1. Supporting and Advancing the Athletic Training Profession through Research & Education NATA Foundation

2. To advance knowledge base of athletic training profession To encourage research among athletic trainers & those that can contribute to the athletic training knowledge base To provide forums for the exchange of ideas Foundation Goals

3. To facilitate presentation of programs & production of materials providing learning opportunities about athletic training topics To provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate athletic training students To plan & implement an on-going total development program Foundation Goals

4.  Mark Hoffman: President, Chair Exec Committee  Charlie Redmond: Vice President, Exec Committee  Clint Thompson: Treasurer, Exec Committee  Darin Padua: Research Committee Chair  Beth Raitz-Rex: Scholarship Committee Chair  R.T. Floyd: Member Development Chair  MaryBeth Horodyski: Public Relations Chair  Tara Lepp: Nominating Committee Chair  Dave Perrin: At Large  Jeff Ryan: At Large  Marje Albohm: NATA Board of Directors Liaison  District Chairs & State Representatives Leadership Directory

5. District 1: Susan Geyer District 2: Steve Bair District 3: Bob Casmus District 4: Sally Nogle District 5: Michelle Boyd District 6: Cynthia Trowbridge District 7: Tamara McLeod District 8: Robert Kersey District 9: Mike Wilkinson District 10: Tara Lepp District Chairs Fulfilling the Foundation’s Mission…

6. Staff Members Foundation Director: John Oliver Capital Campaign Manager: John Honaman  Development Coordinator: Patsy Brown  Foundation Associate: Velma Meza  Foundation Associate: Ty Jones  Accounting Associate: Reyna Zamora

7. Committees Activities Programs

8. Scholarships Supporting our future leaders

9.  1,058 scholarships awarded thru 2008  2008: 75 x $2,000=$150,000  Approximately 1 out of 3 applicants receive a scholarship!!  Apply now!! Scholarships Over $1.9 Million granted to date…

10. Must have 3.2 GPA Must be NATA member Must have sponsor ATC Must be at least a Junior in College Applications available online!! Scholarship Application Deadline Online by Jan. 9 & Feb. 6 (different sections each date) Don’t drop the ball!!

11. 45 – Entry Level scholarships 19 - Master’s scholarships 11 - Doctoral scholarships

12. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 1 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor DoctoralRebecca LopezUniversity of ConnecticutLarry Ashley Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers' Society MastersErin HagedornQuinnipiac UniversityKaren Toburen Scholarship Award sponsored by Karen Toburen Scholarship Fund MastersDominique MathieuSpringfield CollegeDel Humphrey Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Schutt Manufacturing Company MastersRebekah PorterUniversity of New HampshireFrank George Scholarship Award sponsored by Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association/Districts 1 and 2 Entry LevelMatthew CuttsKeene State CollegeNATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by F.A. Davis Company--Publishers Entry LevelIsaac GardnerCharleston Southern UniversityJerry Rhea Scholarship Award sponsored by National Football League Charities Entry LevelJames LisowskiSpringfield CollegeNATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry LevelJennifer McCormackLasell CollegeJeff Snedeker Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry LevelKelly RaposoWestfield State CollegeRichard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association/ Vandervoort Foundation Entry LevelLauren ZiaksNortheastern UniversityWilliam F.X. Linskey Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine Group

13. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 2 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor DoctoralScott HeinerichsWidener University Ronnie Barnes Scholarship Award sponsored by Ronnie Barnes Endowed Scholarship Fund DoctoralGiampietro VairoPennsylvania State University Sayers "Bud" Miller Award sponsored by National Football League Charities MastersShannon BaldwinEast Stroudsburg University Gail Weldon Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by NATA Foundation Golf Classic/Gatorade MastersTiffiny ButlerTemple University Janet Bristor, Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Friends of Janet Bristor MastersJane McDevittTemple University NATA Foundation Masters Level Scholarship sponsored by American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine MastersDouglas ZarutaUniversity of Pittsburgh Thomas J. Kerin Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by DeRoyal Sports Medicine Entry LevelMark BalceniukDuquesne University Jimmy Warfield Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Baseball Team Medicine Conference Entry LevelLeah DeistSlippery Rock University Otho Davis Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine Group Entry LevelJennifer DonnellySlippery Rock UniversityNATA Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by All NATA Districts Entry LevelMichael FreedEast Stroudsburg University NATA Past Presidents Scholarship Award sponsored by National Football League Charities

14. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 2 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor Entry LevelKerri Gavin East Stroudsburg University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by McNeil Consumer Healthcare--Motrin Entry LevelPascual GuerreroLong Island University Norm Mackie Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers' Society Entry LevelWilliam JonesSlippery Rock University Edward Block Courage Society Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Football Athletic Trainers' Society/Gatorade Entry LevelJenna MicskySlippery Rock University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry LevelBailee MillerUniversity of Pittsburgh NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine Group Entry LevelKyle Moore East Stroudsburg University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Society Entry LevelHeather PothierLong Island University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers' Society Entry LevelJ. Luke Pryor Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Society Entry LevelAdam RaikesTemple University Otho Davis Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Cegedim Dendrite (Buzzeo) Intl. Entry LevelAshley RexSlippery Rock University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by CASTLE Worldwide, Inc. Entry LevelKatherine SullivanSlippery Rock University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by McDavid Sports Medicine Products Entry LevelRobyn Weidner California University of Pennsylvania Blynn DeNiro Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers' Society

15. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 3 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor DoctoralDavid BellUniversity of North Carolina--Chapel HillWilliam Prentice Scholarship Award sponsored by Mid- Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association/District 3 DoctoralMarc NorcrossUniversity of North Carolina--Chapel HillWilliam Tessendorf Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Football Athletic Trainers' Society/Gatorade MastersRebekah BlendUniversity of South CarolinaKatie Burke Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Schering-Plough MastersColin CovelliWestern Carolina UniversityRichard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association/Vandervoort Foundation MastersJustin GoinsUniversity of South CarolinaDonald J. Fauls Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by NATA Foundation Golf Classic/Gatorade MastersDawn MintonUniversity of South CarolinaDr. Jack Hughston Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by The Hughston Foundation Entry LevelBethany BarronErskine CollegeRichard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association/Gatorade Entry LevelTakeshi KojimaWest Virginia UniversityNATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Bike Athletic Company Entry LevelCaleb LottMars Hill CollegeRichard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Assn./Vandervoort Foundation Entry LevelStephanie SalvatoreBarton CollegeJoe and Sally Gieck Scholarship Award sponsored by Joe and Sally Gieck Charitable Fund

16. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 4 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor DoctoralJeremy DicusOhio UniversityLindsy McLean Scholarship Award sponsored by Board of Certification, Inc. DoctoralCordial GilletteCapella UniversityNATA Foundation Doctoral Scholarship sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Assn./Gatorade DoctoralKathryn WebsterUniversity of ToledoZ. Mel Blickenstaff Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association/District 4 MastersAmanda FriedlineHope CollegeKent and Maxine Falb Scholarship Award sponsored by National Football League Charities MastersLindsey OtteUniversity of Illinois at UrbanaWilliam E. "Pinky" Newell Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Chattanooga Group MastersCaroline WesleyIndiana UniversityJerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Scholarship Award sponsored by Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Scholarship Fund Entry LevelLucy ElliottMcKendree UniversityLinda Weber Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association/District 4 Entry LevelBeth FruechteMinnesota State University--MoorheadLarry "Stosh" Neumann Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Football Athletic Trainers' Society/Gatorade Entry LevelTimothy MauntelCollege of Mount Saint JosephRalph Salvon Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry LevelChad MoellerConcordia University of WisconsinNATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry LevelJessica RadenUniversity of Montana at MissoulaNATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by BHP Copper Foundation Entry LevelAlex RhinehartWilmington CollegeBill Buhler Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Baseball Team Medicine Conference Entry LevelKaylah RiedererConcordia University of WisconsinJulie Max Scholarship Award sponsored by DJO, Inc. Entry LevelKatie VissersUniversity of Wisconsin at LaCrosseDenny and Linda Miller Scholarship Award sponsored by Purdue Athletic Training Family and Shelbourne Knee Center

17. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 5 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor MastersRachel BrinkmanUniversity of Northern IowaFrank Cramer Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Cramer Products, Inc. MastersYuko HasegawaOklahoma State UniversityChuck Cramer Scholarship Award sponsored by Cramer Products, Inc. MastersJessica O'NeelNorthwest Missouri State UniversityNATA Foundation Masters Level Scholarship sponsored by BHP Copper Foundation MastersHajime TakashimaWichita State UniversityJack Rockwell Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Far West Athletic Trainers' Association/District 8 Entry LevelRandyl MeyerUniversity of Northern IowaRoland "Duke" LaRue Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association/District 5 Entry LevelVanessa NormanUniversity of TulsaRobert H. Gunn Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Football League Charities

18. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 6 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor Entry LevelKelvin PhanUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonEddie Wojecki Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association/District 6

19. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 7 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor DoctoralMatthew GageBrigham Young UniversityNATA Foundation Doctoral Scholarship sponsored by BHP Copper Foundation Entry LevelTimothy CooleyNorthern Arizona UniversityWarren Lee Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers' Association/District 7 Entry LevelJessica TidswellUniversity of UtahG.E. "Moose" Detty Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by PRO Orthopedic/Friends of "Moose" Detty

20. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 8 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor Entry LevelLinda DuongChapman UniversityWilliam H. Chambers Scholarship Award sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine Group Entry LevelAlicia RothCalifornia State UniversityNATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Big West Conference Officials

21. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 9 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor MastersShellie SpiersLouisiana CollegeDean Kleinschmidt Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Football Athletic Trainers' Society/Gatorade Entry LevelAlyse KingEastern Kentucky UniversityBobby Barton Scholarship Award sponsored by Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association/District 9 Entry LevelKatrina KramerCollege of Mount Saint JosephChuck Kimmel Scholarship Award sponsored by Swede-O, Inc. Entry LevelCarrie RahnValdosta State UniversityJerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Scholarship Award sponsored by Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Scholarship Fund

22. 2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 10 LevelRecipientAcademic InstitutionScholarship & Sponsor DoctoralKenneth KladnikNorthcentral UniversityGary Delforge Scholarship Award sponsored by Friends of Gary Delforge DoctoralCharles LeddonOregon State University NATA Foundation Doctoral Scholarship sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry LevelChristopher HawleyLinfield CollegeMark Smaha Scholarship Award sponsored by Northwest Athletic Trainers' Assn./District 10

23. Education ’94-’96: Head Injury ’96-’97: Sudden Death ’97-’98: Pharmacology ’98-’99: Psychology of Rehab ’99-’00: Lumbar Spine ’00-’01: Hand/Wrist ’01-’02: Infectious Disease ’02-’03: Athletes with Physical & Cognitive Impairment ’03-’04: Emergency Preparedness ’04-’05: Evidence-Based Athletic Training ’05-’06: Cervical Spine Injuries ’06-’07: The ATC/Clinical Instructor Supporting & Funding NATA Continuing Education Committee Activities Annual Topics

24.  Myofascial Release (4.5)  Psychology of Sport Injuries (4)  Managing Low Back Problems (5)  Sudden Death in Sports (5)  Disordered Eating Among Athletes (8)  Progressive Rehab - Lower Extremity Injuries (12)  Assessing/Rehabilitating Shoulder Instability (5)  Pharmacology: Performance Enhan. & Soc. Drugs (3)  Hand & Wrist in Sports (10) (Online)  Care & Treatment of Asthma (12.5) (Online)  Current Trends in Use of E-stim (8.5) (Online)  CSCS Online Review Series (40) (Online)  Current Research in Supplements for Athletes (6) (Online)  Current Trends in Performance Nutrition (13.5) (Online)  Hydration for Athletes (12.5) (Online)  PNF Techniques for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation (9) (Online)  Spine Injury Management in Sport (6.5) (Online)  Therapeutic Medications in Athletic Training, 2 nd Ed. (13) (Online) Foundation-sponsored PASS/Home Study Programs for CEU’s

25. Lecture Exchanges Promoting Education and the Transfer of Knowledge through Exchanges with these Prestigious Organizations:

26. Sponsoring Summits on Vital Health Care Topics (Summaries available through Foundation website)  Sudden Death  Healthcare of Youth Sports Participants Consensus Conference  Infusing Evidence-Based Medicine into Athletic Training and Clinical Practice

27. Research Grant Program Accomplishments Over $2.25 million dollars of funded research Over 150 funded research projects directly applicable to the healthcare of the physically active REF funded research has appeared in numerous scientific journals

28. General Grants Program Application Deadline February 15 & August 15 Goals: Advance the knowledge base of the athletic training profession through research addressing key research priorities Encourage research among athletic trainers –Online pre-proposal and grant submission process

29. General Grants Program Process Pre-Proposal Submission (Rolling submissions) REF Board of Directors takes Action on Recommendations Pre-Proposal (Evaluated within 6 weeks) Accepted Pre-Proposals: Investigators Invited to Submit Full Proposal within 2 Years Grant Proposal Submitted February 15 or August 15 Proposal Reviewed by Research Committee & Content Specific External Reviewers Research Committee Consider all Proposals at Face-to-Face Meeting Recommend to REF BOD for Funding Recommend Not to Fund with Approval for Resubmission Recommend to REF BOD for Funding After Revisions Recommend Not to Fund without Approval for Resubmission Investigators Notified of REF BOD Action (January for August submission and June for February submission) Research Committee Makes one of the following Recommendations for Each Proposal

