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The Mike Linkovich Graduate/Post-graduate Grant Award

The purpose of the MATA Mike Linkovich Graduate or Post Graduate Grant Award is to honor the career contributions that Mike Linkovich made to the profession of Athletic Training. In that spirit we developed this grant to promote research or scholarly works that will facilitate advancement of the athletic training profession.

Criteria:

To be eligible for consideration an applicant must meet the following criteria:

  1. Certified membership in the MATA and in good standing at the time of application.

  2. Actively employed or enrolled in post-graduate education in Athletic Training or related field.

  3. Grant winner is required to present results of project at a MATA fall or spring meeting within one year following the granting of the award.

Questions?

Sherrie Weeks

mataawards@gmail.com

2025 Mike Linkovich Graduate/Post-Graduate Grant Winner

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Shannon Wright, DAT, MEd, ATC, LAT

Past Recipients

 

2022

Alicia Lacy, PhD, LAT, ATC

2020

Dan Waterman, DAT, LAT, ATC

Wellness Chiropractic

 

2014

Christopher Nightingale University of Maine 


2013

Sherrie Weeks

University of Maine  

 

2012

Christopher Rizzo

University of New England  


2011

Eric Daniels

Northern Michigan University


2010

John Ryan

Bangor High School

Concordia University

 

2008

Ben Towne

University of Southern Maine

 

2007

Wayne Lamare

University of New England

 

 

Mission: The Maine Athletic Trainers Association (MATA) is dedicated to the advancement of athletic training with the purpose of providing healthcare for Maine’s physically active. The MATA continues to provide professional programs and educational opportunities for its members and stakeholders, and to be an athletic healthcare resource for the public within the state of Maine.

 

Vision: Maine Athletic Trainers are recognized as vital practitioners in the delivery and advancement of health care. The Maine Athletic Trainers Association enhances collaboration and fosters member engagement.

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