Throughout the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, held June 24-27 in Orlando, attendees had opportunities to connect with and support the NATA Research & Education Foundation.
“This year’s convention was a huge success for the NATA Foundation because it highlighted the strength of our community and the power of our mission,” said NATA Foundation Director Kathryn LaLonde.
Ten years ago, Mike Prybicien, LAT, ATC, CES, shared with NATA News and NATA Now readers how his background in athletic training helped his family navigate his son Aiden’s diabetes diagnosis.
During the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Orlando, a now 16-year-old Aiden joined his father to help educate other athletic trainers about caring for those with diabetes during the “Managing the Diabetic Physically Active Patient” Learning Lab June 27.
The NATA Board of Directors approved a series of bylaw updates during its Aug. 25 meeting.
These updates are substantive changes, which were submitted to each of the districts’ annual business meetings after an initial board approval. Each bylaw then had to be approved by at least two-thirds of the NATA’s districts before being resubmitted to the board for final approval. After receiving final board approval, the new bylaws went into effect immediately.
An NATA 75th anniversary special event, hosted by the NATA Historical Commission, brought together pin collecting enthusiasts during the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando.
More than 30 athletic trainers and athletic training students attended the NATA Pin Collectors' Meet and Greet, organized by Historical Commission member Jeff Stone, MEd, LAT, ATC, an NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2012 member, to exchange and trade pins and patches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Children’s Mercy Kansas City, serving the pediatric population in the metropolitan areas of Missouri and Kansas.
The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando is almost here! To ensure attendees are prepared to enjoy their convention experience at the Orange County Convention Center – West Building (OCCC) in Orlando, here is an overview of what you need to know before you head to NATA 2025.