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May 26, 2026 by Beth Sitzler

Class of 2026: Memorable Career Moments

The NATA Hall of Fame represents the highest honor bestowed on members, recognizing those who have shaped the profession through leadership, service and mentorship. Beyond the iconic green jacket and ring, NATA Hall of Fame induction reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing athletic training, supporting future generations of ATs and making a lasting impact on the profession.

November 2, 2020 by Beth Sitzler

Bringing Athletic Training Home, Continued

In the November NATA News, NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee District Four Rep. Samar Long, MSEd, AT, ATC, interviewed Marisha Little, LAT, ATC, and Chris Dake, EdD, LAT, ATC, with the University of West Florida, about their efforts to increase awareness of the athletic training profession on the Navajo Reservation.

October 27, 2020 by Claire Williams

NATA Network Brings Value to Membership

Home to athletic trainers throughout their careers, NATA provides its members access to professional growth, support, connection and advocacy. Through this semiweekly blog series, members will share what made them join NATA, the value of membership and how, together, we are NATA. Don’t forget, the deadline to renew your 2021 NATA membership is Dec. 31.

October 22, 2020 by Elizabeth Quinn

Growing Through NATA

Home to athletic trainers throughout their careers, NATA provides its members access to professional growth, support, connection and advocacy. Through this semiweekly blog series, members will share what made them join NATA, the value of membership and how, together, we are NATA. Don’t forget, the deadline to renew your 2021 NATA membership is Dec. 31.

October 21, 2020 by Elizabeth Quinn

Ensuring Safety in the Workplace

The athletic training profession equips ATs with a diverse set of skills that allows them to work throughout health care. While some athletic trainers work directly with patients and athletes in the clinical setting, others can be found in hospital administration and occupational health.

Leah Friedland, MS, ATC, is the program leader for Workforce Health and Safety at Northwestern Medicine Hospital.

October 19, 2020 by Beth Sitzler

Celebrate Youth Sport Specialization Awareness Week

This week is National Youth Sport Specialization Awareness Week. NATA has dedicated the third full week of October to youth sport specialization awareness to help reduce the risk of injury related to sport specialization and keep athletes safe and healthy.