Association for Athletic Training Education

See you at !

We’re excited to connect, network, and talk all things AATE and athletic training education.

Stop by booth #34 and say hello. May 14-16. We’d love to hear what’s happening at your program and share how to get involved.

Don’t miss stopping at our booth at CATS 2026 next week!

Visit Booth #34, email [email protected], or visit aated.org to get listed, discuss being featured on ateachmoment.com, and explore ways to increase program visibility.

Our students deserve access. Our profession deserves recognition. That’s why AATE has joined the Advanced Professional Workforce Alliance (APWA).

A newly finalized federal rule could limit graduate student borrowing and phase out the Graduate PLUS loan, creating serious concerns for future athletic trainers and other healthcare professions pursuing graduate education.

AATE is proud to stand alongside fellow healthcare organizations advocating for legislative clarity, delayed implementation timelines, and better recognition of professional healthcare programs.

Read the full update + learn more about AATE’s involvement and what this could mean for athletic training education and students: https://aated.org/aate-coalition-loan-update/

Don’t miss stopping at our booth at CATS 2026 next week!

Visit Booth #34, email [email protected], or visit aated.org to get listed, discuss being featured on ateachmoment.com, and explore ways to increase program visibility.

AATE will be at the 2026 College Athletic Trainers Society (CATS) Symposium this May!

Visit Booth #34, email [email protected], or visit aated.org to get listed, discuss being featured on ateachmoment.com, and explore ways to increase program visibility.

Learn more: https://www.collegeathletictrainer.org/CATS-Spring-Symposium-2026

A lot of the work in education happens behind the scenes + your resource hub included in your AATE membership is built for that:

• Program tools + shared resources
• Access to free courses
• Planning briefs + AATE Conversations
• Clinical experience site connections
• Member Forum + directory

All in one place, for the greAT work you’re already doing: https://aated.org/



📸 Messiah University Athletic Training

As National Athletic Training Month comes to a close, this story captures exactly why we celebrate athletic trainers. 💙

When Angel City Football Club defender Savy King collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest, immediate, expert care made all the difference. Hollie Walusz, MA, ATC, PES, Head of Medical for Angel City FC, acted without hesitation — performing life saving CPR and exemplifying the critical role athletic trainers play in emergency response.

Hollie’s impact extends far beyond the field. From 2018–2025, she served as a CAATE volunteer, helping elevate athletic training education and prepare the next generation of clinicians:

• Chair, Residency Committee (2018–2021)
• Chair, Residency & Fellowship Accreditation Council (2022–2025)

Because of moments like this and professionals like Hollie, Savy is now back on the pitch, recently playing her first game since her cardiac event. Together with the NWSL and the American Heart Association, Savy is turning her experience into action, bringing Hands Only CPR and AED education to all 16 NWSL teams.

This National Athletic Training Month, we celebrate athletic trainers who save lives, shape education, and strengthen the future of our profession.👏
When Angel City Football Club defender Savy King collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest, immediate, expert care made all the difference. Hollie Walusz, MA, ATC, PES, Head of Medical for Angel City FC, acted without hesitation — performing life-saving CPR and exemplifying the critical role athletic trainers play in emergency response.

💡Continuing National Athletic Training Month, we’re proud to highlight another one of our member programs.

This next spotlight features the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Master of Athletic Training program, which is preparing future clinicians and helping advance the athletic training profession through education + clinical experience.

We’re grateful for the work our member programs do every day to educate, mentor, + support the next generation of athletic trainers.