Opening Doors for the Next Generation
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now, in collaboration with the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee, is highlighting some of our state, district and national leaders and sharing insight into their drive to give back to the profession.
25 Years Later: Serving Those Who Serve
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the courage and sacrifice of the public safety professionals who ran toward danger remain a powerful reminder of the responsibility they carry every day.
NATA EducATe: New Courses in August
As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, customizable experience, ability to interact with peers and more.
New courses are constantly being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice and earn CEUs.
Don’t forget: The NATA EducATe Enhanced Access Catalog is free with your NATA membership.
Supporting Career Growth and Professional Well-Being
In addition to salary and benefits, the 2026 NATA Compensation and Workforce Study looked beyond the paycheck to gain insight into the professional challenges and career perceptions athletic trainers are facing today.
Expanding Opportunities for Athletic Trainers
By Dylan Orrell
The 2026 NATA Compensation and Workforce Study shows a profession that is increasingly diverse in where athletic trainers work and where they see opportunities for their careers to grow.
Addressing Compensation and Workforce Sustainability
By Dylan Orrell
The 2026 NATA Compensation and Workforce Study provides an important look at compensation across the athletic training profession and the challenges athletic trainers continue to face.
NATA Beat: Summer 2026 Advocacy Updates
Every day, NATA is working on behalf of the athletic training profession. With staff members experienced in all aspects of the legislative and regulatory process, the NATA Government Affairs Department is the sole department focused on advocacy for the profession. NATA’s goal is to ensure that all ATs can work to the fullest extent of their education and skill set.
Breaking News: NATA President-Elect Announced
The results of the NATA 2026 presidential election are in – David Gallegos, MA, ATC, Cert. MDT, is NATA’s new president-elect.
NATA 2026 On-Demand Now Available
Running July 31-Dec. 31, NATA 2026 On-Demand gives registrants the opportunity to learn from the profession’s leading voices on their own time, at their own pace, wherever is most convenient for them.
When Volunteering Finds You
After the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law July 26, 1990, Disability Pride Month was created to commemorate this landmark law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities and ensuring accessibility in public life. In honor of Disability Pride Month, which features the theme “The World Works Better With Us” this year, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA Accessibility Panel throughout July.
Finding a Voice Through Service
After the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law July 26, 1990, Disability Pride Month was created to commemorate this landmark law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities and ensuring accessibility in public life. In honor of Disability Pride Month, which features the theme “The World Works Better With Us” this year, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA Accessibility Panel throughout July.