May 1, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

For the Profession and Community

In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders at the state, district and national levels.

 

While getting treatment for her college sports injury, Zeny Eakins, ATC, CAA, developed an undying passion for athletic training.

February 24, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

Empowering Peers, Supporting Athletes

In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels as they share insight into their volunteer journeys.

 

NATA Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine member Sherman Howze, MS, LMT, ATC, began his athletic training journey after experiencing what he calls the “heroic treatment [his] high school AT provided.”  

February 10, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

The Power of Financial Stewardship

In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels as they share insight into their volunteer journeys.

 

For Colorado Athletic Trainers' Association Finance Committee member Zach Lewis, MAT, LAT, ATC, health care runs in the family.

January 31, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

Problem-Solving Service

In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels as they share insight into their volunteer journeys.

 

December 19, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

New Awards Honor EDAC’s Pioneers

In 2024, the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee announced the creation of four national awards, in addition to its existing Bill Chisolm Professional Service Award for athletic trainers who are NATA members nominated in good standing and non-NATA members. Candidates aren’t required to be a member of an underrepresented ethnically diverse population.