February 09, 2026

The CAATE is proud to recognize the achievements and dedicated work of Wayne R. Lamarre, MED, ATC, LAT.

How did you become involved with athletic training?

Like many ATs, my involvement/interest in athletic training began with a positive interaction as an injured athlete in high school with a Certified Athletic Trainer. The combination of human anatomy/kinesiology, acute injury management, rehabilitation, and helping people resonated with me.
 

How did you become involved with the CAATE?

My first exposure to the CAATE was through the lens of a faculty member in an educational program seeking initial accreditation, and I’ve continued to play the lead role in the continuing accreditation process for my institution ever since. Once I felt as though I was familiar enough with the process, I began volunteering as a Peer Reviewer.
 

What are some highlights from your athletic training career?

As someone who still loves teaching, the daily interaction with the students in our program is the highlight of the academic side of my career. On the clinical side, my participation as a member of the Medical Staff for the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team, with all of the amazing experiences (most notably the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing) it brings, is clearly the highlight.
 

What is a highlight from your involvement with the CAATE?

The opportunity to work with and learn from so many experienced AT educators who are so dedicated to the advancement of our profession, in addition to meeting faculty, administrators, and students at other programs.
 

In your words, how do you believe you are contributing to the CAATE mission?

I hope that my interactions with students, faculty, administrators, and the general public in my role as a Peer Reviewer exemplify my commitent to advancing our profession and improving academic and health-related outcomes.
 

Why do you believe students, faculty, and athletic trainers should become involved with the CAATE?

Getting involved with the CAATE, in my opinion, is the single most important thing that ATs can do to shape the trajectory of the profession in the rapidly-changing health care landscape.
 

Can you share words of inspiration or a quote about your experience in athletic training or the CAATE?

“Stay curious, practice humility, and be brave.” (Author Unknown)