NATA Now

March 6, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Beat: Spring Advocacy Updates

Every day, NATA and the NATA Government Affairs Department are working on behalf of the athletic training profession. With staff members experienced in all aspects of the legislative 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.

March 6, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Research’s Resourcefulness

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA is highlighting women who are working to advance the athletic training profession through research.


Julie Cavallario, PhD, ATC, took an unconventional route to becoming a researcher, starting her career in the clinic setting.

March 5, 2024 by Kristin Carroll

Courage at Its Highest

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care ATs provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings.

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 27, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Five Ways To Celebrate Convention

As athletic trainers look forward to this iconic annual event in athletic trainng history, NATA Now is highlighting “75 Things To Know About Convention."

February 22, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Representation Through Internationalization

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.

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.

February 8, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Volunteering Opens Doors

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.

February 1, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

From Recovery to Leadership

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.