MAATA News Archive

Peach Belt Athletic Trainers Work Together to Save Life of Lander Professor

Greenwood, S.C.-- Prior to the basketball contest on Jan. 20 between Peach Belt Conference members Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) and Lander University, athletic trainers from both institutions were called into action. Daniel Hinely, Armstrong Atlantic's Head Athletic Trainer, and Daniel Hannah, Director of Lander's Athletic Training curriculum, worked together to administer CPR to a Lander faculty member who had become unconscious on the sidewalk outside of Lander's John Drummond Complex.

As the AASU bus arrived on the Lander campus, the bus driver noticed a man fall to the ground on a nearby sidewalk. Hinely quickly left the bus, assessed the man's status, called EMS on his cell phone, and began CPR. The man was not breathing and had suffered a heart attack. The AASU bus driver went inside the nearby Drummond Complex to find additional help and to locate an automated external defibrillator (AED). The AED was secured by Hannah who assisted Hinely with its use as well as assisting with CPR until an ambulance arrived on the scene. The ambulance transported the Lander professor to a nearby hospital and is reported to be doing well. The quick actions of Hinely and Hannah were credited with saving the man's life.

Hinely is the treasurer of the Georgia Athletic Trainers' Association (GATA) and received his undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Valdosta State University and his graduate degree in Health Promotion from Georgia College & State University.

Hannah directs the undergraduate athletic training curriculum in the Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science at Lander and received his graduate degree from East Tennessee State University. Previously, he served as assistant athletic trainer in the Lander Athletics Department.

MAATA and ECU lose AT Professor

David ‘Rod’ Compton
May 19, 1947 – February 12, 2010

David ‘Rod’ Compton died unexpectedly on February 12, 2010 in Greenville, NC. Rod was born in Newark, Ohio and received a Bachelors of Science in Education from Ohio University and a Masters of Education from Bowling Green University. He had been employed by East Carolina University as an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Safety and First Aid Education since 1970. Over his years of service, Rod was honored with the Pioneer in Athletic Training Award (NCATA), the Sayers J. Miller Distinguished Athletic Training Educator Award (NATA) and the award of Appreciation for Service as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Athletic Training 1972-1979.

His teaching philosophy of “See One-Do One- Teach One” influenced his students who embraced the teaching approach and in turn passed the philosophy along to the next generation of athletic training students. And how can we ever forget Rod’s favorite salutation… Go Pirates!

Rod is survived by his sister Barbara (John) Maier of Newark Ohio; nieces Lesley Maier, Missy (Richard) Wortmann and Pam Gallatin; nephews Corey Maier and Jeff Gallatin.

Memorials in his name can be sent to:
American Heart Association
Or
East Carolina University Athletic Training Alumni Scholarship Fund (Checks payable to ECU Foundation)
C/o Duane Grooms
Alumni and Development- College of HHP
78 Minges Coliseum
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858

District Treasurer Election to be Held Spring 2010

The MAATA District Council has extended the deadline for applications for the position of D3 Treasurer. After two years of excellent service, Mike Hanley will step down as District Treasurer; this leaves the position open after May 15th, 2010. The extended deadline for candidates to send a letter of application, a short BIO that will be placed on the ballot and MAATA.org website, and vita is February 12, 2010. Candidates can send this information to the chair of the committee, Charlie Rozanski, Past District Director at: cmrozans@gw.fis.ncsu.edu

Candidates can review the Constitution and By Laws of the MAATA for the qualifications and duties of the Treasurer on our website at: http://maata.org/governance.htm The election will be conducted this spring. The result of the election will be announced at the District 3 Meeting and Symposium at Virginia Beach. For further information, call any member of the Executive Committee: Martin Baker (District Director), Mike Hanley (Treasurer), Pat Aronson (Secretary), or Charlie Rozanski (Past Director). All contact information is on the website

