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December 11, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

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. 

May 1, 2019 by NATA Staff

Mental Health Card Available

Sometimes the signs of a developing psychological concern can be hard to notice. To help athletic trainers determine when to address growing concerns and take action, the NATA ATs Care Committee has developed the Mental Health Card.

May 1, 2019 by NATA Staff

Hall of Fame: Dreams for the Future

The May NATA News includes profiles on the seven members who will be inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame during the 70th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo this June in Las Vegas. Get a deeper look at where these inductees hope the profession goes and the tips they have for the future generations of ATs.

May 1, 2019 by NATA Staff

HOF Class Reflects on Their Careers

The May NATA News includes profiles on the seven members who will be inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame during the 70th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo this June in Las Vegas. Take a walk down memory lane with these inductees as they share their most memorable career moments and the best advice they received.

April 2, 2019 by NATA Staff

ICSM Summit Agenda and Abstracts Available

All athletic trainers working in the collegiate setting are invited to the second annual ICSM Summit, an educational event hosted by the NATA Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine.

April 1, 2019 by NATA Staff

USBJI Board Call for Nominations

This is a Call for Nominations for the Officer Position of USBJI Vice President to serve from June 2019 –  June 2021, and seven Members-at-Large, to serve from June 2019 June 2022, on the Board of the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI). These elections will take place during the June 7, 2019 Annual/Board meeting, Baltimore, MD.

March 27, 2019 by NATA Staff

The Art of Athletic Training

By Kim Diggs

Updated April 16, 2019

 

In celebration of National Athletic Training Month (NATM), the North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association (NCATA) curated a public art exhibition of original photographs and illustrations showcasing patient care and AT equipment.

March 27, 2019 by NATA Staff

Women in AT: Marisa Brunett

March is an exciting month for athletic trainers. In addition to being National Athletic Training Month, March is also Women’s History Month. This Women’s History Month, we’d like to celebrate all #ATwomen making a difference in the profession and their patients’ lives, and highlight four women in particular who have owned their impact – the four women currently serving on the NATA Board of Directors.