Charles J. Redmond is a name synonymous with Athletic Training here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Charlie has been recognized at the state, regional and national levels for his outstanding work ethic and service in moving the profession of Athletic Training forward. Charlie’s resume of service to the profession spans the current pillars of the strategic alliance, having served on the NATA Board of Directors from 1986-1992, the NATA Education Council Clinical Education Committee from 1998-2003, and as a previous member of the board of directors of the NATA Research and Education Foundation.  Charlie has been recognized as a NATA Distinguished Athletic Trainer, as well as being inducted into both the ATOM and NATA Hall of Fame. 

 

Charlie Redmond has been a part of the fabric of Springfield College for well over 45 years where he received his BS and master’s degree. Charlie has served in various roles at the college having been named head athletic trainer and professor of physical education at Springfield College in 1969. As a head athletic trainer, Charlie oversaw the care of the college’s student-athletes for nearly two decades before relinquishing the position in 1988. In 1985, Redmond was named the head of the college’s Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP), before taking over as Chair of the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies in 1994. In 2004, Charlie served as the Distinguished Professor of Humanics for the College and in June of 2008, became the Dean of the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.  Throughout his career, Charlie has always remained student-centered, having mentored and educated countless AT students here in the Commonwealth. 

 

 

​​In recognition of Charles J Redmond and his commitment to education and the athletic training field, a $2,500 scholarship is available to a student who is currently enrolled in a CAATE accredited professional athletic training program in the state of Massachusetts that best demonstrates the characteristics of responsibility, leadership and service. Responsibility: the individual demonstrates the ability to self-reflect and take responsibility for their behaviors and actions. Leadership: the individual demonstrates the ability to work effectively individually or in a group. Service: the individual demonstrates willingness to work with others and make people’s lives better.

Letters of recommendation should reflect on the qualities of responsibility, leadership and service as defined above. The Awards/Scholarship Committee will make a recommendation to the executive board based on these factors. Materials will be accepted on a rolling basis, but are due no later than November 15th. Click HERE for the application.

* AT students are eligible to receive a single ATOM scholarship in their academic career. Need shall not be a factor in the granting of this scholarship. AT students receiving assistance from other sources are still eligible for these scholarships.

**Individuals may apply for multiple scholarships in a given year, but are only eligible to receive a single scholarship. Considerations will be made separately for each scholarship.

*** Each nominating Licensed/Certified Athletic Trainer may submit no more than a total of two nominations, regardless of scholarship category—nomination forms are available here:

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NOMINATING ATHLETIC TRAINER

 

 

 

 

GRANTS

ATOM/Collins Sports Medicine High School Athletic Training Grants

Two $1,000 grants are available to assist athletic trainers working in the secondary school setting. The application consists of a letter explaining the current program needs and ideas of what would be purchased with the money to improve the current situation. This is a joint grant with Collins Sports Medicine. The recipients are notified in December and the official presentation is done in January at the EATA Annual Meeting. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but are due no later than November 15th. Click HERE to apply.

 

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