Don’t forget to register! OATA Annual Meeting & Symposium are fast approaching! We look forward to seeing you in Columbus! Go to oata.org for more information.

Upcoming Events: 🔵@ohioata Conference in Columbus, OH, May 16th & 17th 🔵GCATA Spring Meeting at the Cincinnati Ballet, Monday, June 2nd 🔵 KY AT Society State Meeting in Louisville, KY, June 13th & 14th 🔵 sports.med.emergencies Conference at UC, July 18 th& 19th

Beyond heartbreaking. Please pray for Dylan’s family, friends, coaches, teammates, classmates, teachers, and medical support through this horrible tragedy. May they find comfort and love and support from all who loved Dylan 🙏

Congratulations to our sports medicine team, named Big 12 Sports Medicine Staff of the Year! 🏆 📝: cpaw.me/3ee633

Last Friday, 20-year-old Angel City FC defender Savy King collapsed on-field during a NWSL match. Fortunately, she received medical attention immediately and had heart surgery this week after doctors determined she had a heart abnormality. Her family released a statement that

Can’t wait to see everyone at Nationwide Convention Center in Columbus tomorrow! Let’s have a great weekend!

And OATA 2025 is a wrap! Thank you to all who attended, all of our tremendous sponsors (Ohio Health, Healthy Roster, and the Emily Program)! Congrats to all of our OATA award winners, especially John Smith on making the Hall of Fame, and Aaron Himmler as AT of the Year 🎉

This May, the OATA honors AANHPI Heritage Month by recognizing the diverse voices, cultures, and contributions of AANHPI athletic trainers across Ohio and beyond. Representation matters—in every training room, on every sideline. #AANHPIHeritageMonth #OATAproud

The OATA celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month by honoring trailblazers like Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the lasting impact of Jewish Americans in healthcare, justice, and education. Learn more at jewishamericanheritage.org. #OATA #JAHM #RBG #AthleticTraining

🌈 Happy Pride Month from the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association! We’re proud to support inclusive, affirming care for all athletes and ATs. Let’s uplift. Let’s represent. Let’s lead with pride. #PrideMonth #OATA #LGBTQinAT

Inclusive care starts with inclusive language. 📷 Here are a few important terms every AT should know: Language matters in healthcare. Use it wisely. #InclusiveAT #LGBTQTerminology

LGBTQ+ youth are over 2x more likely to experience mental health challenges. Athletic trainers are often the first line of support for student-athletes. ✅Check in ✅Listen without judgment ✅Provide affirming care ✅ Use their preferred pronouns 💪You can make a difference

🌈Being an ally is more than just support — it’s action. ✅Use inclusive language ✅ Display visible signs of support (pins, posters, pronouns) ✅ Speak up against discrimination ✅Keep learning You don’t need to have all the answers — just show up with heart. #AllyshipInAT

Visibility saves lives. Inclusion in athletic training isn’t optional — it’s essential. Use your voice. Create safe spaces. Be the difference. 🏳️‍🌈 #OATA #PrideInAT #LGBTQinSports #VisibilityMatters #PrideEveryDay

1 in 5 Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ+ 🌈 LGBTQ+ youth are just as likely to play sports—but twice as likely to drop out due to unwelcoming environments. Athletic trainers can change that. Let’s lead with pride and make every training room a safe space. #PrideMonth #OATA

Wondering how to make your athletic training space more inclusive? Start here: 🏳️‍🌈 Post a pride flag or Safe Space sticker 🗣️Introduce yourself with pronouns 📕Take LGBTQ+ competency training 📎Review your policies for gender inclusion It’s not just what you say. It’s what you do!

As Pride Month wraps up, remember: inclusion isn’t just seasonal. Let’s continue to support, advocate, and elevate LGBTQ+ voices in athletic training all year long. Thanks for showing up with us. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #OATA #PrideEveryDay #LGBTQinHealthcare

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