We had a great time connecting with so many athletic trainers at this year’s Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society (PATs) Conference. HawkGrips is proud to support the athletic training community, and events like this remind us just how much of an impact these professionals make every day. It’s always inspiring to hear how athletic trainers are helping people move better, feel better, and get back to doing what they love, and we’re proud to be part of that mission.
Why We Love Athletic Training (And You Do Too)
One of our highlights of the day was our “Why I Love AT” board at our booth, where athletic trainers shared what keeps them passionate about the profession and the work they do. Every note added to the board was also an entry for our HGPro Bundle Set giveaway, which is a favorite of athletic trainers.
Here are just a few of the responses that stuck with us:
- “Helping people optimize function" - Because seeing someone move pain-free again never gets old.
- “Every day is different and engaging" - From professional athletes to weekend warriors, no two cases are the same.
- “I get to be a change in someone’s life" - Being part of someone's healing journey.
- “All the amazing people you can meet" - The connections that make this profession a community.
- “Being part of someone’s comeback story” - Witnessing resilience and celebrating victories, big and small.
Each of these reminded us why we do what we do… to support clinicians who are making a difference every day.
At the Booth with HawkGrips
Representing HawkGrips at PATs were Frank Osborne, our Founder & CEO, and Jackie Westerfer, our Education Manager. They showcased some of our go-to products for athletic trainers, including our HGPro Multi-Tool and single-use emollient packets, and connected with both longtime supporters and new faces.
From hands-on demos to conversations around education, it was a great opportunity to engage with passionate professionals, as well as students preparing to enter the field.
And the Winner Is…
Big congrats to Jen Semle, who was randomly selected from the “Why I Love AT” board participants! Enjoy your new HGPro Bundle Set, including our HGPro IASTM tool that ATCs love for its portability, versatility, and precision. And thank you for sharing what makes this field so meaningful to you.
Let’s Keep It Going
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and to the PATs team for hosting such a wonderful event. We’re proud to be part of a community that uplifts and heals.
One of our favorite parts was meeting so many athletic training students! We loved discussing our HawkGrips University Program, where we partner with schools to teach IASTM foundations and provide pathways to HawkGrips certification. Learn more about our University Program here.
To keep the momentum going, check out our upcoming free CEU webinars and explore more about how HawkGrips products can support your work.
We’ll see you at the next event!