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ATSNJ Member Sandra Lynch-Massi Recieves Prestigious Award

Evesham Fire-Rescue and Evesham Township congratulate FF/Inspector/EMT Sandra Lynch-Massi for being recognized as one of Burlington County's Outstanding Women of The Year.  On Thursday March 28th, the Burlington County Advisory Council on Women and the Board of Chosen Freeholders honored six women who have made a difference and an impact in the community as leaders in business, education, public service, social service, and the arts. Sandy received the award for her contributions to public service.

Sandy works in a non-traditional career serving as a role model for women and girls who seek to become firefighters and EMTs. She is employed by Evesham Fire-Rescue where she is currently assigned to our Main Street station. Sandy is dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism and performance.

A member of the International Association of Firefighters Local 4687, she participates in various fundraising efforts including the Relay For Life, the Muscular Dystrophy Fill the Boot fundraiser, and the I.A.F.F. Charitable Fitness Team where she recently completed the Marine Corp Marathon.

Sandy earned a masters degree in Public Administration from Farleigh Dickinson University and is a Certified Fire Inspector and Emergency Medical Technician. She is an instructor of firefighting and emergency medical technician skills at the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center.

27th Annual ATSNJ Conference a Huge Success!

The two day annual conference hosted by the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey was a huge success! This year’s meeting took place at the Hamilton Park Hotel and Conference Center located in Florham Park, NJ.

Sunday was the first day of events and offered a pre-course workshop on emergency care hosted by Dr. Robb Rehberg, PhD, ATC, CSCS. Dr. Rehberg is the author of the book Sports Emergency Care:  A Team Approach. Sunday was also host to Committee Day and the Awards Banquet.

Committee Day was a great opportunity for the Committee Chairmen and the members of those committees to get together and have open conversation about the direction of the Society. After a lengthy group discussion, a ton of great ideas were formed that will aide in the advancement of the Society and the Athletic Training profession.

The Awards Dinner was held Sunday night and was a night of recognition for some very special and deserving Athletic Trainers. The ATSNJ gave out several scholarships, recognized several members for their accomplishments, and inducted ATSNJ members Tanya Dargush and Michael Prybicien into the ATSNJ Hall of Fame.

ATSNJ Welcomes Two Into 2013 Hall of Fame Class

 

The Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey is proud to announce the induction of two Certified Athletic Trainers into the 2013 ATSNJ Hall of Fame class! Entering immortality at an awards dinner on Sunday, February 24, 2013, are Tanya Dargusch and Michael Prybicien.

Tanya Dargusch is the Head Athletic Trainer at Washington Township High School. She has been practicing as an Athletic Trainer for the past 26 years. Dargusch has been a member of the ATSNJ since she came to New Jersey in 1987 and had previously served on the Executive Board as the Southern Representative. Since that time she has served the Society in various roles. Eric Schwartz, who is the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Washington Township High School and ATSNJ President-Elect, nominated Tanya for this position.

ATSNJ Recognizes 7 Award Recipients at Awards Banquet Sunday Evening

The Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey recognized 7 individuals at an Awards Banquet on Sunday evening, February 24th.  By the conclusion of the event, excluding the Hall of Fame inductees, 5 awards were given out to 7 individuals.

The Vito Recine High School Scholarship is given to a high school senior from NJ aspiring to pursue a career in athletic training while assisting the ATC at their school as a student aide. This year’s recipient is Devin Patrick Dromgoole from Triton High School in Runnemede, New Jersey. Dromgoole is a high school senior who has been accepted into a CAATE accredited college or university has served as a student aide for his high school’s Certified Athletic Trainer for all 4 years of his high school career. During his time as a student aide, Dromgoole worked with the football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ basketball and wrestling teams for the past 4 years. The Eagle Scout also served in the same role with the baseball, softball, track and field, and boys’ tennis teams for 2 seasons and is CPR and First Aid Certified.

Ridgewood High School athletic trainer's concussion awareness program gets national attention

When Katie Couric's producer called Nick Nicholaides two weeks ago, it was one sign of the success of theRidgewood High School (RHS) athletic trainer's concussion awareness program.

