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Leadership and Service in the Athletic Training Profession MAATA Annual Symposium May 2017

Leadership and Service in the Athletic Training Profession MAATA Annual Symposium May 2017. Patricia Aronson, PhD, ATC Lynchburg College District III Director NATA Board of Directors. L earning Objectives.

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Leadership and Service in the Athletic Training Profession MAATA Annual Symposium May 2017

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  1. Leadership and Servicein the Athletic Training ProfessionMAATA Annual Symposium May 2017 Patricia Aronson, PhD, ATC Lynchburg College District III Director NATA Board of Directors

  2. Learning Objectives Recognize professional leadership opportunities in AT at the local, state, regional, and national levels Develop a plan for personal engagement in the AT profession. Differentiate from one professional’s involvement to one’s own personal development. Judge the appropriateness of professional engagement in Athletic Training.

  3. Laurent and Bradney • Laurent TG, Bradney DA. Leadership behaviors of athletic training leaders compared with leaders in other fields, J Athl Train. 2007; 42(1): 120-125. • Effective leaders have the ability to get things done by influencing others. • Conclusion: Athletic training leaders are transformational leaders [attitudes, values, shared vision, high standards]. Athletic training education program accreditation requirements likely account for the difference in leadership practices between PDs and HATCs.

  4. Kahanov and Andrews Kahanov L, Andrews L. A survey of athletic training employers’ hiring criteria. J Athl Train. 2001; 36:408-412. • Personal characteristics accounted for 25% of the variance in employers' hiring criteria: these characteristics included self-confidence, maturity, interpersonal skills, assertiveness, enthusiasm, technical skills, ability to articulate goals, oral communication skills, leadership skills, initiative, ambition, problem-solving skills, and writing skills.

  5. BOC Practice Analysis, 7th Ed • Health Care Administration (Domain 5) • Knowledge of: • k. Leadership styles and theories • Skill in: • s. Providing leadership appropriate to situations and people • o. Interacting with appropriate administrative leadership Henderson J. The 2015 Athletic Trainer Practice Analysis Study. Omaha NE: Board of Certification; 2015.

  6. Leadership Defined • Google: defining “Leadership” top hits: • 33 Ways to Define Leadership • 5 Ways to Define Leadership • The 9 Traits That Define Great Leadership • http://www.georgeambler.com/defining-leadership/ • Leadership as influence • Leadership as change • Leadership as service • Leadership as character • Leadership as development

  7. Leadership Defined “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” — John Quincy Adams, American 6th US President (1825-29)

  8. 12 Distinguishing Qualities that Define True Leaders By Henry S. Givray, President & CEO, SmithBucklin http://www.boardforward.com/201411/12_Distinguishing_Qualities_that_Define_True_Leaders#jump • Uncompromised integrity in both words and action • Striving hard to earn trust and readily giving it • Courage and self-confidence to do the right thing versus what’s convenient, expedient, popular or personally beneficial • Honoring one’s word by always delivering on promises and commitments

  9. 12 Distinguishing Qualities that Define True Leaders By Henry S. Givray, President & CEO, SmithBucklin http://www.boardforward.com/201411/12_Distinguishing_Qualities_that_Define_True_Leaders#jump 5. Resolute determination to surface and confront issues and conflict with openness and candor balanced with diplomacy and empathy 6. Accountability, defined as embracing ownership of actions, decisions, commitments and results – yours and those of the people who answer to you 7. A steadfast work ethic and commitment to personal excellence

  10. 12 Distinguishing Qualities that Define True Leaders By Henry S. Givray, President & CEO, SmithBucklin http://www.boardforward.com/201411/12_Distinguishing_Qualities_that_Define_True_Leaders#jump 8. Authentic humility 9. Compassion, kindness and genuine caring for others 10. A genuine desire to serve others; putting service ahead of self-interest 11. Tough-minded optimism 12. A high degree of self-awareness

  11. What’s wrong with this tweet?

  12. Does this help or hurt the AT profession?

  13. NATA Women in Athletic Training Task Force Survey - 1996 • Please indicate whether you have done the following activities: • 1. Volunteered to serve on committees at the national level, district level, or state level • 2. Been asked to serve on committees at the national level, district level, or state level • SURVEY SAYS: • Women responding NEVER: • 1) 89, 84, 72% • 2) 93, 89, 83% • Men responding NEVER: • 1) 79 70, 57% • 2) 85, 79, 64%

  14. By Gender 2015-16: M: 438 (47.6%) F: 482 (52.4%)

  15. As an individual, what can one DO to become a leader in the profession of AT or other service-oriented professions? Climbing the Leadership Ladder

  16. One professional’s journey • First 3 years  GA, Intern, 1st year real job • No professional involvement • +4 years  at D1 working as Assistant AT • State games, Cramer Clinics • + 25 years  Head AT then Prof at DIII • VATA: PRC, Regional Rep, President-Elect, President • NATA: WATC (11 years!) • District: Secretary  Director + NATA: BOD

  17. School Level State Level Regional Level National Level – 900+ volunteers! Ways to Get Involved TODAY

  18. Involvement • Leaders point the direction better than most. • Greenleaf • If you are not a leader… what then? • MOVE THE PROFESSION FORWARD!

  19. Top 10 ways to support the AT profession Post something positive about your profession or job on social media Donate to the NATA Foundation Donate to the NATA PAC or your state PAC Secure a personal NPI number (students as well as professionals) Call, write, e-mail, and/or visit your state and national legislators today to say, “hello, I’m here, and I vote with 45,000 other ATs” Call a committee chair or your state president and ask if he/she needs help with any activities (short-term or long-term projects) Join or renew your NATA Membership and read the materials sent to you to keep informed, take the surveys, vote in the elections, be engaged in the profession Consider applying to the NATA Leadership Academy as professional development or work on a Safe Sports School Award If you have a calling for care, consider training with the ATs Care program when DIII brings the program to the district meeting If you are an AT working in the Secondary School Setting, complete the ATLAS survey (we have provided a QR code in the Newsletter for quick app access)

  20. Learning Objectives Recognize professional leadership opportunities in AT at the local, state, regional, and national levels Develop a plan for personal engagement in the AT profession. Differentiate from one professional’s involvement to one’s own personal development. Judge the appropriateness of professional engagement in Athletic Training.

  21. NETWORKING PRACTICE Introductions Positions of leadership 1 piece of advice MEET!

  22. The Professional Leadership and Service in Athletic Training QUESTIONS? Lynchburg College Thank you for your future service!

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