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Shift Name(In-Person) Innovations in Athletic Training: Leadership, Legacy, and Lessons from Dr. Rod Walters
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6-7:30p

Discovery Hall 1070

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In this session, Dr. Rod Walters II, DA, ATC will share the pivotal moments and professional journey that led to his National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame induction, reflecting on key experiences, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. He will also explore the evolving and essential role of the athletic trainer within the healthcare system, highlighting how ATs contribute to athlete safety, clinical oversight, and interdisciplinary care.
This event offers valuable insight into leadership, professional growth, and the evolving field of athletic training for students, practitioners, health and human service professionals, and anyone interested in the future of athletic training.
Presented by:

  • Dr. Rod Walters II, DA, ATC 

  • Rod Walters was involved in the care and prevention of student-athlete injuries for twenty-seven years on college campuses from Hickory, North Carolina (Lenoir-Rhyne College) to Boone, North Carolina (Appalachian State University) to Columbia, South Carolina (University of South Carolina). In 2005 he was inducted into the NATA’s Hall of fame, and is a published author of Tape, I-C-E, and Sound Advice. 

The Innovations in Athletic Training Speaker Series is generously sponsored by Drs. Rock and Emma Vomer of Avance Care.

Registrations44 out of 70
Date & TimeWed, Mar 25, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
601 S. College Rd
Wilmington, NC
Discovery Hall 1070

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