71st Annual SWATA Symposium & Billy Pickard Expo

07/16/2025 (8:00 AM)

09/30/2025 (8:00 AM)

(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

Frisco Embassy Suites & Convention Center 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, 75034

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SWATA 2025 FAQ's

Registration Is Open!
DATES: July 17-19, 2025
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor Healthy Roster

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor Scottish Rite for Children

Where is SWATA located this year?

The Frisco Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center
7000 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco, Texas 75034

SWATA 2025 Details:

Reminder - to register as a SWATA Member, you must be a member of the NATA. If not, please register as a non-member or renew your NATA membership today. Click Here To Join/Renew NATA Membership

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InEvent Mobile SWATA App

A unique SWATA App will be used for all schedules, maps, attendee communications and information related to SWATA 2025.

Professional Schedule Overview

The Annual Symposium includes many of our District Six professionals and nationally recognized experts from a variety of locations. All domains will be covered at different levels including essential and advanced. Please continue below for information on pre-conference events and highlights of regular scheduled conference programming!

Wednesday July 16
SWATA EDAC Service Project

Thursday July 17
Billy Pickard Expo Grand Opening 8:00am
Lectures & Labs 9:00am-2:30pm
Keynote 3:00pm

NATA, SWATA, TSATA, AATA Forums

2025 Welcome Reception 6:30pm onsite!

Friday July 18

Lectures & Labs 8:00am-3:30pm

Honors & Awards Ceremony 4:00pm

Saturday July 19

Lectures 8:30am-12:30pm

SWATA Early Registration Ended July 1st.
Prices increased for each category July 2-17.

Where do I pick up my badge if I pre-registered?

Report to the pre-registration booth inside the Exhibit Hall in the Convention Center with a photo ID and you will be able to pick up your badge. Badge pick up times are as follows: Thursday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM-11:00 AM.

I still need to pay, where do I go? What do I do if my registration check has not arrived through the mail before I arrive to pick up my packet at SWATA this week?

Please pay by CC by clicking the links in your registration confirmation. Any checks being mailed MUST be received by July 10, 2025 to be accepted as payment before arriving at SWATA. We cannot access mail between July 10 and the beginning of SWATA in Frisco. If you are not confident your check can arrive by this date, please bring it in person to registration to be processed properly. You should expect to pay by CC on site to gain access to SWATA events/sessions if checks are not recieved by July 10.

Registration Mailing Address for All SWATA Communications & Checks:
SWATA
1079 W. Round Grove Rd. STE 300-237
Lewisville, Texas 75067

Need a SWATA W9 Form for your employer? Email: swataoperations@gmail.com

Where do I go if I need to pay in Frisco?
Please see one of the Registration staff and they will be happy to take care of you and get a receipt emailed to you. Look for specific signage regarding onsite payment.

SWATA Refund Policy-Click Here

What night will alumni events be held?

We are suggesting Friday night July 18th as a good time for Alumni & Group gatherings. The Awards Ceremony begis early at 4:00 PM on this day with invited receptions to follow. Please check with your individual alumni groups for additional details. How about an outting to see the Frisco Rough Riders Double-A Baseball Team at Riders Park?The team in is in town playing the Corpus Christi Hooks Friday, Saturday and Sunday just steps away from the Embassy Suites. Play Ball!

When does the Billy Pickard Expo Hall open?

The Billy Pickard Expo will kick off with a grand opening on Thursday morning at 8:00 AM and remain open till 4:00 PM. The Expo hours on Friday are 8:00 AM–11:00 AM. Please visit these awesome vendors as they tirelessly support SWATA and athletic trainers everywhere!

When is the Honors and Awards Ceremony?

One of the highlights every year at SWATA is the ability to recognize and honor deserving members in the Honors and Awards Ceremony including Hall of Fame Inductees. This year’s celebration will be held in the Convention Center on Friday July 18 at 4 PM. Please make sure to join us as we honor these individuals’ accomplishments.

Registration Volunteers Needed!

