It takes hundreds of hours of education and hundreds of hours of SUPERVISED NEEDLING PRACTICE to ensure the safety of patients. Acupuncturists go through rigorous 4-year programs to fully understand the complex conditions and risks associated with needling. I personally have had numerous patients come to me who were INJURED by dry needling performed by chiropractors or physical therapists — there is zero reason for athletic trainers (who have had even less education) to be allowed to use needling techniques that can significantly harm patients. 
Please OPPOSE dry needling for athletic trainers, to protect public safety.