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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.

March 19, 2018 by NATA Staff

March Public Relations Tip

If you haven’t already done so, try these simple ways to make a big impact when promoting the athletic training profession. 

March 5, 2018 by NATA Staff

Cultural Competency in... Religion?

This blog is the first of a weekly series we’ll be running during National Athletic Training Month to highlight different aspects athletic trainers should consider as they strive to provide “compassionate care for all.” The slogan for National Athletic Training Month 2018 comes directly from the first principle of the

March 1, 2018 by NATA Staff

Thank You, NATA Volunteers

In honor of National Volunteer Month, held each April, NATA thanked its many volunteers and highlighted why a few decided to give back in the March NATA News. If you’re interested in joining the hundreds of volunteers who help the association, learn more about NATA’s various volunteer opportunities and get involved.

February 26, 2018 by NATA Staff

How to Address the New Blood Biomarker Test

By Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA, Professor and Director, Athletic Training Programs, John P. Wood D.O. Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine Research Professor, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona A.T. Still University

 

February 5, 2018 by NATA Staff

Statement on Handling Sexual Abuse

A recent high profile sexual abuse and misconduct case in athletics and a subsequent bill that details new reporting requirements, passed in both the U.S. House and Senate, have prompted many organizations to take action to help protect others from these types of horrific and unconscionable actions.

February 1, 2018 by NATA Staff

NCAA Addresses Exertional Rhabdomyolysis

Exertional rhabdomyolysis, an excessive breakdown of muscle fiber during physical activity, is a dangerous health and safety issue – and one that is preventable. To shine a light on exertional rhabdomyolysis, NCAA Chief Medical Officer Brian Hainline, MD, has issued guidelines that athletic trainers can use to prevent this life-threatening occurrence from taking place.