If you can assist our dedicated volunteer staff with registration and other tasks please reach out to Catherine Windsor cwindsor312@gmail.com to inquire about where current needs are as the event draws closer.

2025 SWATA Welcome Reception -The GreAT Piano Duel
This event will be at the Frisco Convention Center
on Thursday July 17. SWATA Corporate Sponsor Information:
Help Support Our Organizaiton and this year's Symposium in Frisco
SWATA Corporate Sponsorship Categories

SWATA Vendor Information:
We Welcome Exhibitors and Vendors to register for this years event in Frisco.
More Vendor & Decorator Information Here

Stay in Frisco!

The host hotel for SWATA 2025 is the Frisco Embassy Suites and Convention Center by Hilton. Attendee Rate is $164 plus tax and fees.
We still have a few rooms available.
Click Here To Reserve a Room

Things To Do While In Town!

We are bringinig SWATA to Frisco, Texas July 17-19, 2025!
Learn more about Frisco!

This area has so much to offer while you are in town. From The Star and Dallas Cowboys Headquarters, to numerous restaurants, shopping and many exciting venues near by in the DFW Area, there is something for everyone.

Good News! The Frisco Rough Riders MLB Double-A Team is in town Friday July 18-Sunday July 20! Come see some of baseball's top prospects battle it out against the Corpus Christi Hooks. What a perfect venue for families or Alumni Nights!

Kaleidoscope Park:6-acre dynamic, innovative arts and culture destination that is home to free, year-round public programming, performances, and recreational activities.

Agenda

Advancing Athletic Training: Skills, Science & Support

This year’s educational event brings together a diverse lineup of presentations designed to enhance clinical practice, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and empower athletic trainers with the latest knowledge and techniques. From manual therapy and concussion care to mental health and emergency preparedness, this comprehensive program offers something for every level and setting in athletic training. Printable Agenda Here.

Mind Matters: Distinguishing Mental Health, Psychological First Aid, and Self-Care

This presentation explores the distinctions between mental health, psychological first aid (PFA), and self-care. It aims to clarify how these concepts differ in their approaches and applications for maintaining well-being and managing psychological stress. By examining each concept, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how mental health supports overall well-being, how psychological first aid is used in crisis situations, and how self-care practices can be integrated into daily life to prevent and mitigate stress. This knowledge will equip individuals with the tools to better address mental health needs, both personally and in support of others.

Comanche

Start

9:00 AM

End

10:00 AM

NATA Position Statement: Emergency Action Plan Development and Implementation in Sport

The 2024 NATA position statement provides updated recommendations for emergency action plan development and implementation. The new position statement outlines recommendations for optimizing patient outcomes, development, implementation and response. This program will review the new recommendations, provide information for where to find additional resources (i.e., a checklist, templates, etc.), and guide discussion for strategies for implementation.

Frisco 1/2

Start

9:00 AM

End

10:00 AM

Speakers

Mike Hopper

Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Evaluating Common Ankle Pathologies

Hands on diagnostic ultrasound lab including didactic and practical learning and application with diagnostic ultrasound tools. Lab clothes recommended.

Comanche

Start

9:00 AM

End

11:00 AM

Speakers

Alexander Jacobsen

S. Andrew Cage

Breaking Bad Breathing – Optimizing Breathing Patterns for Performance and Health

Helping Athletic Trainers to better recognize normal and suboptimal breathing patterns and respiratory symptoms during exercise and recovery. Athletic trainers will learn how to optimize these breathing patterns to eliminate symptoms in order to maximize the performance of athletes.

Frisco 4/5

Start

10:00 AM

End

11:00 AM

Speakers

John Robertson

Concussion Recovery Redefined: From Sideline Assessment to Exercise as Treatment

This presentation explores evidence-based concussion evaluation tools and the integration of exercise in recovery. Attendees will learn to administer and interpret assessments, implement graded exercise protocols, and develop individualized treatment plans, bridging knowledge and performance gaps to improve clinical practices and enhance recovery outcomes for concussed patients and athletes.

