NATA Now

November 15, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

Leading by Example

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Native/Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
 

Antonio Romano, ATC, initially aspired to become a nurse, but his path led him to athletic training.

November 1, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

Connecting to the Heart of Service

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Native/Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.


Megan Roach, MA, LAT, ATC, thought she wanted to pursue physical therapy until she encountered athletic training – and loved it.

October 20, 2023 by Beth Sitzler

Announcing: NATA DEIA Council

In 2021, the NATA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Task Force was introduced and charged with bringing the association’s six DEIA commitments to life. This year, in order to continue this work well into the future, the NATA Board of Directors approved the formation of the NATA DEIA Council.

October 13, 2023 by Beth Sitzler

NATAPAC Sweepstakes: Winners Announced

The NATA Political Action Committee (NATAPAC) would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2023 NATAPAC Sweepstakes Sept. 11-30. Through your contributions, $10,140 was raised for NATAPAC. The winners of the 2023 sweepstakes are:

  • Roger Kalisiak, AT Ret. – Apple iPad Air
  • Mathew Golden, MSAT, LAT, ATC – LG 70-inch 4K Smart TV
  • Carley Parkinson, MBA, LAT, ATC – Apple iPad Air

 

October 9, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

Learning to Give Back

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of our athletic training leaders at the state, district and national levels.

 

For Charles Ramos, DHSc, ATC, CSCS, injury, an AT’s expertise and two mentors were the ingredients for excellence in the profession.