Come join us for a special RGV Vipers VATA Athletic Trainers Family Night on March 22nd at 5:30 PM! This is a great opportunity to celebrate our amazing profession among colleagues while enjoying an evening of learning and basketball.

Join VATA and South Texas Health System Edinburg Outpatient Rehabilitation for a CEU night with Gerardo Salinas, PT, DPT, CSOMT, FAAOMPT. This event is FREE for VATA members and $25 for non-members.

It's finally here! Registration is now open for South Padre Athletic Training Seminar! Join us at beautiful South Padre Island for a weekend of fun and continuing education. Our SPATS committee has lined up a great itenerary with world reknown leaders in the profession of Sports Medicine and Athletic Training! Don't forget to join us on Friday the 13th for our SPATS social! Just click the SPATS link on the left menu page for registration/vendor information!

With SPATS just around the corner, so is our 18th Annual Golf Tournament! Held at the beautiful South Padre Island Golf Club with 18 hole course with the Laguna Madre and the South Texas Wildlife set in the background. South Texas most premier golf course is sight to behold! For more Information visit our Golf Tournament page.

March is just around the corner, and that means National Athletic Training Month! Help us celebrate our profession and raise money for our high school/college student athletic trainers, by joining us Saturday March 22nd at Edinburg Municipal Park for a beautiful early morning 5k run! For more information visit our Athletic Trainer Trot page.

Now accepting applications for the VATA Safe Sports School Grant! Visit www.vatargv.org/sss_grant for more information about the requirements and how to apply! This grant is open to all professional members employed by a RGV high school or middle school! Grants will be awarded until funding runs out!

Congratulations to Dr. Sujan Gogu, DO on his appointment to the Board of Certification as the Physician Director to the BOC.

Dr. Sujan Gogu, triple board-certified in family, sports, and pain medicine, dedicates himself to the Rio Grande Valley community. As core faculty at the DHR Family Medicine program and faculty at three medical schools, he mentors residents and students while advocating for health care reform through the Texas Medical Board and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Gogu also champions improved health outcomes through Healthcare for Action via political means.

Beyond his medical commitments, Dr. Gogu is a respected commentator, speaker and writer, contributing his insights across various platforms. He also serves as a physician for USA Badminton and USA Boxing, expanding his sports medicine network through Team USA while advancing his career at DHR Health. In addition, Dr. Gogu plays a role as the team physician for the NBA G-League’s Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

“As a Physician Director on the BOC board, I bring a multifaceted perspective from my extensive experience in family medicine, sports medicine and pain medicine,” said Dr. Gogu. “My work as a physician for Olympic sports and professional athletes, such as those in the NBA G League, has provided me with unique insights into the complexities of athlete care. I’ve also been deeply involved in mentoring and educating health care professionals, which aligns well with the BOC’s mission of maintaining high standards for Athletic Trainers. Additionally, I’ve had the privilege of working with Athletic Trainers in underserved communities, where I’ve seen firsthand the importance of accessible and high-quality care. This experience allows me to advocate for greater collaboration between physicians and Athletic Trainers, ensuring that athletes—no matter where they are—receive the best care possible. My commitment to excellence and ethics will help uphold the rigorous standards that the BOC has established. My vision for the BOC is to continue leading the charge in credentialing excellence, ensuring that athletic trainers are not only well-qualified but also adaptive to the evolving demands of sports and healthcare. I see the BOC setting the global benchmark for certification, expanding its influence by incorporating the latest scientific advancements and best practices in sports medicine.”