April 30, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Career

The NATA Hall of Fame is the apex of member recognition, celebrating a select group of athletic trainers who have advanced the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

More than a jacket, plaque and accolades, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have dedicated countless hours honing their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and leaving a lasting legacy in the athletic training profession.

April 25, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Five Convention Experiences for Career-Advancing ATs

The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – and registration is open. As we get ready for convention, NATA Now is looking back at convention history as well as what to know about NATA 2024.

For career-advancing athletic trainers – those in their seventh to 12th year of initial certification – NATA 2024 is the place to be for updates, social and professional networking, education and more activities critical to career growth.

April 5, 2024 by Kristin Carroll

Five Things To Do in New Orleans

The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – and registration is now open. As we get ready for convention, NATA Now is looking back at convention history as well as what to know about NATA 2024.

New Orleans is a city rich in history, with attractions for every interest. NATA Now connected with Shone Gipson, MEd, ATC, PES, head athletic trainer for the New Orleans Saints, to get his take on five things to do in  The Big Easy during your convention down time.

 

March 28, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Dances With Care

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care ATs provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings. These eight ATs, also featured in the March NATA News, are examples of how ATs are advancing the profession through their direct and indirect efforts.
 

Victoria Fauntroy, MS, LAT, ATC, discovered her love for treating the whole body through her passion for dancing.