The Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association has developed a regional council system designed to improve communication and promote collaboration among fellow athletic trainers, school administrators, and the public. 

A Regional Chairperson will serve as a resource for the exchange of knowledge and the dissemination of current information within his/her respective region of the state regarding health care issues specific to athletes. 

This system will help athletic trainers, school administrators, and the public identify and contact local health care professionals in providing athletic training services or asking questions related to athlete safety.

OBJECTIVES 

• To improve statewide communications
• To bridge the gap between the various athletic training work settings and encourage the exchange of knowledge
• To bridge the gap between the Membership and the Executive Committee
• To help the athletic trainers of Louisiana become one voice.

Region 1 - New Orleans Area  

Region 2 -  Hammond Area

Region 3- Baton Rouge Area 

Region 4- Houma Area

Region 5- Lafayette Area

Region 6- Lake Charles Area

Region 7- Alexandria Area

Region 8- Shreveport Area

Region 9 - Monroe Area

1. The influence of early French and Spanish settlers is still present in the culture and food of the state.

2. The Louisiana State Capitol Building is the tallest state capital in the United States. The building was inaugurated on May 16, 1931. It is 450 feet tall and has 34 stories. In September of 1935, Long was assassinated in the State Capitol, which was built under his direction.

3. The nickname of the state “the Pelican State” comes from the many pelicans that used to inhabit the state’s Gulf Coast. 

4.Louisiana has the highest alligator population in the U.S. (approximately 2 million). The highest population of the alligator occur in coastal marshes. The state harvests less than 2% of the wild population annually.

Celebrities from Louisiana 

Ellen DeGeneres:

Born in Metairie, she's known for her talk show and comedic roles. 

Tyler Perry:

Born in New Orleans, this playwright, actor, and director is famous for his "Madea" character. 

Reese Witherspoon:

Born in New Orleans, she's a successful actress and producer, known for roles in "Legally Blonde" and "Walk the Line".

• Peyton and Eli Manning:

  Both born and raised in New Orleans, they are famous NFL quarterbacks. 

• Tim McGraw:

  Born in Northeast Louisiana, he is a successful country music singer and actor.