in Ashland, WI from 2006-2008 and Southwest Minnesota
State University in Marshall, MN from 2004-2006.
How did you become interested in athletic training?
I broke my wrist playing hockey in high school. The injury required surgery and physical therapy.
This got me very interested in the field of Physical Therapy. I did not even hear of athletic trainer
until I was a junior in college and the school I went to finally hired one. I knew that I always wanted
to work with athletes and stay involved with sports, so athletic training seemed like the perfect fit.
What drew you to UNO?
I was already finishing my junior year of college when I became interested in athletic train-
ing. I was sitting in class one day and saw a flyer for the entry level masters program at UNO. That
worked out perfectly and I am from Omaha so that made it that much better.
What was your favorite memory from UNO as an athletic training student? Were there any events that you covered
that stick out? Any injuries that stick out?
I enjoyed covering the Maverick Stampede. I also enjoyed working with and traveling with the women’s basketball
team. I have a lot of great memories as a student. Most of them involve getting to know my fellow students outside of class. I
would always invite my classmates to my parents’ house for dinner. We would go golfing and go to hockey games. We had a
lot of fun.
My first rotation as a student was at Central High School during football season. There was a young man that dislo-
cated his ankle during practice. It was so memorable because he was so calm. He just laid there like it was no big deal until
the ambulance arrived and was even joking with his team mates. The whole time his foot is pointing in the wrong direction.
Please describe a "typical" day as an Athletic Trainer and your primary responsibilities. What is your current sport
assignment?
My current sport assignments are volleyball and women’s basketball. We open the training room for a few hours
each morning for treatments and evaluations. Then we usually close for a couple of hours over lunch. I teach 3 credits each
semester and these classes are usually during that break. We then open back up in the afternoon to get the athletes ready for
their practices or games. I cover practices and games for the sports that I am assigned to. I also travel with them on their road
trips.
What has been the most memorable moment in your current position? Most challenging moment (i.e. Injuries??)?
Going to Niagra Falls with the Volleyball team last year. That was a blast! The most challenging thing I’ve dealt with would be a senior volleyball player that tore her ACL. There was nothing
special about the injury and she was able to redshirt and come back. But she had never been injured before. It was very hard
to keep her motivated through her rehab process.
What is your favorite part about your job?
Definitely all the different people that you get the opportunity to work with. You always have new athletes coming
in and out of the school. You get to build relationships with coaches, doctors, parents, and other athletic trainers.
What has been your greatest career accomplishment (s) to date?
I don’t know that I really have a specific accomplishment. I do know that one of the most important things that I’ve
gained through my experience is confidence in myself, my knowledge, and my decisions. That was
something I struggled with at first. I always second guessed myself.
As a personal accomplishment, I have lost 98 lbs over the last year and a half. I’m shooting
for 12 more.
Do you have any pieces of advice for our future Athletic Trainers?
Have fun. Especially when the days are getting long and the stress is adding up. If you can’t
find a way to have fun in your job, you’re going to burn out very easily. I have a tendency to turn on
some 90s pop music and sing and dance to it. It makes
me feel better and the volleyball players usually get a
good chuckle out of it too.
Page 9 MATS News
SAY CHEESE! SAY CHEESE! SAY CHEESE!
With the help of Tim Fitzgerald, UNO’s event photographer, we were able to catch some of UNO’s Athletic Trainer’s (ATC’s) and Ath-
letic Training students (ATS’s) in action. Take a moment to glimpse at the responsibilities of our ATC’s and ATS’s. With March nipping
at our heels, it is important to recognize how truly important ATC’s are to the sports medicine field and the integral role they play as physi-
cian extenders. Remember that March is National Athletic Training Month, so don’t forget to thank an ATC for everything they do for our
athletes!
Brooke Groteluschen, ATS (left) and Lisa
Schniepp,
ATC
Kelsey Reilly, ATS, stretches a UNO
Mike Roberts, ATC (right) kneels to help a
UNO wrestler during an injury timeout.
Top: (From left to right) Head Athletic Trainer, Rusty Mckune, ATC, Kel-
sey Reilly, and Mike Roberts , ATC, escort an injured football player
from the field during a game.
Left: Rusty McKune, ATC evaluates an injury during Fall 2010 football. Right: Rusty McKune, ATC (center) evaluates an injury as UNO Athletic
Training student, Courtney Peart (right), watches.
Can you spot UNO Athletic Training
student, Brittany Breiner, watching
during a UNO hockey game? Look
closely. (Hint: Top left corner)
ATS, Christine Klever (middle), helps a
UNO wrestler during an injury timeout.
If you have ANY
questions, please feel
free to contact us!
Thank you for reading
MATS Winter
Newsletter.
Brittany Breiner
Editor in Chief
Kelli Gutzman
Newsletter Journalist
Katie Heckenbach
Newsletter Journalist
Lisa Schniepp MA, ATC
Advisor [email protected]
Upcoming Events:
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What has been your most memorable injury? Second year graduate students share their most memorable injuries during the two year UNO Athletic Training
program
“My most memorable injury (since I haven't witnessed many) would have to be a patellar disloca-
tion of a kid playing soccer at a high school before football practice started. I witnessed his injury as
he landed from a jump trying to do a kicking trick. It was deformed when I looked at it and as I went
to palpate it, it went back into place all of a sudden. I was scared being that it happened at my first
clinical experience on my second day and I had no experience with anything like
that before.” Shaneka Hampton
“Spleen rupture, Fall 2010. This is not an orthopedic injury, so I couldn't do anything at all. He was
a football player, and he got hit by a knee. He complained of extreme pain in the ULQ area. He also
had a hard time breathing, so we sent him to the ER. It turned out to be a complete rupture, so it had
to be removed. He was hospitalized for on week.” Yongha Seo
“The most memorable experience or injury as an ATS is helping spine-board an athlete. I was trav-
eling with the wrestling team to a tournament. It was the last match of the night and I happened to be
standing right in front of the wrestler when his opponent threw him out of bounds. His head hit the
mat and he laid on his stomach for several minutes. His Athletic Trainer responded immediately but
he was unconscious for approximately 30 seconds. His ATC decided to spine-board him immedi-
ately. I assisted with the duties along with several ATC's. This specific incidence made me greatly
appreciate the emphasis that the UNO staff places on practicing spine-boarding. We often feel that
practicing is tedious and repetitive, but at that moment I felt confident in my skills and grateful for
all of the practice. “ Christine Klever
“My most memorable moment so far was caring for a femur fracture at a high school cross country
event. Without hesitation, the Athletic Trainer I was working with evaluated the injury and immedi-
ately suspected a femur fracture. A femur fracture was confirmed at the hospital and athlete under-
went surgery that same day. That day, I realized how important it is to be confident in your abilities
and to react with control and poise.” Brittany Breiner
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MATS Meeting
Friday, March 11th, 2011 at Noon
Officer Elections
ATEP Meeting
Friday, March 4th, 2011 at Noon
Iowa Western Athletic Training Volley-
ball Tournament
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
@ Iowa Western
Grad Comps
March 4th, 2011
Spaghetti Feed
March 12th—13th, 2011
MAATA Conference
March 18th—20th, 2011
Relay for Life
March 8th—9th, 2011
In the Bleachers