Cary High School player collapsed

A tragedy was averted this pre-season by the actions of three Wake County Athletic Trainers on August 14th, 2009.  A Cary High School player collapsed on the sidelines during a multi-team football scrimmage at Wakefield High School, and within a few minutes required the assistance of CPR and an AED.  Kudos to the quick actions of Certified Athletic Trainers Eric Hall (Cary High School), Brent Dorenkamp (Wakefield High School) and Marc Mooney (East Wake High School), and the Wakefield HS team physician Dr. Rosenblum for recognizing the situation and providing medical assistance until EMS arrived.  The sophomore high school athlete was successfully revived, transported to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.   Hall credits the education, practicing for emergency situations and yearly recertification in CPR/AED that he and his colleagues' receive as Certified Athletic Trainers in handling the situation professionally.   "I guess you're so trained for it, and then when it happens, you just kick in and do what you're supposed to do," Hall explained.  Not only do these three athletic trainers work within the Wake County School system; Eric Hall ’98, Brent Dorenkamp ’98, Marc Mooney ’04 are all East Carolina University Alumni!

2011- 2013 MAATA Site Selection Results

During the previous MAATA Site Selection vote none of the three properties received 50% +1 of the vote, as recommended by the MAATA Site
Selection Committee. Therefore, a run-off vote was held from Wednesday, June 24, 2009 to Monday, July 20, 2009. The Hyatt Package won this
run-off with 446 votes (53.7%) while the Cavalier had 385 votes (46.3%). As a result, the 2011 MAATA Symposium will be held in Reston, VA and
held in Greenville, SC in 2012 and 2013.

District III Quiz Bowl Team Places 2nd at Inaugural National Quiz Bowl

The MAATA would like to congratulate the District III Quiz Bowl Team from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill on their 2nd place finish at the Inaugural National Quiz Bowl. The Bowl was held at the 2009 Annual Meeting in San Antonio,Texas. The team received $500 and other prizes for their performance. The team earned the right to represent the District by winning the Inaugural District III Quiz Bowl held during the 2009 MAATA Annual Symposium in Virginia Beach, VA.

NCATA wins 2008 Dan Campbell Legislative Award

Article: The 2008 Dan Campbell Class II Legislative Award has been given to North Carolina. The Class II award is for efforts to keep the profession and its issues visible in the minds of policymakers. As a result of the tragic deaths of 5 student athletes in 2008, the public and press turned its attention to the safety of secondary school sports. NCATA contacted all major media outlets, every member of the legislature, and secondary school administrators regarding the importance of athletic trainers. As a result, NCATA is well placed to influence the ultimate action of the legislature.

The NCATA and Arkansas ATA (which was awarded the Class I Award for legislative efforts in 2008) were recognized at the State Leadership Forum in San Antonio, held on Tuesday, June 16th.

Symposium Site Selection Run-Off

During our previous vote none of the three properties received 50% +1 of the votes, as recommended by the MAATA Site Selection Committee. Therefore, a run-off will be held for the 2011 - 2013 MAATA Symposium Site selection. The run-off will be held from Monday, June 22, 2009 to Monday, July 20, 2009 at 11:59 PM via SurveyMonkey. The two eligible properties will be the Hyatt Package and the Cavalier Hotel, as these were the top two sites. Please click here to view the final two sites. As a reminder, please make sure you have opted-in (with the e-mail address registered with the NATA) to receive surveys from SurveyMonkey. If you have any problems please e-mail Josh Geruso.

MAATA member collapses after being struck by baseball.

Jeff Taylor Sr. collapsed and died after being struck during batting practice with his son on Tuesday April 28, 2009.  Taylor was participating with his son on Tuesday afternoon at Lynchburg College’s Fox Field when a line drive hit Taylor near his jaw or throat area, and he collapsed on the pitcher’s mound.

Taylor Sr., 44, an assistant professor of health sciences and kinesiology at Liberty University, was in the process of working on his doctorate in education from Liberty, his wife said, and always had been an avid baseball fan.

Liberty Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. addressed students at Liberty’s convocation Wednesday, saying Liberty had lost a “great professor.”

Liberty students also painted the “Spirit Rock” on campus in memory of Taylor.

“He obviously touched more lives than I was ever aware of,” said his wife Mary Taylor.

The MAATA sends its deepest regrets to the Taylor family.

