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Central Oklahoma faculty member joins NATA Hall of Fame

Article reposted from The Edmond Sun
Author: The Edmond Sun

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) recently inducted Jeff McKibbin, an educator in the University of Central Oklahoma’s athletic training program, since 1980, an honor only four Oklahomans have garnered in the 67-year history of the organization.

McKibbin, director of Central’s graduate athletic training program, was one of seven individuals from throughout the U.S. to be honored at the association’s 68th Clinical Symposia and Expo in Houston.

“Jeff McKibbin represents the best of his kind in the field of athletic training,” said James Machell, Ph.D., dean of Central’s College of Education and Professional Studies.

“He has served UCO, his community, his state and beyond exceptionally well. I can think of no one more deserving than Jeff to be inducted into the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame.”

A native of Duke, Oklahoma, McKibbin made significant contributions to the passing of legislation to update both the Oklahoma Athletic Training Practice Act (1996) and the Oklahoma Concussion Law (2015). Other leadership roles include chair of NATA’s Government Affairs Committee and member of the NATA Political Action Committee board of directors. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame and the UCO Athletic Hall of Fame.

McKibbin began as a student athletic trainer for Central while an undergraduate student, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UCO. After working as a teacher and coach at Deer Creek Public Schools, he returned to Central as head athletic trainer in 1980, a position he had for 24 years. While serving in that position, McKibbin also served as an assistant athletic director and, later, as an associate athletic director. In 2004, he moved to his current role as director for UCO’s nationally-accredited graduate athletic training education program. He played a key role in developing the program into the first accredited graduate athletic training program in Oklahoma.

The NATA Hall of Fame is the highest honor an athletic trainer can receive. Honorees are recognized for contributions that enhance the quality of health care provided by athletic trainers and advance the profession. Since inducting its first class in 1962, the Hall of Fame has 310 members.

 

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O’Shea to be Inducted into NATA Hall of Fame

Article reposted from Houston Cougars
Author: Houston Cougars

 Legendary University of Houston head athletics trainer Michael “Doc” O’Shea has been selected to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hall of Fame and will be inducted at the NATA 68th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo in Houston on June 28.

O’Shea is the second Houston Athletics Trainer to be inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of Tom Wilson, who he replaced in 1993.

Widely regarded as one of the top collegiate athletics trainers in the country, O’Shea oversees the training room operations for the football team and for all Houston student-athletes.

Next week’s induction is just the latest honor for O’Shea. For his heroic efforts in saving the life of cornerback D.J. Hayden following a collision at practice, O’Shea received the Excellence in Athletics Training Award from the Southwest Athletic Trainers Association in July 2013.

With his quick thinking and action, O’Shea helped save Hayden’s life from an injury that is 95 percent fatal and more often seen in explosions or war casualties and never in athletics competition.

Nearly six months after his injury, surgery and rehabilitation, Hayden was taken with the No. 12 overall pick by the Oakland Raiders in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Just last month, he waas named the 2017 Chairs Award recipient, which honors non-alumni who have consistently and voluntarily given extraordinary support to the University of Houston at the University of Houston Alumni Association’s gala.

 

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Dedicated Athletic Trainer Tanya Dargusch Being Inducted Into NATA Hall of Fame

Article reposted from CBS Philly
Author: Don Bell

A sigh of relief and a feeling of comfort.

Because of her, parents can rest easy.

In Washington Township, one woman has spent nearly three decades helping athletes thrive and remain safe while doing it.

“I never look at the clock and say oh my gosh there’s an hour or two hours left it’s never like that,” says Tanya Dargusch, athletic trainer at Washington Township High School

There are over 1,200 student athletes at Washington Township High School.

Since 1988, they’ve all been under the watchful eye of Athletic Trainer Tanya Dargusch.

“I never worry once at any time, no matter the severity of the injury or what’s going on, whether it be an illness or something god forbid something more severe on the field or on the court, when she’s around you never wonder,” said Athletic Director Kevin Murphy

She’s worked with Olympians, helped write New Jersey’s legislation against steroid use in schools and been an out spoken advocate for her profession, which in some cases is the first medical attention students get.

“I just felt it as a personal mission of mine that all schools should have an athletic trainer, so I kind of went out and worked on that nationally,” said Dargusch.

Because of her impressive and groundbreaking career, early this month, Tanya will become one of the few women to be inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame.

“To be amongst those people is very very humbling,” Dargusch said. “Words can’t really express the feeling other than I can tell you when I was contacted I cried for 2 hours straight.”

Don’t expect Tanya to take much of a break this summer to celebrate, she has to do what she always does — take care of her kids

“Oh no you never really take  any time off, and that’s ok because I love what I do,” she says.

