GHATS

Members

National Athletic Training Month | Member Recognitions

2022 GHATS Workshop | University of Houston MAT Program Representatives

Member : Roland Ramirez, Head Athletic Trainer | Houston Texans Teaching at the 2022 Workshop

Members Making an Impact with their Students

Continuing Educational Opportunity for Our Members

HURRICANE RELIEF DRIVE

GHATS Members

GHATS Members receive through their membership updates on CEU opportunities, are invited to engage with other professionals at our socials, are eligible to receive and nominate for awards, invited to attend our annual student workshop with their students, and nominate students for scholarships.

Membership Cost: $20.00 before December 1 – $30.00 starting December 1
Membership Year: September 1st – August 31st

GHATS Professional Awards

Nominations due April 1, 2024

Bobby Gunn Background

Nominations Due April 1st

Bobby Gunn an athletic trainer who blazed a trail in the profession. He was best known for being straightforward and honest, choosing to do what he thought was right. Mr. Gunn was not present at the inaugural meeting of the NATA in Kansas City in 1950, but remained very involved in the event. Bobby played a key role in making Texas the first state to license our profession. Among his highlights include founding officer of SWATA, NATA Board of Directors Chair, and first NATA president.

Logan Wood Background

Nominations Due April 1st

Logan Wood, a native Houstonian, was the head athletic trainer of Houston ISD for 37 years. Mr. Wood was tapped to lead the first licensing board of athletic trainers in the State of Texas. Logan was a champion of the Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society promoting it among the Greater Houston community and State of Texas. Mr. Wood true to his Houston roots earned both a bachelors of science and masters of education from the University of Houston. Among his other accomplishments he served as a distinguished officer of both SWATA and NATA.

G"HATS" Off Background

Nominations Due April 1st

The G“HATS” Off Award, previously given as the Meritorious Service Award (2005) is presented
to a GHATS Member who has exemplified the spirit of athletic training. This award recognizes the
actions an athletic trainer has taken under unusual circumstances to protect those in his/her care, or
unique, meritorious service performed on behalf of the athletic training profession. In recognition of
action taken under unusual circumstance, GHATS proudly presents this award to a Member in good
standing as deemed by the GHATS Executive Board and the Honors & Awards Committee.

Tom Wilson Background

Nominations Due April 1st

Tom Wilson served as an athletic trainer for the University of Houston through five decades. He was known as a mentor to countless young men and women in the course of his career. Wilson earned his bachelors degree in physical education at Stephen F. Austin. His first job out of college was at the University of Texas under legendary athletic trainer Frank Medina. It was in 1953 that he joined the Cougar athletics staff. Wilson worked with countless All-American student athletes and was seen with his Cougar pride on display wearing his many championship rings.

Hall of Honor Background

Nominations Due April 1st

The GHATS Hall of Honor was established to honor all of the dedicated athletic trainers in the Greater Houston area. Their stanch dedication and tireless service to their patients, students, and profession makes them stand out.

Walter R. Lowe College Scholarship Background

Nominations Due April 1st

Walter R. Lowe is a long-time supporter of the Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society. Dr. Lowe serves in many different capacities which include: Chairman and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School (UT Health), Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Memorial Hermann at the Texas Medical Center and LBJ General Hospital, and Medical Director of the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute. He is a world-renowned orthopedic physician providing services to organizations such as the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets, and the University of Houston. Additionally, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilizes Dr. Lowe’s expertise as a consultant for the health and safety of their astronauts. This college scholarship is provided by UT Physician’s in the name of Dr. Lowe for a student’s pursuit of a degree in athletic training and who are members of GHATS.

**All Awards are given based on merit as recommended by the Honors and Awards Committee and approved by the GHATS Executive Board**

Past Award Recipients

Upcoming CEU Events

Past CEU Events

Meeting Minutes

Upcoming Social Events

Previous Social Events

By participating in GHATS events, you are providing the Greater Houston Athletic Trainers Society (GHATS) with permission to use the photos taken of you (including your family) and your information on the GHATS website.