Nicholaides will be on Couric's new ABC talk show "Katie" today at 3 p.m., but the real success of the program appears to be a recent reduction of concussions among Ridgewood student athletes.

To read more, click here.

ATSNJ Members Provide a Helping Hand with Medfest

 

Four members of the Athletic Trainers Society of New Jersey recently volunteered to help out Medfest 2012 at the Special Olympics headquarters in Lawrenceville, NJ.  Directed by Jeffrey A Zlotnick MD CAQ FAAFP, past president of NJ Academy of Family Physicians, coordinates physicians and athletic trainers in an effort to provide comprehensive  physical examinations for special Olympic athletes. 

“Medfest started 8 or 9 years ago when the Special Olympics approached me and asked if we could do a physical on these athletes.  As with any population, we are looking for problems that would put that at risk for participating.  Cardiovascular and musculo-skeletal are the most common risks, and this is pretty much the same as the general population.  However, this group tends to have much more complex neurological and behavioral problems and some physical disabilities.  Our job is to document what the problems are and what limitations they may have and then let Special Olympics using their "Adaptive Sports Program" and figure out what they can participate in within those limits” remarks Zlotnick. 

Members from the ATSNJ have been helping with Medfest for the past 5 years and have been involved in the musculoskeletal screening process for over 400 Special Olympic athletes over the years.  This year’s event was extremely productive as we provided examinations for over 100 Special Olympic athletes. 

APP: Athletic Trainers are the First Line of Defense with High School Injuries

The Asbury Park Press (April 28, 2012) - When it comes to the role of athletic trainers in high schools, Eric Nussbaum asks a valid question.

“Would you send your kid to a pool or the beach without a lifeguard?” said the athletic trainer from Colts Neck High School and president of the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey. “Why would you think about letting your kid participate in sports without proper supervision? We are the lifeguards of the sporting community.”

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Phil Hossler Featured in National "Got Milk Campaign

By Jordan C. Hull

Central New Jersey.com

Each day at East Brunswick High School, Phil Hossler sets up camp in the training room as athletes trickle in after practice and events for some ice-cold replenishment. Hossler, an athletic trainer for 38 years, doesn’t offer protein substances, energy drinks or even water or Gatorade. Instead, the Hall of Fame trainer pushes a not so common, yet tasty childhood favorite: lowfat chocolate milk.

To read more of this article visit:

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20120404/NJSPORTS01/304040039/Got-milk-Hossler-says-you-should-after-workouts 

 

Michael Prybicien Inducted Into NJSCA Hall of Fame

 
By Neila Buday
Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey, Wayne, NJ
 Michael Prybicien, athletic trainer at Passaic High School, became the most recent athletic trainer inducted into the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association (NJSCA) Hall of Fame during a recent induction held on March 25th at the Pin Manor in Edison, NJ. . This honor recognizes coaches and athletic trainers for their integrity, ethics and skills. “On and off the field these role models have worked to shape our youth and enrich the future of so many student-athletes,” stated Steve Timko, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) executive director. The 35 inductees represented 32 public and 2 parochial schools. All inductees must have at least 10 years experience in New Jersey secondary schools.
 

Not only do Athletic Trainers save lives, but they also help to win Super Bowls

By Steve Kennelly and Eric Nussbaum

March is Athletic Training month and the theme this year is “Athletic Trainers Save Lives”. It is a time to recognize athletic trainers and highlight the many roles athletic trainers play in the care of athletes. 

The Athletic Trainers Society of New Jersey recently visited with the athletic training staff of the New York Giants to get a glimpse behind the scenes of the Giant’s Super Bowl run through an athletic trainers perspective. 

The Giants Athletic Training staff is led by Ronnie Barnes who is the Head Athletic Trainer and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs.  He is a member of the National Athletic Training Hall of Fame and he oversees the medical staff and healthcare of the Giants.  Barnes has been with the Giants for 31 years and will be receiving his fourth super bowl ring in May.  He notes that he “ is extremely lucky to work for the NY Giants organization and to work with such a great staff.” 

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