About Us
President's Message
Welcome to the Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey, Inc!
Our website is designed to provide up to date information on various athletic training and sports medicine topics to the athletic trainer, athletic training student, physicians, parents, coaches and athletes. You'll see throughout our website we are indeed a society committed to the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of injuries to the athletes we serve while also working to ensure that the athletic training profession continues to advance.
For the athletic training professional...
If you're a practicing certified and/or licensed athletic trainer, this site serves as a valuable resource of information. You'll find important documents such as the "Athletic Training Licensure Act," and the "Department of Education Law." If you are athletic trainer new to the state of New Jersey you will find the state’s employment requirements. On our homepage, you will find the most recent events and activities involving the ATSNJ. From our annual educational conference, to our late spring tennis tournament, to our summertime golf outing, to meeting with legislators, the ATSNJ is busy throughout the year. A section of the website is devoted to helping you find information on the nomination processes of our various prestigious awards. Take time to appreciate the athletic trainers who have worked so hard for this great profession and have been honored with induction into the ATSNJ Hall of Fame or with our Distinguished Service Award. In our history section, you'll be sure to gain an appreciation of how far we've come in NJ, and come to know some of the people that helped to get us here. If you are either interested in getting involved within the organization or just want to express your concern on an issue click on the about us tab to find how to contact either an executive council member or committee chairperson
For the athletic training student...
You'll find applications for the ATSNJ scholarships awarded every year at our annual conference. You can identify the members on the newly formed student committee. These members are your inlet to the society. The site contains links to various sites that will enhance your knowledge of the profession of athletic training while also serving as valuable resource tool in your educational process. Be sure review the current athletic training laws in NJ, as this will be important information to know when taking your first job.
For parents, coaches and athletes…
The website contains specific sections for the athlete, parent and coach. Within these sections the ATSNJ will strive to provide you with the up to date information on a variety of topics related to the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
For physicians…
You'll find information on the unique healthcare provided by licensed athletic trainers, the education and qualifications necessary to become an athletic trainer, and links to other organizations such as the National Athletic Trainers' Association. Within the physicians section, you will be able to view a video, or download documents that will educate you as to the benefits of utilizing an athletic trainer as a physician extender.
Should you have any questions, please contact myself or any member of our Executive Council. Enjoy your visit!
Sincerely,
Michael Prybicien, MA, ATC, CSCS, EMTB
President, ATSNJ, Inc.
mikep@atsnj.org