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Tanya Dargusch Named to NATA Hall of Fame

Article reposted from NJ.com
Author: NJ.com

Washington Township High School head athletic trainer Tanya Dargusch has been named to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hall of Fame, as the 2017 selection from District 2 (Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania) and one of seven inductees nationwide. She also was the organization’s 2015 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award winner.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame exists to recognize the very best in the profession of athletic training. Induction into the Hall of Fame honors athletic trainers who exemplify the mission of NATA through significant, lasting contributions that enhance the quality of health care provided by athletic trainers and advance the profession. To date, more than 250 athletic trainers have been inducted into the Hall of Fame and have been recognized for their noteworthy accomplishments and dedication to service, leadership and professionalism.

The 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees include:

  • John H. Anderson, MEd, ATC
  • Fran Babich, MS, ATC
  • Tanya Dargusch, LAT, ATC
  • Katherine I. Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC
  • MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, LAT, ATC, FNATA
  • Jeff McKibbin, MEd, LAT, ATC
  • Michael O’Shea, ATC

“It is with great pleasure that we have been informed of Mrs. Tanya Dargusch’s selection to the National Athletic Trainer’s Association’s Hall of Fame,” Washington Township Director of Athletics Kevin Murphy said. “Mrs. Dargusch has served thousands of Washington Township High School student athletes for the past three decades. Words cannot describe her value to our school community. She is a dedicated professional who has left a lasting impression on her students, as well as the colleagues she works with throughout South Jersey, New Jersey and the nation. ”

In 2014, Dargusch was chosen as the Chair to the NATA’s District Secretary Treasurers’ Committee. In addition, she is a member of the Athletic Trainers Society of New Jersey Hall of Fame (2013), the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2009) and the winner of several awards, including: the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Henry Schein Scholastic Trainer Award (2008); the National Athletic Trainers Association Athletic Trainer Service Award (2008); and the ATSNJ Victor D. Recine Distinguished Service Award (2007). In addition, Dargusch has served on committees, performed research and served as a guest speaker and presenter at numerous ATSNJ, EATA and NATA functions.

This item submitted by Matthew Pesyna for Washington Township School District.

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Sexton Named to Athletic Trainers hall of Fame

Article reposted from The Byron Review
Author: David Richards

Byron’s own Patrick Sexton has been inducted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame, one of seven of this year’s inductees.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), a nonprofit organization representing and supporting members of the athletic training profession, inducted the seven individuals into its Hall of Fame at the NATA 67th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo in Baltimore on Friday, June 24. The Hall of Fame is the highest honor an athletic trainer can receive. Honorees are recognized for their significant, lasting contributions that enhance the quality of health care provided by athletic trainers and advance the profession. Since inducting its first class in 1962, the Hall of Fame now has 303 members.

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Former Pacers Athletic Trainer David Craig Bound for Hall of Fame

David Craig, LAT ATC, longtime Head Athletic Trainer for the NBA Indiana Pacers and Director of Athletics for High Performance Breathing Technology, LLC will be inducted into the 2016 National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame.

David graduated from Purdue University working under the legendary William “Pinky” Newell. After working summer camps with the NFL’s Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, David spent the next 35 years as the Head Athletic Trainer for the NBA Indiana Pacers. During his time with the Pacers, David was part of two ABA championship teams.

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“I am excited to be recognized by my colleagues and inducted into the prestigious NATA – National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame,” stated Craig. “I want to thank my family and friends who have made it possible for me to practice as an athletic trainer for 45 years. Special thanks go out to the Indiana Pacers where I was the head athletic trainer for over 35 years. It has been an enjoyable career and I still enjoy being an athletic trainer.”

“We champion the outstanding contributions of David and his constant commitment and passion for the athletic training profession,” says Chuck Kimmel, ATC, NATA Honors & Awards Committee Chair. “We recognize and celebrate him as a member of the tremendous class of 2016 and all he has done to support NATA, its wide reaching programs and the members it represents.”

David was the first president of the Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association and in 1993 won the organization’s “Professional Clinician/Athletic Trainer of the Year” Award. In 1995, he was inducted into the IATA Hall of Fame. He served as the athletic trainer for the Eastern Conference in the 1985 and 1996 NBA All-Star Games. In 2001, he won the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. In 2003, he was named the recipient of the Joe O’Toole NBA Athletic Trainer of the Year Award and served as the athletic trainer for the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo.

David received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from Purdue University. In 2004, he served as one of the athletic trainers for the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team in Greece and continues to work with several USOC teams. David was also honored as a distinguished “Sagamore of the Wabash” by the Governor of Indiana.

David serves as Director of Athletics for High Performance Breathing Technology, LLC – “The Oxygen Advantage”© and as athletic trainer for many USOC teams, collegiate and professional athletes as well as the general public.

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