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This year’s NATM theme is “There’s an AT for That,” and we have a lot planned for the month. So please join us in the celebration!

“I could tell something was wrong with her face,” said Ward, MPS, ATC who is in her fourth year with the team. “The way she stood up and stared blankly, like the lights were on but no one was home. I could see her skin turning gray.”  

Parents may try to bundle up their student athlete like the kid from “A Christmas Story” but be warned - it’s one of the many myths of practicing or playing in the cold that could lead to injury.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and At Your Own Risk hosted a webinar, “Is It Wise to Specialize? What the Pros Have to Say about Overuse Injuries and Burnout,” on Friday, October 21.

Oct. 17-21 is Youth Sport Specialization Week. Learn how to keep your child safe from overuse injuries related to sport specialization.

Is your child athlete eating the right foods at the right time to get the most out of games and practices? Learn more about nutrition and timing with guest blogger Dana Angelo White, a registered dietician and athletic trainer.

Learn the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially if you're an athlete or an occupational worker.

We’ve all seen them at the store – energy drinks that claim to give you a much needed boost to your day. But recent studies have shown that these same energy drinks are on the rise among adolescents. Learn what you can do as a parent.

Learn how to keep your family safe under the sun this summer.

Being a student athlete also means dealing with unique stressors that other non-athlete teens may not experience. So, what can you do as a parent to help your child to prioritize their mental well-being?