Frisco 1/2

Start

10:30 AM

End

11:30 AM

Speakers

Deidre Duke

Exploring Conflict Management Styles Among Athletic Trainers: An Interactive Animal-Based Assessment

Effective conflict management is crucial for ATs who navigate diverse interactions daily. This presentation introduces an engaging, animal-themed conflict style assessment to help ATs identify their inherent conflict resolution approaches. Participants will complete a brief quiz aligning their conflict management preferences with specific animals, fostering self-awareness and promoting discussions on enhancing interpersonal dynamics within athletic settings.

Comanche

Start

10:30 AM

End

11:30 AM

Speakers

Adam Annaccone

From the Athletic Training Room to the Board Room - Finding Your Voice for Crucial Conversations

We often find ourselves in situations where we are uncomfortable having conversations. Utilizing skills presented a level of comfort will be gained to maximize the effectiveness of these conversations. Being prepared to utilize communication effectively will increase job satisfaction, performance and patient outcomes.

Comanche

Start

1:00 PM

End

2:00 PM

Speakers

Jace Duke

Psychology of Injury from Mental Health Perspective

When an athlete encounters an injury, there are many emotions that they can experience. Athletic trainers have the skill set to provide physical rehabilitation, but often times the psychological needs can go unsee or unmet. After the onset of injury, an athlete can sustain wounds not only their physical body but to their social support and emotional health. Knowledge and understanding of the transtheoretical model of change can help athletic trainers gain insight and skills to approach injury rehabilitation more comprehensibly.

Frisco 1/2

Start

1:00 PM

End

2:00 PM

Speakers

Katie Harris

Examining Sudden Cardiac Arrest: The Impact of AEDs and Emergency Action Planning in Sports

AEDs can be the difference between life and death with sudden cardiac arrest. Project ADAM, a national nonprofit program, was established over 25 years ago to increase awareness and establish emergency programs. To date, over 200 lives have been saved as a result of timely and lifesaving responses across the country. A better understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest will allow the athletic trainer to process the importance of prior and proper planning critical to the initial response and how that response affects survival of student athletes, officials and spectators. Project Adam provides this knowledge and assists with the implementation of an emergency response team and plan. The ultimate goal is to create a keen recognition and proper awareness of the importance of advanced emergency planning

Frisco 4/5

Start

1:30 PM

End

2:30 PM

Speakers

Danielle Moye

Sarah Thieroff

Keynote

Frisco 1/2

Start

3:00 PM

End

4:00 PM

SWATA/NATA Forum

Frisco 1/2

Start

4:00 PM

End

5:30 PM

AATA Forum

Frisco 4/5

Start

5:30 PM

End

6:30 PM

TSATA Forum

Frisco 1/2

Start

5:30 PM

End

6:30 PM

Welcome Reception

Frisco Grand Ballroom - Exhibit Hall

Start

6:30 PM

End

9:00 PM

Imposter Phenomenon: Barrier or Opportunity for Growth?

This lecture explores Imposter Phenomenon (IP) in newly certified athletic trainers, affecting confidence and care despite competence. Addressing IP with tools like the Clance Test can boost self-awareness, performance, and professional growth.

Frisco 4/5

Start

8:00 AM

End

9:00 AM

Speakers

Carlitta Moore

Management of 5 Potentially Emergent Sport-Related Medical Conditions

This presentation addresses the management of five critical sport-related medical conditions: exertional sickling, asthma, diabetes, rhabdomyolysis, and seizures. Attendees will learn effective strategies for early recognition, treatment, and prevention to enhance athlete safety and care.

Frisco 1/2

Start

8:00 AM

End

9:00 AM

Speakers

David Stuckey

Free Communications - Oral Presentations

Hyoid Bone Fracture in a Division 1 Football Player: A Conservative Management Case Study

University of Houston
Louis K, Crane A, Knoblauch M, Hairston L.

Breaking Barriers: Disparities Among Minority Collegiate Athletes in Concussion reporting
Abilene Christian University
Villanueva J, Long M.