Pat Aronson to serve as next MAATA Secretary

In the spring the members of the MAATA were asked to select the next secretary for the MAATA. This election completes the district re-organization that was set out by the revision to our constitution and by-laws.
Two excellent candidates were placed in front of the membership for consideration.  The members of the MAATA have selected Pat Aronson to be our next secretary to replace Martin Baker who will assume the duties of the district director.
In announcing the result Director Rozanski stated “we are excited to have Pat join the leadership of the MAATA.”  Dr. Aronson is currently the coordinator for clinical placements for the Athletic Training Education Program at Lynchburg College.  As secretary Pat will be serve on the district council, maintain meeting minutes, act as editor of the MAATA newsletter and oversee the district website.
In Pat’s own words:

“I appreciate the votes from my colleagues in the MAATA, which has allowed me the opportunity to serve them as the Secretary. I'm very excited to begin working and serving the District, and the profession of athletic training in this capacity. After taking a few years off since my 10 year stint as the District 3 Representative to the NATA Women in Athletic Training Committee, I am prepared to work hard in this new position. My hope is that as I can serve Athletic Training as a profession, serve the athletic trainers in our District, and encourage and motivate others to participate in service and in promoting our profession.”

Dr. Vito Anthony Perriello, Jr. –passed away March 1st following a stroke he suffered last Monday.
 
He proudly served in leadership and board positions, including: the National Federation of State High School Associations – where he served as the Chair of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association – where he was the physician director of the Board of Certification, the Virginia High School League – where he served as the Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee, US Lacrosse Rules Committee, CASA, the National Wrestling Federation, Chi Psi Fraternity Corporation, and many other great organizations. Most recently he served as the moral anchor of the Perriello for Congress campaign.

Family Statement
“In the wee hours of the night, surrounded by his beloved family and lifted up by your prayers, angels carried our father's spirit off through the snowy night.  During these most unbearable times, our family has been comforted by the stories, prayers and love that you have shared with us.  We will post information regarding the celebration of dad's life later today and it would mean the world to my mother and all of us to have you with us at the service.”

Funeral Information: The family will receive visitors at St. Thomas Aquinas on Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00 pm. A service to celebrate the life and legacy of Vito will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Thursday, March 5th at 1:00pm. All are welcome. Arrangements are being handled by Hill and Wood.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Vito Perriello Foundation at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation to honor his legacy. The fund will be used to promote his values and concern for the community he loved and to support his passions to which he gave so much of his time and talent. Contributions can be sent to CACF, P.O. Box 1767 Charlottesville, VA 22902 and should be clearly designated for the Dr. Vito A. Perriello, Jr Fund.

Are you a young professional looking for a way to get involved?

An opening exists on the newly formed Young Professionals Committee.  Interested individuals should be in the early stages of their athletic training career experience. To view the desired qualifications please click here.  If you are interested in serving the district in this capacity please contact Madeline Bosek, MS, ATC at maddyharkins@gmail.com or by calling her at (434) 582-7457.  Application deadline is in April.

VATA wins National Athletic Training Month PR Contest

The Virginia Athletic Training Association has received the 2008 Best State Association for their efforts in promoting National Athletic Trainers Month. This award is given to state organizations by the NATA for efforts promoting the profession of athletic training in the month of March.  Kelli Sabiston, District III, NATA Public Relations Committee Representative indicated that entries to the PR contest were numerous and of good quality.  “The VATA had to beat out some tough competition to win this prestigious recognition”. The VATA will be recognized in St Louis on Wednesday at the District 3 meeting.

North Carolina Athletic Trainer receives PT Service Award

Herman Bunch has been honored by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association with the Olive V. Wortman Service Award. This is one of the highest honors given by the NCPTA and reflects Herman's lifetime contributions to health care in North Carolina. Herman was instrumental in the development of the profession of athletic training in the MAATA serving as a District Director as well as other capacities.  The membership of the MAATA and North Carolina would like to add our congratulations to Mr. Bunch on the well deserved honor and thank him for all he has done for athletic trainers in North Carolina and District III during his impressive career.