Far West Athletic Trainers Association

The Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association (FWATA) is comprised of athletic trainer associations from California, Nevada and Hawaii under District 8 of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).

FWATA strives to improve the quality of health care for athletes, patients and clients and enhance the profession of Athletic Training, through leadership, education, and cooperative efforts with other organizations and allied health professions.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association is to advocate for the athletic training profession and provide professional resources for the engagement and development of our members.

Vision Statement: As a vital part of the inter-professional health care team, members will be recognized as essential licensed practitioners through the provision of unique athletic training services.

FWATA Managing Board

Lyn Nakagawa MS, ATC, CSCS

District Director

University of Hawaii at Manoa
1337 Lower Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
808.956.7144

Cindy Clivio MEd, ATC

District Secretary

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
1887 Makuakane Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
808.842.8211

Todd Hamburg ATC

District Treasurer

Nevada AT Association
8406 Belmont Valley Street
Las Vegas, NV 89123
702.217.5503

Claire Stovall

Student Leadership Committee Chair

School Organization
Street Address
City, State Zip
Phone

Jason Bennett DA, ATC

California State Representative

Chapman University
1 University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
949.554.4450

Garvin Tsuji MS, ATC

Hawaii State Representative

Iolani High School
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
808.943.2243

Mike Sepiol ATC

Nevada State Representative

Heat FC
Las Vegas, NV

FWATA Committee Chairs

Katherine Susskind Risso MAT, ATC, CKTP

Public Relations

Stanford University
641 E. Campus Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
‭408.472.2770‬

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