By Lydia Hicks, NATA Content Specialist

As seen in the July NATA News article, “Back to School: A GreAT Start to Fall Sports,” mental health, especially during crises, is pivotal to the well-being of athletes and athletic trainers alike.

The July NATA News is all about education, from recruitment and various learning styles to ensuring the next generation of athletic trainers is ready for the job market after graduation. For these students, the hands-on learning done within clinical immersions is equally as important as the learning completed in the classroom.

By Daniel J. Evans, MEd, ATC, and Douglas Mann, DPE, ATC

The December NATA News, our annual report, highlights that 75 members are celebrating 50 years of NATA membership in 2021. Congratulations to them and all of our members celebrating milestones with the association this year! Our 50-year members of 2021 are:

There is a lot happening at NATA! Stay up to date on what’s to come each month in advocacy, engagement and development in this NATA Now blog series. Check out what is in store for November, and follow our communication channels throughout the month for more information.

There is a lot happening at NATA! Stay up to date on what’s to come each month in advocacy, engagement and development in this NATA Now blog series. Check out what is in store for September, and follow our communication channels throughout the month for more information.

Advocacy

There is a lot happening at NATA! Stay up to date on what’s to come each month in advocacy, engagement and development in this NATA Now blog series. Check out what else is in store for August, and follow our communication channels throughout the month for more information.

The July NATA News focuses on the different aspects of athletic training entrepreneurship, which can include how to manage time. An entrepreneur’s schedule can be unpredictable, as can an athletic trainer’s, but seeing how one AT entrepreneur makes it work week by week is a great example of how to make it work. 

The Athletic Training Education Journal (ATEJ) is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Editorial Board and begin service in fall 2021. The term of appointment is three years and may be renewed with agreement from the Editor-in-Chief and the Senior Editorial Leadership Team.

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By Sara Richardson, MS, LAT, ATC

Chair, NATA COPA Private & Emerging Practice Committee