NATA Hall of Fame

William Prentice is recognized as a prolific author, educator, and clinician. Most noted as the author of nine textbooks, Prentice worked as a Professor and Coordinator of the Sports Medicine Program at the University of North Carolina throughout his entire career. A NATA Research & Education Foundation scholarship is presented annually in his name.

Bill McDonald was the director of sports medicine at Georgia Tech for 15 years before returning to his alma mater, the University of Alabama, in 1987. McDonald was an early advocate of legislative recognition, and he continues to mentor students in his current role as director of sports medicine for the Crimson Tide.

Al Green has been chair of the NATA Public Relations Committee and a member of the Board of Certification. He serves his community as a volunteer firefighter and EMT and received the Certificate of Valor in 1994 from the Kentucky Department of Fire Prevention. Green is assistant athletic director and head athletic trainer at Florida Southern College.

David Perrin is a longtime advocate of clinical research, having been editor-in-chief of the Journal of Athletic Training and founder of the Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Research Laboratory at the University of Virginia. Perrin's name now graces an award for doctoral dissertations. He is provost and executive vice chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

1934- 2012

Robert Moore was the epitome of service, having cared for athletes at the University of Illinois, Detroit Lions, San Diego Chargers, 1979 Pan American Games, 1982 World University Games and the US National Rugby Team. He spent 25 years, active and reserve, in the U.S. Air Force and Army, becoming a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a professor and clinical coordinator for the athletic training education program at San Diego State University.

Ron Carroll was the first certified athletic trainer at Arkansas State University and has been head athletic trainer since August 1976. He has been active in continuing education, governmental affairs and reimbursement. He has also served as chair of the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training.

1934 - 2015

Bob Beeten, a championship track and field coach, designed the medical program in which athletic trainers became core providers for Olympic Training Center operations, sports festivals and Pan American games. He has been honored by the American Dental Association and the American Optometry Association. Beeten was an exemplary athletic trainer with a career that spanned high school, college, professional and Olympic sports.

Jack Baynes spent two years as Peace Corps volunteer before pursuing a career of service. Baynes was head athletic trainer at Northeastern University for 23 years before moving to Arizona as the first athletic trainer for Santa Rita High School. A charter member and former president of Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts, Baynes was closely involved with the state's successful licensure effort. Baynes is now retired.

Jack Redgren, a strong proponent of professional education, got into athletic training after serving in the Army, 1965-67. Getting his start with Lindsy McLean at the University of Michigan, Redgren has worked in the private sector treating varsity, professional and recreational athletes since 1981. He continues to work part-time with Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance.

Sandy Miller has served as Texas athletic trainers throughout his career and was a six-year appointee to the Texas Athletic Training Licensure Board. As an NATA board member, Miller was known for promoting the interests of college and high school athletic trainers. Currently he is assistant athletic director for sports medicine at Stephen F. Austin State University.