MAATA News Archive

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!

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.