2026 Summer Educational Symposium and Annual Business Meeting
Hosted by the LATA Executive Committee
The Marriott of Baton Rouge - June 4-6, 2026
5500 Hilton Ave. Baton Rouge LA 70808
Event Schedule:
Thursday 6/4:
- 8A: Executive Committee Meeting, location tba
- 8A-12P: In-person Committee Meetings at The Marriott
- 11A-4P: Registration Open
- 1P-4P: Workshop: "Adult Menta Health First Aid Training" (separate registration-3 CEU's)
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- Join us for a collaborative session with Dr. Kirsten Cunha from LSU’s Masters in Athletic Training Program, where you’ll learn how—just as CPR helps you assist someone in cardiac arrest—Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) equips you to support individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use–related crisis.
- This course will result in an Adult Mental Health First Aid Certificate through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- This additional lecture series is limited to 24 registrants.
- LSU's Huey P. Long Fieldhouse B129
- 5P-6:30P: LATA Business Meeting @ The Marriott of Baton Rouge (All Members Welcome)
- 7P: Welcome Social at The Marriott
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- Attendees will receive one complimentary drink ticket (included with event registration) for beer or wine. After the tickets are used, the event will transition to a cash bar. Additionally, heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
Friday 6/5: (UP TO 8 CEU's)
- 8A-12P- Morning Lectures (Breakfast Provided)
- 12P-1P- Awards Luncheon- All attendees welcome
- 1:30P-5:30P- Afternoon Lectures
- 7P-9P- HALL OF FAME Cocktail event (Ticket included with event registration, or a guest ticket can be purchased for an extra charge; ticket includes one beer/wine ticket, along with heavy hors d'oeuvres)
Saturday 6/6: (UP TO 4 CEU's)
- 8A-12P- Morning Lectures
- 1p-3P - New Officer On-Boarding
Full Academic Agenda Below:
Friday June 5, 2026
8:00-9 Shockwave/PWave us and application
Wayne Johnson DC, CCSP
9-10 Utilizing Virtual Reality In Return To Play
Jack Marucci MS, LAT, ATC
15 minute break
10:15-11:15 Thermoregulation in Extreme Environments
Neil Johannsen PhD
11:15-12:15 Managing your Personal Brand
Tommy Karam PhD
12:15-1:15 LUNCH
1:15-2:15 Protecting the Profession: A Modern Look at Athletic Training Discipline Cases
Corey Oshikoya EdD, LAT, ATC
2:15-3:15 Soccer Kicking Mechanics: A Phase-by-Phase Breakdown
Riley Proffer DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS
3:30-4:30 Compliance and Care: Understanding Safety Laws in Louisiana Sports
JD Boudreaux EdD, PT, LAT, ATC, SCS
4:30-5:30 How being Entrepreneurial can create sustainability within the profession of Athletic Training Micki Collins MS, LAT, ATC
Chad Arceneaux LAT, ATC, CAFS, C-PS, HSSCS
Saturday June 6, 2026
8:00-9:00 Low Cost, High Value: a framework for integrating minimal/no equipment training methods to maximize health, longevity in sport and outputs
Ashley Kowalewski MS, RSCC, CSCS, SCCC
9:00-10:00 Beyond the Athletic Training Room: NIL and Revenue Share in Today’s Sports Landscape
David Fleshman JD
10:00-11:00 Practical implementation of Low Cost, High Value Training Methods
Ashley Kowalewski MS, RSCC, CSCS, SCCC
Hotel Information
- Hotel Reservations can be made online with this link
- Address: 5500 Hilton Ave. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
- Room Rate: $139/night when booking by FRIDAY MAY 15th
Learning Objectives (list subject to change and additions)
Possible Student-Aide Day on Saturday June 6th. If interested, please email Deanna Melancon at latasecretary@gmail.com
Registration Info
Early registration for the Symposium will open on April 1, 2026 (closes June 3, 2026) and will be based on the individual's current membership status with the LATA (questions regarding membership should be forwarded to latasecretary@gmail.com BEFORE processing online registration):
TARGET AUDIENCE: Athletic Trainers
According to the educational levels described by the NATA's Professional Education Committee, this continuing education symposia offered is considered to be "Essential/Advanced" Levels
Education Symposium Cancellation/refund policy
Cancellations received at least 14 days before the event are 100% refundable; 0-14 days before the event are 50% refundable There will be no refund made the day of the event. If participants register and do not attend, they are still responsible for full payment. Participants will need to contact LATA Treasurer with a request for refund.
Email: latatreasurer@gmail.com
LATA will process the participant’s refund within 5-7 business days from the day the request is received.
Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education (CE) to Certified Athletic Trainers.
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