May 9, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Memorable Moments

The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of recognition for members, honoring a select group of athletic trainers who have shaped the athletic training profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

More than a ring, green jacket and plaque on the wall, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have spent countless hours perfecting their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and imprinting a lasting impact on the athletic training profession.

May 8, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

Leading in Advocacy and Change

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

For someone with many educational and career opportunities to choose from, California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair Monica Ohkubo, DSc, ATC, EMT-B, said she was not sure which direction to take in the early years of her professional journey.

May 4, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Volunteering

The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of recognition for members, honoring a select group of athletic trainers who have shaped the athletic training profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

More than a ring, green jacket and plaque on the wall, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have spent countless hours perfecting their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and imprinting a lasting impact on the athletic training profession.

May 3, 2023 by Beth Sitzler

Early Professionals: Attend CEC Meet and Greet

Early professional ATs and new graduates are invited to attend the NATA Connection and Engagement Committee Early Professionals Meet and Greet at 6 p.m. CDT May 17. During this free event, recent graduates and early professionals can learn about the committee and NATA’s various member resources. This is a great opportunity to get your questions about NATA answered and meet ATs from around the country.

May 2, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Origin

The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of recognition for members, honoring a select group of athletic trainers who have shaped the athletic training profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

More than a ring, green jacket and plaque on the wall, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have spent countless hours perfecting their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and imprinting a lasting impact on the athletic training profession.

April 18, 2023 by Beth Sitzler

Thank You, Volunteers!

In honor of National Volunteer Month in April, NATA would like to thank all of its volunteers for their hard work, dedication and impact. Without them, we couldn’t do what we do.

In 2022, more than 1,340 members volunteered with NATA. From serving on a committee to reviewing potential convention programming submission, every volunteer’s efforts contributed to the success of NATA and assisted in meeting the needs of the membership.

Any member can volunteer with NATA, no matter their skill set, interests or time availability. Volunteering falls under four categories:

March 30, 2023 by Beth Sitzler

Looking to the Future

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA is highlighting women in the profession who are working to advance athletic training through recruitment, retention and leadership.

 

Every day, people are inspired to join the athletic training profession because of the compassionate care they receive from an athletic trainer. One such as inspired up-and-coming athletic trainer is Regan Croff.