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By Ellie Daniels, MSAT, LAT, ATC The Department of Defense Education Activities (DoDEA) is an often-overlooked system of schools that serves a very specific group of students – the children of U.S. military personnel and government employees...

According to the data seen in the December NATA News , which also serves as NATA’s annual report, more than 500 athletic trainers who also serve as preceptors are on their way to becoming masters. Since its launch in 2017, 527 ATs have completed the...

This year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced NATA as a National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion. NATA’s recognition was first highlighted in the December NATA News , which also serves as the association’s annual...

The NATA Political Action Committee ( NATAPAC ) is the sole federal PAC founded for and dedicated to being the voice and advocate of the athletic training profession. NATAPAC empowers members to support elected officials or candidates who champion...

The Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR), of which NATA is a member, is seeking feedback from patients, providers, caregivers and advocates regarding the long-term impacts of COVID-19 and the need for COVID-19 rehabilitation. Specifically, CPR...

The Athletic Training Locations and Services (ATLAS) Project, a research and advocacy effort led by NATA and the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI), has concluded its findings for the 2019-20 academic year. Thanks to the athletic trainers who filled out...

In the December NATA News , we announced that 42 members are celebrating 50 years of NATA membership. Congratulations to them and all of our members celebrating milestones with the association this year! Our 50-year members of 2020 are: Stephen...

As discussions progress surrounding the release of a COVID-19 vaccine, NATA is advocating for athletic trainers to be included on the list of health care providers considered for early vaccination. In November, NATA sent a letter to the Centers for...