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Commission proclaims National Athletic Training Month; local trainers recognized
Summary
The commission proclaimed March 2026 as National Athletic Training Month and a local athletic trainer accepted the recognition, emphasizing athletic trainers’ roles in schools, clinics and public safety and noting state and national membership counts referenced in the proclamation.
At the March 4 meeting the commission read a proclamation recognizing National Athletic Training Month. A local athletic trainer accepted the proclamation on behalf of area practitioners and described athletic trainers’ roles in prevention, emergency care and rehabilitation across schools, hospitals and public-safety settings.
"Athletic trainers are certified health care professionals who prevent, treat, and diagnose injuries and emergencies," the local trainer said while accepting the proclamation and noting the National Athletic Trainers Association represents more than 45,000 members nationwide. The proclamation also referenced approximately 3,049 athletic trainers in Florida.
The commission thanked the presenter and noted the proclamation as an opportunity to highlight the contribution of athletic trainers in protecting student and athlete health across the community.
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