Black History Month

January 30, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

A Catalyst for Progress and Change

In honor of Black History Month, NATA is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels and shares insight into their volunteer journeys. 


The love for athletic training came easily to Rob Dicks, MA, LAT, ATC, whose passion for athletics and health care drives him to this day.

February 22, 2021 by Elizabeth Quinn

Exceptional Care Starts With Research

In honor of Black History Month, NATA is conducting a weekly blog series throughout February that showcases Black athletic trainers who work with elite patient populations. This blog features three scholars: Shelby Baez, PhD, ATC, R.O. Corbett, PhD, ATC, PES, and Kemba Noel-London, PhD(c), MAT, ATC.

February 15, 2021 by Elizabeth Quinn

Paving the Way for Women in the NBA

In honor of Black History Month, NATA is conducting a weekly blog series throughout February that showcases Black athletic trainers who work with elite patient populations. This blog highlights Jana Austin, LAT, ATC, CSCS, assistant athletic trainer with the New Orleans Pelicans’ basketball team.

February 8, 2021 by Elizabeth Quinn

An Inside Look from an NFL AT

In honor of Black History Month, NATA is conducting a weekly blog series throughout February that showcases Black athletic trainers who work with elite patient populations. This blog highlights David Stricklin, MS, LAT, ATC, head athletic trainer with the Seattle Seahawks.

February 1, 2021 by Elizabeth Quinn

Individualized Health Care for Amputee Players

In honor of Black History Month, NATA is conducting a weekly blog series throughout February that showcases Black athletic trainers who work with elite patient populations. This blog highlights James Pierre-Glaude, DPT, ATC, CSCS, who works with the men’s U.S. Amputee Soccer Team.