Frisco 4/5

Start

9:00 AM

End

10:00 AM

Everything Old is New Again: Why Basics are Best in the Middle and High School Settings

Reinforce foundational strength principles for safe, effective athletic development in schools.

Comanche

Start

10:00 AM

End

11:00 AM

Speakers

Missy Mitchell McBeth

Evolving Concussion Treatment: Integrating Early Physical Activity & Targeted Behavioral Strategies to Improve Outcomes

The science of concussion treatment continues to evolve with improved protocols and recommendations for athletic trainers. This talk will emphasize the strategies that athletic trainers can implement on a low-cost basis including the new recommendations for physical activity.

Frisco 1/2

Start

10:00 AM

End

11:00 AM

Speakers

Erin Reynolds

Sweat Electrolyte Testing for Every Setting

Appropriate hydration and electrolyte replacement is helpful in maintaining health and exercise performance. Many ATs do not have access to validated, reliable sweat testing methods. Our lab has tested many available sweat testing methods and have results to share with the AT audience.

Frisco 4/5

Start

10:30 AM

End

11:30 AM

Speakers

Brendon McDermott

Closing the Generation Gap

Professional expectations and learning styles can vary widely across generations. This presentation will outline the various generations encountered in athletic training and provide information on how the styles and beliefs of the various generations can work together to provide quality care.

Comanche

Start

11:30 AM

End

12:30 PM

Speakers

Mark Knoblauch

Interprofessional Collaboration in Sports Medicine

This session discusses how a multidisciplinary sports medicine team can have a profound impact on athlete health, well-being, athletic experience, performance, injury prevention, and recovery. It focuses on the tools necessary to work as a team to enhance athlete care, improve communication, and offer opportunities for learning, goal setting, and professional growth among team members.

Frisco 1/2

Start

11:30 AM

End

12:30 PM

Speakers

Missy Mitchell McBeth

Valerie Hairston

Amy Goodson

Beyond Labels: The Power of Us

ATs work with people from different backgrounds. Intersectionality offers a framework to recognize how overlapping social identities interact to shape unique perspectives. This interactive session will provide tools to improve working relationships.

Whirlaway

Start

12:00 PM

End

2:00 PM

Speakers

Kelvin Phan

Ramonica Scott

Why all the shaking? Vibration therapy and its clinical effects

Vibration therapy is common in rehabilitation and exercise performance/recovery. There are many types of vibration tools including joint wraps, gloves, balls, foam rollers, massage guns, and whole-body plates. The purpose of this presentation is to review common vibration tools including their purported physiological benefits and tested clinical effectiveness.

Frisco 4/5

Start

12:00 PM

End

1:00 PM

Speakers

Cindy Trowbridge

Fueling Teams and Programs on a Budget

Comanche

Start

1:00 PM

End

2:00 PM

Speakers

Amy Goodson

‘Will you capture the moment or let it slip?’ How Eminem taught us the importance of CPR, AEDs and sports emergency response plans

Frisco 1/2

Start

1:00 PM

End

2:00 PM

Speakers

Stephanie Kuzydym

Bridging the Gap: Mastering Communication between Athletic Trainers and Coaches

Building relationships between coaches and athletic trainers is the foundation to a successful working relationship, with the cornerstone of that success being effective communication. Athletic trainers will engage in dialogue with coaches practicing conflict resolution, and clear and concise communication regarding athlete status, schedule changes and weather decisions.

Frisco 4/5

Start

2:00 PM

End

3:00 PM

Speakers

Tiffany Phillips

Emotional Wellness & Resiliency: Discovering your True Colors

Whirlaway

Start

2:00 PM

End

3:30 PM

Speakers

Keilea Sumrall

LINDA BOBO

Navigating Natasha'a Law

Texas HB 2038, otherwise known as Natasha’s Law, addresses the prevention, treatment and oversight of concussions affecting student athletes in Texas. Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, HB 2038 has required every public school district and charter school in the state to create a concussion oversight team (COT). The COT is responsible for establishing return-to-sport protocol. Athletic Trainers are in the best position to advocate for student-athletes at their institutions and understanding the requirements of HB 2038 and having the vision to establish return-to-sport protocols using the most recent evidence-based practice are keys to their advocacy.

