Student Leadership Committee

About:

The FWATA Student Leadership Committee is to inspire, empower, and elevate athletic training students by creating meaningful opportunities to connect, lead, learn, and grow. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community where every student feels welcomed, valued, and encouraged to share their voice. Through mentorship, advocacy, education, networking, and service, we strive to cultivate confident and compassionate leaders who are prepared to shape the future of athletic training and create a lasting impact within the profession and the communities they serve.

Student Leadership Committee

Student Leadership Committee Chair

Melissa Capacete

La Verne University (La Verne, CA)

Class of 2027

Email Melissa Capacete

Why Get Involved?

Serving on the FWATA Student Leadership Committee(SLC) is a meaningful opportunity to develop leadership skills, build professional connections, advocate for athletic training students, and contribute to the future of the profession. Committee members are expected to actively participate in meetings, collaborate on committee initiatives, support student programming, and represent the FWATA SLC throughout their term.

Time Commitments and Responsibilities

Monthly: 4 Hours

  • 1-1.5 Hours:

    • Virtual - Monthly committee meetings

  • 1 hour:

    • Virtual monthly subcommittee meetings

  • 2-2.5 hours:

    • Responding to emails and completing tasks

Special Note: All meetings will be held during “normal business hours” Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Annually: 4 Days

All SLC members play an important role in creating meaningful experiences for athletic training students at the FWATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium (AMCS). All SLC members are expected to attend FWATA AMCS.

  • AMCS Event is held over 4 days and occurs once a year in rotating locations.

  • AMCS occurs in April of every year (July when in Hawaii)

  • 2027 AMCS will be held in Las Vegas, NV

Make an Impact:

The FWATA SLC is a collaborative leadership experience that allows students to share their voices, develop professionally, expand their networks, and make a lasting impact on the athletic training community. We encourage students who are passionate about leadership, advocacy, professional involvement, and career development to become part of the FWATA Student Leadership Committee today!

Interested? Click here to get started!

FWATA SLC

Social Media Accounts

  • Instagram (FWATA)

    FWATA Student Leadership Committee

    @fwata_slc

Advisors to the Student Leadership Team

  • Jensen Radley, MSSR, LAT, ATC

    Lead Advisor

    Certified: 2019

    Located: Las Vegas, NV

    Why did you choose to get involved with the FWATA Student Leadership Committee?

    “I chose to become an advisor for the SLC because I saw the importance of service from my preceptors when I was an ATS. Many advancements in our profession have been made possible because of their service on different committees at both the national and district level. This was a great opportunity to combine my passion for our profession, education, and advocacy.”

  • Amy Shirk, MS, ATC

    Advisor

    Certified: 2004

    Located: Kea’au, HI (Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii Campus)

    Why did you choose to get involved with the FWATA Student Leadership Committee?

    “After serving as the Liaison to the SLC in my position with the [FWATA] Managing Board, I wanted to stay involved and help out, so I volunteered as a co-advisor because students are fun and [they] keep me on my toes!”