NATA Now

August 12, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATAPAC Keynote Highlights Impactful Leadership

In the Chuck Kimmel Memorial NATAPAC Luncheon keynote address, Mark Coberley, MS LAT, ATC, NATA Hall of Fame member and past District Five director, offered reflections on leadership, advocacy and the power of consistent, intentional action. 

Speaking to a room of emerging and established leaders, he delivered a compelling message built not on personal accolades, but on decades of observation and lived experience.

August 7, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Names Mollie Pillman as Executive Director

NATA announced that Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, will begin her role as executive director Sept. 2. Pillman was selected following a highly competitive national search led by executive search firm Vetted Solutions.

July 31, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

NATA Hall of Fame Inductees Celebrated

The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando marked a special opportunity for the NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 to be honored as loved ones bestowed their green jackets to them. The new Hall of Fame members also celebrated this monumental feat in their athletic training career with fellow NATA Hall of Fame peers. Learn more about the 2025 NATA Hall of Fame inductees in the “NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2025” NATA Now series.

July 25, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

New NATA EducATe Courses Released in July

As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.

New courses are constantly being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs.

Enhanced access to the entire NATA EducATe On-Demand Course Catalog is also now available to NATA members, so take advantage of these courses.

July 22, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Employee Partner: Sanford Health

Introduced in the January NATA News, the NATA Employer Program was created as a pilot by NATA to partner with and be a resource for athletic training employers. One such program participant is Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Featuring 53,000 employees, Sanford Health is “Here for all. Here for good.” Learn more about Sanford Health on its website and in the Q&A below. 

 

July 21, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

Connecting at Convention

The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando was a memorable event, bringing together ATs from around the country. From protégés to professionals, attendees made new connections and reunited with old friends. Watch the convention photo recap video below, and visit the NATA PhotoZone on SmugMug for more NATA 2025 photo highlights. Stay tuned to this ongoing series though the end of August – you might just spot yourself in one of our video recaps.

July 17, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Employee Partner: SportsCare USA

Introduced in the January NATA News, the NATA Employer Program was created as a pilot by NATA to partner with and be a resource for athletic training employers. One such program participant is SportsCare USA in Dallas. Featuring 40 full-time and 200 part-time employees, SportsCare USA has been “Advancing Sports Medicine Programs Since 1988.” Learn more about SportsCare USA on its website and in the Q&A below. 

 

July 9, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

New NATA EducATe Courses Out in June

As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.

New courses are constantly being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs.

Enhanced access to the entire NATA EducATe On-Demand Course Catalog is also now available to NATA members, so take advantage of these courses.