Membership 2026: Growing the Profession One Post at a Time
By Kristin Carroll
Axel Moncada, MA, LAT, ATC, head athletic trainer for Papillion La Vista High School in Pappillion, Nebraska, has his sights set on building the profession. In his third year of certification, Moncada is already aiming for leadership, expressing a desire to one day take on the role of NATA president.
NATA Names Mollie Pillman as Executive Director
NATA announced that Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, will begin her role as executive director Sept. 2. Pillman was selected following a highly competitive national search led by executive search firm Vetted Solutions.
NATA 2025 On-Demand Now Open
NATA 2025 On-Demand is now available to in-person attendees and on-demand registrants through Oct. 31.
NATA Hall of Fame Inductees Celebrated
The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando marked a special opportunity for the NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 to be honored as loved ones bestowed their green jackets to them. The new Hall of Fame members also celebrated this monumental feat in their athletic training career with fellow NATA Hall of Fame peers.
New NATA EducATe Courses Released in July
As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the 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 – as well as earn CEUs.
Learning at Convention
Designed to inspire, educate and empower attendees, the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 24-27 in Orlando, featured the latest innovations, expert-led sessions and a variety of learning formats tailored to meet attendees’ professional development needs.
NATA Employee Partner: Sanford Health
Introduced in the January NATA News, the NATA Employer Program was created as a pilot by NATA to partner with and be a resource for athletic training employers. One such program participant is Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Featuring 53,000 employees, Sanford Health is “Here for all.
Connecting at Convention
The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando was a memorable event, bringing together ATs from around the country. From protégés to professionals, attendees made new connections and reunited with old friends. Watch the convention photo recap video below, and visit the NATA PhotoZone on SmugMug for more NATA 2025 photo highlights.
NATA Employee Partner: SportsCare USA
Introduced in the January NATA News, the NATA Employer Program was created as a pilot by NATA to partner with and be a resource for athletic training employers. One such program participant is SportsCare USA in Dallas.
NATA Employee Partner: Children’s Mercy Kansas City
Introduced in the January NATA News, the NATA Employer Program was created as a pilot by NATA to partner with and be a resource for athletic training employers. One such program participant is Children’s Mercy Kansas City, serving the pediatric population in the metropolitan areas of Missouri and Kansas.
New NATA EducATe Courses Out in June
As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the 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 – as well as earn CEUs.