30. Current Requests for Proposals The order in which the following research priorities are listed bears no significance to their relative potential to meet the previously stated goals: 1.The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of care provided by Athletic Trainers. 2. Studies documenting the outcomes of techniques used by Athletic Trainers focusing on patient-oriented and quality-of-life outcomes measures. 3. Prospective, longitudinal studies of the epidemiology of conditions typically managed by Athletic Trainers which will help establish a firm scientific foundation for care provided by Athletic Trainers. 4. Studies examining the outcomes of various procedures and approaches used in the education of Athletic Trainers. 5. Studies that elucidate mechanisms that have a direct applicability to Athletic Training that could serve as a foundation for clinical practice.

31. Dissemination of Funded Research Title of Study Take Home Message Description of study, with results and conclusion Grant Information Summaries (72 available)

32. Dissemination of Funded Research Scientific Journals –Journal of Athletic Training –Gait and Posture –Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology –Clinical Biomechanics –Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise –Journal of Women's Health and Gender Based Medicine –Journal of Hand Therapy –Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery –Journal of Physical Therapy –European Journal of Applied Physiology –Journal of Applied Sport Psychology –International Journal of Neuroscience –Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy –Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy –Journal of Sport Rehabilitation –International Journal of Sports Medicine

33. Funding of Graduate Student Research Osternig Master’s Grant –Multiple awards up to $1,000 –April 15 th & October 15 th App. Deadline Doctoral Grant –$2,500 Maximum –March 1st App. Deadline More Information at www.natafoundation.org

34. NATA Foundation Distinguished Scholars Awards Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research New Investigator Award Doctoral Dissertation Award

35. Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research Presented in honor of Joseph S. Torg, M.D. Sponsored by Riddell, Inc. Award Winners –Douglas J. Casa (2008) –No Award Given (2007) –Kevin M. Guskiewicz (2006) –Christopher D. Ingersoll (2005) –Craig R. Denegar (2003) –Scott M. Lephart (2002) –David O. Draper (2001) –John W. Powell (2000) –David H. Perrin (1999) –Louis R. Osternig (1998) –Kenneth L. Knight (1997)

36. New Investigator Award Presented in honor of Freddie H. Fu, M.D. Award Winners –Tricia J. Hubbard (2008) –Riann Palmieri (2007) –Darin A. Padua (2006) –Joseph B. Myers (2005) –J. Ty Hopkins (2004) –Sandra J. Schultz (2003) –Jay N. Hertel (2002) –Douglas J. Casa (2001) –Mitchell L. Cordova (2000) –Kevin M. Guskiewicz (1999) –Scott M. Lephart (1998)

37. Doctoral Dissertation Award Presented in honor of David H. Perrin, PhD, ATC –Annually recognizes highest quality research that emanates from a doctoral dissertation Award Winners –Christopher Mendias (2008) –J. Troy Blackburn (2007) –Timothy A. Butterfield (2006) –Riann M. Palmieri (2005) More Information at www.natafoundation.org

38. Free Communication Program Submissions have increased by 73% over the past 5 years Quality of presented research has increased Journal of Athletic Training Supplement reaching over 30,000 NATA members

39.  Global campaign to help understand & treat musculoskeletal disorders through prevention, education and research  Working in concert with UN, WHO, and other healthcare organizations NATA Foundation is Involved with the “Bone & Joint Decade” 2000-2010

40. Capital Campaign The quiet phase of the Capital Campaign for Endowed Efforts has begun! Each dollar donated to endowments pays back three fold. Endowments will truly GROW THE FOUNDATION The Campaign for Research & Education A PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE 2008 – 2010

41. Participate in Foundation’s Fun Events Donate to the Foundation!! Fund/sponsor publishing, scholarship, events, etc. Donate speaker stipends or awards Explore “planned giving” options, including stocks, shares, wills, and more NATA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization: How can you help to support Athletic Training, and ensure that all the Foundation’s activities continue?..... Fun Run NATA Night 2008 with the St. Louis Cardinals!

42. Keep in touch with the Foundation’s many activities… natafoundation.org Foundation eBlast Newsletter Foundation News

43. Be sure to take advantage of all the NATA Foundation’s activities!! Thank you for your support!!