ATHLETIC TRAINER
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
Kelley Crowe, MSEd, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Archbishop Spalding High School
Kelleyelizabeth3@gmail.com
Committee Members
NORTH CAROLINA
Jay Dillon, MS, ATC, CSCS
Durham Academy
Jay.Dillon@da.org
VIRGINIA
Devon Serrano, DAT, ATC, NREMT
Sweet Briar College
dserrano@sbc.edu
SOUTH CAROLINA
Alanie J. Welch Rhodes, MS, SCAT, ATC
Charleston Southern University
MARYLAND
Andrea Durham, MS, ATC, CSCS
Bullis School
Adurham1013@gmail.com
WEST VIRGINIA
Hunter A. Bailey LAT, ATC
Mingo Central High School
Hbailey@williamsonhealthwellness.com
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Stephen Taylor, M.Ed, ATC, SFMA, FRC
Human Performance Specialist, O2X
steve.taylor@o2x.com
MEMBER AT LARGE
Kassy Mosley, MS, LAT, ATC
East Carolina University
mosleyk18@ecu.edu
EARLY PROFESSIONALS’
COMMITTEE
Kelsey Reilly, MS, LAT, ATC
East Carolina University
Reillyk19@ecu.edu
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