NATA Now

August 18, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

Honoring the 2025 National Award Recipients

During the NATA Hall of Fame Induction and National Awards Ceremony June 25 in Orlando, NATA recognized its 2025 national award recipients. As the winners walked the stage with their plaques, they were greeted with handshakes and hugs from NATA President A.J. Duffy III, MS, ATC, PT, and standing ovations from the crowd. Learn more about the 2025 national award recipients on p. 20 of the May/June NATA News. The national award nomination cycle is open through Sept.

March 4, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Growth, Diversity and Leadership

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care athletic trainers 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.

February 15, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Advocacy Through Service

Celebrating athletic trainers in honor of Black History Month, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels as they share insight into their volunteer journeys.

January 8, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Students: Attend BOC Prep Kahoot Challenge

Students, get ready to tackle the BOC exam by participating in the virtual NATA Student Leadership Committee BOC Prep Kahoot 2024 event at 7 p.m. CST Feb. 6-7. This event is free to NATA members and nonmembers.

Brought to you by NATA and ACES Preparatory Workshop, the event aims to help AT students test their knowledge and review for the upcoming BOC exam.

December 28, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

The Friendship ‘Matchmaker’

Athletic training is a profession built on relationships. Just as important as the relationships ATs build with their patients are the ones they build with each other. NATA is often a conduit for these relationships, providing members with opportunities for collaboration, connection and a sense of belonging. This Be NATA blog series will highlight various AT relationships and the role NATA played in these connections.

December 26, 2023 by Beth Sitzler

When ATs Just Click

Athletic training is a profession built on relationships. Just as important as the relationships ATs build with their patients are the ones they build with each other. NATA is often a conduit for these relationships, providing members with opportunities for collaboration, connection and a sense of belonging. This Be NATA blog series highlights various AT relationships and the role NATA played in these connections.

 

December 20, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

From Peers to Partners

Athletic training is a profession built on relationships. Just as important as the relationships ATs build with their patients are the ones they build with each other. NATA is often a conduit for these relationships, providing members with opportunities for collaboration, connection and a sense of belonging. This Be NATA blog series will highlight various AT relationships and the role NATA played in these connections.