Membership: Investing in ATs, the Profession’s Future
By Robin Grossfeld, NATA Director of Membership
When you renew your NATA membership, you’re not just joining an association – you’re investing in your continuing education, advocacy and the advancement of the athletic training profession.
As the largest national association dedicated to athletic trainers, NATA provides resources, education and advocacy you can’t find anywhere else. Our mission is to stand with you at every stage of your career, helping you develop as a professional while strengthening the voice of our field.
How NATA Can Support Your Professional Development
Professional Development and Continuing Education for Athletic Trainers
Designed by athletic trainers, for athletic trainers, these programs are built to meet your needs in every setting and stage of your career. Here is a sampling of the breadth of programs you can find in NATA EducATe.
- Secondary School Mental Health Preparedness Microcredential helps you deliver better care and address emerging challenges in your setting.
- Developing a Therapeutic Exercise Program for Mechanical Low Back Pain
- A Systematic Approach for Return to Sport Testing and Management Following Lower Extremity Injury
- Reduction Techniques for Athletic Trainers
- De-ICED: Weaning Athletic Trainers off Their Dependency on Rest-Ice-Compression
Career Advancement and Job Resources for Athletic Trainers
Tools such as the NATA Career Pathways Guide and a dedicated NATA Career Center provide clear direction for shaping your career within and beyond traditional settings.
Practice Support: From contract guidance to event assignment models, NATA delivers practical resources to help you navigate the challenges of your work.
Different Settings, Different Needs: We understand and appreciate the different settings of our membership and provide resources and communities for each – from students to early professionals and established leaders, NATA is here for you.
College University Value Model
Physician Practice Value Model
Best Practices for Per Diem Work
ATs Working in Occupational/Industrial Settings
How Your NATA Membership Connects You
Your NATA membership keeps you connected – not just with resources and opportunities, but to a community of peers who share your passion. Whether you engage through our online Gather platform, mentorship program or committee service, you’re never alone in your journey.
Amplifying Your Voice and Advancing the Athletic Training Profession
NATA is more than a provider of resources – we are a strong advocate for the profession.
No other organization speaks as loudly – or as effectively – for our profession. When you belong to NATA, you’re part of a collective voice that advances opportunities and safeguards the future of athletic training.
Together, we are stronger, and together, we ensure athletic trainers continue to thrive.
We’ve made it easy to renew and provided payment options to meet your financial needs.
We offer discounts to students and those who are in their first three years of professional certification. We offer payment plans to stretch your dues payments throughout the year.
Renew your NATA membership today to ensure uninterrupted access to athletic training resources, continuing education and advocacy that supports your success as an athletic trainer.
Looking for more information on these benefits? Questions about your membership dues? How to get involved in committees? Contact NATA Member Services – we are here to help you get the most from your membership.
