National Athletic Training Month

March 9, 2026 by Lydia Hicks

Student Athlete Calls for Full‑Time ATs

“You wouldn't let your kids swim in a pool without a lifeguard; why would you let them compete in these sports without having an athletic trainer?” said Maryland Athletic Trainers’ Association President Rachel Moore, MEd, LAT, ATC.

March 2, 2026 by Beth Sitzler

Bringing Athletic Training to ‘Today’

If you’re watching the “Today” show early in the morning March 6, pay attention as the camera scans the plaza – you might just see a familiar face or two.

This March, athletic trainers from New York and the surrounding area are once again making their annual trek to the Today Plaza in honor of National Athletic Training Month, a tradition that began in 2013.

March 26, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

There’s Still Time To Celebrate NATM

With National Athletic Training Month officially kicking off March 1, you might be looking for ways to celebrate the profession and shine a light on athletic training's “Champions in Health Care.”

March 17, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

NATM: The Celebration Continues

With National Athletic Training Month officially kicking off March 1, you might be looking for ways to celebrate the profession and shine a light on athletic training's “Champions in Health Care.”

March 10, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

More Tips To Celebrate NATM

With National Athletic Training Month officially kicking off March 1, you might be looking for ways to celebrate the profession and shine a light on athletic training's “Champions in Health Care.”

March 5, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

Tips To Help You Celebrate NATM

With National Athletic Training Month officially kicking off March 1, you might be looking for ways to celebrate the profession and shine a light on athletic training's “Champions in Health Care.”

March 28, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Creating Equitable Change

“I’m so fortunate. I think I have touched almost every setting of athletic training,” said Michael Martinez, MS, LAT, ATC, looking back on his 26-year career in the profession.

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.

March 18, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Treating the Human Before the Athlete

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.