Mission Statement and History of ATAF
ATAF MISSION STATEMENT
The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida, Inc (ATAF) is an organization whose membership is dedicated to the comprehensive health care of our state’s athletes and other physically active individuals. The mission of the ATAF is to offer a diverse range of services to its members, while protecting the public’s interest by seeing that certified, licensed athletic trainer’s are available to provide proper medical care to our state’s athletes and the physically active.
History of ATAF
The Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida, Inc. (ATAF) was organized in the spring of 1983 by approximately thirty certified athletic trainers (ATC) from throughout the state. Their primary objectives were to provide a forum for professional growth, development and communications, and to address the common needs among athletic trainers providing health care to Florida's professional, collegiate, high school and other amateur athletes. The Mission Statement (See above) expands these objectives into the realm of education and recognition.
Members of ATAF can be found providing services at colleges and universities, community and junior colleges, high schools, professional athletics, sports medicine centers, industrial work places, wellness programs and health clubs. In many cases, ATAF members volunteer to provide services at community events as well as at Florida High School Activities Association tournaments and games.
