2026 SUMMER EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM (06/04/2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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)
- 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
- 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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2026 SUMMER EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM (06/04/2026)