“The Michigan Athletic Trainers' Society Secondary School Athletic Training Committee is committed to promoting the role and function of the Licensed Athletic Trainer in the secondary school setting as it pertains to student-athlete health and safety.”
The Michigan Athletic Trainer's Society (MATS) is a professional membership organization for Athletic Trainers (AT), Athletic Training students, and others who seek to advance the profession of Ath...
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Conferences Attended: 20
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"In honor of Athletic Trainers across the great state of Michigan I want to thank each and every AT for all that they do for our community and students in our Secondary School setting. Our Athletic trainers are champions in the health care setting acting as our first responders in our communities. We appreciate all you do."
Dr. Ed Kornoelje, DO
MHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee member
UofM Health - West
"I can think of no more important role in the care of high school athletes than the Athletic Trainer. AT's are the medical professional in regular contact with these athletes—at events and practices in a safety role, in the AT room to help keep the kids moving and detect small problems before they became larger ones, and as a person to confide in from a mental health standpoint. Unsung heroes in my opinion."
Mark Uyl
Executive Director
MHSAA
"The profession of athletic training is one of the most important in all of school sports. With student safety and welfare being a top priority, the professional care of athletic trainers is vital to keeping our kids and games safe!"
Karen Leinaar
Executive Director
MIAAA
"The leadership of MATS has been instrumental in moving Health and Safety information forward to our Athletic Directors. From staging an emergency and walking all through it, to teaching / instructing / facilitating the development of Emergency Action Plans and discussing how a school without an Athletic Trainer may safely function for their students. We are grateful and thankful for the continued and growing partnership."
