April 11, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

Enhancing Convention for Students

The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, set to take place June 24-27 in Orlando, is bringing an enhanced student experience like never before. With the retirement of the Athletic Training Student Seminar, this year’s programming is designed to provide athletic training students with a fully integrated convention experience that bridges the gap between education and real-world practice.

March 13, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

Award Honors Chuck Kimmel’s Legacy

By the NATA Student Leadership Committee Nominations Subcommittee

Chuck Kimmel’s contributions as an educator and NATA president have left a profound impact on the athletic training profession.

Through his leadership, he inspired countless students, advocating for their growth and development while promoting the importance of the profession across the nation.

November 15, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

STUDENTS: Join the BOC Prep Kahoot Night

Students, get ready for the BOC Exam with the free virtual NATA Student Leadership Committee BOC Prep Kahoot Night event at 7 p.m. CST Dec. 20, Feb. 21, 2025 and March 7, 2025.

Brought to you by NATA and ACES Preparatory Workshop, the event aims to help AT students test their knowledge and review for the upcoming BOC Exam.

July 22, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

SLC Shares Back-to-School Tips

It’s almost time to return to school! The July NATA News  explores some of the various aspects of the back-to-school season and shares tips from educators, program directors and the NATA Student Leadership Committee for AT student success. NATA Now is highlighting them in this two-part back-to-school series.

July 15, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Educators Give Back-to-School Tips

It’s almost time to return to school! The July NATA News explores some of the various aspects of the back-to-school season and shares tips from educators, program directors and the NATA Student Leadership Committee for AT student success. NATA Now is highlighting them in its two-part back-to-school series.
 

June 26, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

ATSS Keynote: The Players of Success

“Failure is a fuel that helps you understand what not to do,” said NATA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Council Chair Trevor Bates, DHSc, AT, during the Athletic Training Student Seminar (ATSS) Otho Davis Keynote Presentation, June 26.
 

June 26, 2024 by Todd Christman

2024 Quiz Bowl Teams

Eleven teams will compete at the 2024 NATA Quiz Bowl, sponsored by Henry Schein at the 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in New Orleans. The quiz bowl features teams from each district in a Jeopardy-style competition. More than bragging rights will be on the line as the top three teams will receive prize packages from Henry Schein.

May 22, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

The International Student’s Advocate

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.
 

When Woohyun “Andy” Lee attended Incheon National University in Korea, he was able to take athletic training classes, but didn’t have the opportunity to practice.