The CAATE is proud to recognize the inspiring achievements and dedicated work of Laura Kunkel, EdD, LAT, ATC, PES, FNAP. Kunkel serves on the CAATE Standards Committee and is its Chair. She also continues to serve as a CAATE peer reviewer. How did you become involved with athletic training? I discovered athletic training when I was in high school. We had an athletic trainer...

Upcoming Events Upcoming CAATE Appearances for Residency & Fellowship Workshops and Presentations: AAOE Annual Conference: April 20-22 (Louisville, KY) Presentation: "Integrating Athletic Trainers Into Orthopedic Care: Roles, Regulations, and Residency Preparation" CATS 2026 Symposium: May 14 (Las Vegas, NV) Koehneke Award The Pete Koehneke Award...