Member Resource Library

This white paper describes how ATs can intentionally shape their career paths by identifying opportunities for advancement both within and beyond traditional athletic training workplace settings. This includes preparing for roles in leadership, education, research, administration and emerging health care sectors where the skills of ATs are highly valuable

This resource covers key considerations such as communicating changes to the BOC, preparing speakers for live online sessions, selecting the right virtual platform, and managing attendee tracking and accessibility features.

The NATA State Association Advisory Committee (SAAC) also encourages leaders to build an online repository of resources for members, including NATA publications, public health updates, telemedicine guidance, and state-specific information such as unemployment resources, legislative updates, and COVID-related policies.

Examples from other state associations are included for reference.

This course explores conflict management and includes Interviews with three well-known leaders of the NATA who have significant experience in dealing with conflict and controversial issues. Conflict is defined as: any situation where your concerns or desires differ from another person (Harrelson, et. al 2009). Conflict that is avoided by leadership may result in a multitude of negative consequences. Thus, the purpose of this course is to explain the positive benefits of using effective conflict management strategies, to identify types of conflict that leaders may be confronted with and to discuss strategies to manage conflict. In addition, the listener should be able to recognize and evaluate their own personal listening skills to better manage conflict and to identify positive characteristics of professionalism among leaders to promote employee and volunteer well-being. 

Ensuring leadership is diverse and inclusive (reflective of the association demographics) has been another challenge for many state associations. This includes diversity by race, religion, age, sex, ethnic or national origin, disability, health status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Diversity and inclusion also includes work setting. It is critical for associations to model inclusivity and acceptance by setting appropriate association policies and procedures while advocating for policies supportive of all association members