Comanche

Start

2:30 PM

End

3:30 PM

Speakers

Deidre Duke

Joshua Yonker

Bubba Wilson

Honors & Awards Ceremony

2025 SWATA Honors & Award Recipients

Hall of Fame - Britney Webb

Most Distinguished AT - Chris Shaddock

Bobby Gunn Unsung Hero - Catherine Windsor

Honorary Membor - Larry Commons

Frank Medina - Luzita Vela

James Dodson New Horizons - Joseph Eberhardt

John Harvey Humanitarian - EJ Hairston

Christine Bonci Excellence in AT Scholarship - Layci Harrison

Frisco 1/2

Start

4:00 PM

End

6:00 PM

PTSD and Post-Operative Rehabilitation

Explore trauma-informed care for athletes recovering physically and psychologically after surgery.

Frisco 1

Start

8:30 AM

End

9:30 AM

Speakers

Miranda Jensen

I Just Don't Feel Right - Dysautonomia in Sport-Related Concussion

Autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction secondary to sport-related concussion (SRC) is an emerging area of concern that is presently understudied. This lecture will explore the potential mechanisms of ANS dysfunction secondary to SRC, including how disruptions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems can manifest in clinical symptoms, such as orthostatic intolerance, impaired thermoregulation, and heart rate irregularities. We will review current research on the changes occurring in the brain after SRC and how these can influence the ANS. Finally, this lecture will provide ATs with simple diagnostic tools and potential therapeutic strategies to utilize with patients having suspected ANS dysfunction secondary to SRC. By examining the relationship between SRC and ANS regulation, this lecture hopes to provide insight into better referral and management of patients recovering from SRC with ANS dysfunction.

Frisco 1

Start

10:00 AM

End

11:00 AM

Speakers

Joshua Yonker

Best Practices for Using Emergency Medications

The number of medications for use in emergencies available to athletic trainers has

increased in recent years. Providing optimal emergency care to the limits of our practice

acts & standards includes the use of emergency medications. The regulations, policies,

storage & use of these medications will be discussed.

Frisco 1

Start

11:30 AM

End

12:30 PM

Speakers

David Stuckey

71st Annual SWATA Symposium & Billy Pickard Expo

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SWATA 2025 FAQ's

Registration Is Open!DATES: July 17-19, 2025CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SWATA Vendor Information: We Welcome Exhibitors and Vendors to register for this years event in Frisco. More Vendor & Decorator Information Here

Stay in Frisco!

The host hotel for SWATA 2025 is the Frisco Embassy Suites and Convention Center by Hilton. Attendee Rate is $164 plus tax and fees.We still have a few rooms available. Click Here To Reserve a Room

Things To Do While In Town!

We are bringinig SWATA to Frisco, Texas July 17-19, 2025!Learn more about Frisco! This area has so much to offer while you are in town. From The Star and Dallas Cowboys Headquarters, to numerous restaurants, shopping and many exciting venues near by in the DFW Area, there is something for everyone.

Good News! The Frisco Rough Riders MLB Double-A Team is in town Friday July 18-Sunday July 20! Come see some of baseball's top prospects battle it out against the Corpus Christi Hooks. What a perfect venue for families or Alumni Nights!

Kaleidoscope Park:6-acre dynamic, innovative arts and culture destination that is home to free, year-round public programming, performances, and recreational activities.

Agenda

Advancing Athletic Training: Skills, Science & Support

Registration Is Open!
DATES: July 17-19, 2025
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SWATA Vendor Information:
We Welcome Exhibitors and Vendors to register for this years event in Frisco.
More Vendor & Decorator Information Here

The host hotel for SWATA 2025 is the Frisco Embassy Suites and Convention Center by Hilton. Attendee Rate is $164 plus tax and fees.
We still have a few rooms available.
Click Here To Reserve a Room