YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE
YPC Mission Statement:
The MAATA Young Professionals’ Committee (YPC) exists to encourage growth and professional development, provide a supportive and engaged network, and advocate for athletic trainers within the first twelve years of their certification.
YPC Vision Statement:
The YPC aims to provide a supportive network through mentorship and outreach initiatives, encourage growth and development through equitable access to resources throughout state organizations, MAATA and NATA, and arm athletic trainers with the skill sets necessary to advocate for themselves regarding career satisfaction, advancement, and longevity.
The YPC seeks to implement these values within our membership to maintain longevity in the profession and foster passionate, versatile, and dedicated leaders within the athletic training community.
Chair/Career Advancement Committee
Kassy Mosley Riddle, MS, LAT, ATC
East Carolina University
Committee Members
NORTH CAROLINA
Jordan D. Bettleyon DAT, ATC, ACSM-EP, CSCS
High Point University
jbettleyonatc@gmail.com
VIRGINIA
Julia Oliver
Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD)
Great Bridge Middle & High School oliverjulia117@gmail.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
Vacant
MARYLAND
Jay Dillon, MS, ATC, CSCS
McDonough School
jaydillon96@gmail.com
WEST VIRGINIA
Vacant
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Vacant
MEMBER AT LARGE
CAC - Vacant
EPC - Amanda Pendleton
University of Richmond amandalp.at3@gmail.com
EARLY PROFESSIONALS’
COMMITTEE
Dustyn Walton, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC
Duke Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
Young Professionals Mentor Program
If you are seeking a mentor in an athletic training setting, find your state's mentorship list by clicking on their logo below.
Get Involved: The D3 YPC encourages young professionals to get involved with current projects at the state, district, and national level. If you want to help with a project, have an idea for a project, a concern that you would like to bring forth to the committee, or just want some more information, please contact the YPC Chair or your state representative.
Current Projects/Initiatives:
Professional Development for YPs:
District 3 YPC Distinguished Alumni
Click HERE to read Q&A with former D3 YPC Representative Ashley Long, PhD, LAT, ATC.
District 3 YPC Highlight Reel
New NATA Position Statement
Helpful Resources for YP's






