NATA Now

September 18, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

Get Ready for Renewal Season

October is right around the corner, and with it comes the NATA membership renewal season. This year’s campaign theme, “Beyond With NATA,” highlights how membership empowers you to achieve your goals, advance your career, build connections with peers and stay current through exclusive member resources.

November 20, 2023 by Kristin Carroll

Finding Love at NATA

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.

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