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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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New Jersey Athletic Trainer Helps win State Championship

Although Ryan Logar could barely stand on both legs, the senior still lifted the Washington Township High School boys’ soccer team to another Group 4 state championship.

Logar hobbled on crutches with a left ankle sprain just two days before scoring the lone goal – with his “bum” foot – Sunday as the resilient Minutemen defended their state title with a 1-0 win over West Orange at Kean University.

“I kept off my feet until Friday,” Logar said smiling as his teammates dumped the water jug on Washington Township coach Shane Snyder.

Wearing a makeshift brace, Logar continued his dominant play during the postseason. Snyder called his fearless midfielder the team’s “engine.”

However, Snyder didn’t think Logar would even play against the North Jersey power, which had outshot opponents 261-78 on the season.

“He couldn’t run (Saturday),” Snyder said. “I think the adrenaline got him going.”

Washington Township finished 25-1-1 with their only loss coming against Rancocas Valley in the South Jersey Coaches Tournament final. The season – and championship – is even more remarkable considering the Minutemen lost four first-team All-South Jersey players from last season’s title team.

“We only talked about it when I thought we needed it,” Snyder said about using as motivation how the Township wasn’t expected to be back in the state finals.

The Minutemen somehow reached even deeper to find a higher level in the postseason, outscoring their six playoff opponents 112.

“To go out like this with back-to-back championships is incredible,” said senior defender Marc Murgo, who added winning the title in his final season was “even better” than last year.

Murgo and classmates Will Connolly, Scott Graham and Mike Roscioli forged a solid backline that kept West Orange (21-2) from converting any of the lob kicks inside the box to the Mountaineers taller and talented forwards. West Orange came into the game with 73 goals.

“This is crazy,” Connolly said. “To win our last game again is amazing.”

Unflappable senior goalie Matt Tini, a first-year starter, had four saves.

“It is just unbelievable,” Tini said. “Everyone doubted us, but we didn’t.”

Tini replaced senior midfielder Travis Yates in the net this season. Yates suffered a shoulder injury over the summer that forced him to play the field.

“Matt played fantastic,” Yates said.

“It is the best feeling,” Yates added. “To go out like this is unbelievable.”

Logar’s heroics was also unbelievable. He credited the Washington Township training staff for getting him back on the field.

“The athletic trainers turned like a two-week injury into a four-day injury,” he said.

Washington Township athletic trainer Tanya Dargusch returned the praise to Logar.

“I knew with his determination and heart that Ryan would be on the field,” Dargusch said.

On Tuesday, Logar scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 victory over Freehold in the state semifinals.

“He is a tough guy,” Murgo said about Logar. “I look up to him.”

Logar added another chapter to his famous families’ soccer legacy. His father, Andy, won a Division III national championship at Rowan University. Logar’s uncles, Chris and Dave, were also star players for the Profs.

Ryan’s older brother, Tyler, just finished his sophomore season at Rowan where he was captain. Tyler led the Minutemen to a 25-1 record two years ago.

Last year, Ryan helped lift the Minutemen to the first state championship in program history.

Against West Orange, Logar scored off a corner kick with 18:45 left in the first half.

“It was headed out to me and I got a touch with my left foot, and I just swung my left foot, even with the bum ankle,” Logar said.

When Logar saw the ball in the net, he said, “I didn’t feel pain. I felt good.”

And a two-time state champion.

Kevin Callahan; (856) 486-2424; kcallahan@GannettNJ.com

WASHINGTON TWP. 1

WEST ORANGE 0

Play of the game: Washington Township senior Ryan Logar scored with 18:45 left in the first half for the state championship goal.

Player of the game: Logar reinjured his left ankle Tuesday in the state semifinal win over Freehold and left the field on crutches, but somehow managed to score the lone goal – with his left foot.

Well said: “He is so darn tough”-Washington Township coach Shane Snyder said about Logar.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/2015/11/22/washington-township-defends-title-1-0-win-west-orange/76222128/