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August 12, 2025 by Beth Sitzler
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NATAPAC Keynote Highlights Impactful Leadership

In the Chuck Kimmel Memorial NATAPAC Luncheon keynote address, Mark Coberley, MS LAT, ATC, NATA Hall of Fame member and past District Five director, offered reflections on leadership, advocacy and the power of consistent, intentional action. 

Speaking to a room of emerging and established leaders, he delivered a compelling message built not on personal accolades, but on decades of observation and lived experience.

November 28, 2017 by NATA Staff

Volunteers Help NATA Succeed

Each year, hundreds of NATA members and nonmembers give their time and effort to the association. Without their dedication, NATA could not be successful in everything we do. In 2017, more than 728 members and 36 nonmembers volunteered with NATA. Whether serving on a committee or helping with the NATA convention, NATA thanks all of it’s volunteers for sharing their talents. Read more about this year’s volunteers in the December NATA News.

November 28, 2017 by NATA Staff

NATA Celebrates Milestone Members

This year more than 500 NATA members celebrated 25 years of being with the association, while 33 celebrated 50 years of membership. NATA would like to congratulate all of its members who are celebrating a special anniversary with the association as well as those who experienced significant milestones their own.

 

50 Years with NATA

Walter Barlow

Robert Barton

Bill Bean

Michael Bordner

Joseph Borysowski

Joseph Camillone

Donald Chu

Frederick Fahey

Jeffrey Fair

Masashi Fukumoto

November 27, 2017 by NATA Staff

Apply to ATEJ Editorial Board

The Athletic Training Education Journal (ATEJ) is taking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Editorial Board and begin service in February 2018. The term of appointment is three years and may be renewed, with agreement between the Editor-in-Chief and the Senior Editorial Leadership Team. The application due date has been extended to Feb. 2, 2018. 

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November 8, 2017 by NATA Staff

Opioid Crisis Comment Letter

On Nov. 1 the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis released its final report with recommendations to the President and Congress on actions to address the opioid epidemic.

October 23, 2017 by NATA Staff

Skin Disease Infographic Handout Available

Skin diseases are common among athletes for several reasons, including environmental factors, trauma to the skin, close quarters and sometimes questionable hygiene practices. Educate parents, coaches and student athletes about the three common types of skin diseases – fungal, viral and bacterial -  with the help of NATA’s latest infographic handout.

October 5, 2017 by NATA Staff

NATA Announces New President

The voting results are in and Tory Lindley, MA, ATC, has been elected NATA’s 14th president. He will take over for current NATA President Scott Sailor, EdD, ATC, at the 2018 NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo and will serve a three-year term. Learn more about Lindley by reading his curriculum vitae and professional service.

October 2, 2017 by NATA Staff

NATA Approves LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee

In September, the NATA Board of Directors approved the creation of the new LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, which will advocate for LGBTQ+ athletic trainers and patients through research, education and community support.