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Membership 2026; Axel Moncada, MA, LAT, ATC; Beyond with NATA

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.

March 29, 2018 by NATA Staff

101 Awards Honor Athletic Trainer

The 101 Awards, held Feb. 28, 2018, honored Colby Barron, ATC, for saving the life of a 12-year old football player.

March 29, 2018 by NATA Staff

Face, Head Protection Infographic Available

In honor of National Facial Protection Month and Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, the April NATA News features an infographic handout on face and head protection.

March 29, 2018 by NATA Staff

A Warm Welcome to Alaska

The April NATA News features an article on athletic training in Alaska and the unique challenges and fulfilling rewards the athletic trainers with Orthopedic Physicians Alaska encounter.

March 29, 2018 by NATA Staff

Watch Out for Per Diem Pitfalls

The April NATA News features a preview of “Covering Yourself When Working Per Diem,” a NATA 2018 session held by the NATA Young Professionals’ Committee from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. June 29 in New Orleans.

March 26, 2018 by NATA Staff

Compassionate Language: Words Matter

From the editor: This blog is the last entry in the weekly series we’re running during National Athletic Training Month to highlight different aspects athletic trainers should consider as they strive to provide “compassionate care for all.”

March 22, 2018 by NATA Staff

OATA Sees Success with Safety Campaign

With the final week of the 2018 National Athletic Training Month approaching, now is a great time to think about how you’re going to continue to shine a light on the athletic training profession and all that you do through the rest of the year.

March 19, 2018 by NATA Staff

Socioeconomic Status and Health Care

From the editor: This blog is part of the weekly series we’re running during National Athletic Training Month to highlight different aspects athletic trainers should consider as they strive to provide “compassionate care for all.”

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 9, 2018 by NATA Staff

Understanding Implicit Bias in Health Care

From the editor: This blog is part of the weekly series we’re running during National Athletic Training Month to highlight different aspects athletic trainers should consider as they strive to provide “compassionate care for all.”

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