The 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 29-July 2 in Philadelphia makes it easier than ever for athletic trainers to learn from thought leaders, connect with peers and celebrate the profession.

Registration for the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 29-July 2 in Philadelphia is now open! Visit the convention website to learn more about what NATA 2026 has to offer and register to attend the in-person event today. 

Registration is open now through Feb. 6 for the June-to-June cohort of the new NATA Leadership Institute, a cohort-based program designed to intentionally develop leadership skills for athletic trainers across all practice settings.

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. 

By Kristin Carroll

Midge Peterson, MS, LAT, ATC, didn’t know what she wanted to do with her life when she graduated high school. She attended college for a bit but ended up working her way through the ranks in a restaurant. 

“I realized that’s not what I wanted to do with my life,” she said. 

Jonathan Reidy, LAT, ATC, OPE-C, joined NATA during his time as an athletic training student at Springfield College.

By Kristin Carroll 

Axel Moncada, MA, LAT, ATC, head athletic trainer for Papillion La Vista High School in Pappillion, Nebraska, has his sights set on building the profession. In his third year of certification, Moncada is already aiming for leadership, expressing a desire to one day take on the role of NATA president. 

By Kristin Carroll

“I think I’ll be an NATA member for life now,” said Kelli Florio, LAT, ATC, CSCS, an athletic trainer in the armed forces setting. “But I think it took something that directly impacted me to understand exactly what NATA was doing; for me to understand where that money was going.”

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. 

Join the NATA Student Leadership Committee for its free virtual event “NATA SLC Fall Panel: BOC and Beyond!” Taking place at 6 p.m. CST Nov.