NATA Presidents
Bobby Barton
1982 - 1986
Bobby Barton served as an athletic trainer at the University of Kentucky, the University of Florida and Florida International University, prior to going to Eastern Kentucky University as Head Athletic Trainer and Program Director in 1976. He served as District IX Director and as NATA Vice President prior to being NATA President from 1982 to 1986. He was a member of the NATA Placement Committee, Public Relations Committee, and the Research and Education Foundation Board of Directors. He co-authored the Commonwealth of Kentucky's athletic training certification law, and continued to serve his state, district, and national organization in numerous professional endeavors. He remained a practicing athletic trainer while earning professional rank at Eastern Kentucky University and served as head athletic trainer for USA Basketball's World Championship Team at the 1995 World University Games. Barton served as Chair of the Research and Education Foundation's nominating committee and was a member of the committee that planned the NATA's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Convention. Bobby was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1996.