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August 26, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Updates Bylaws

The NATA Board of Directors approved a series of bylaw updates during its Aug. 25 meeting. 

These updates are substantive changes, which were submitted to each of the districts’ annual business meetings after an initial board approval. Each bylaw then had to be approved by at least two-thirds of the NATA’s districts before being resubmitted to the board for final approval. After receiving final board approval, the new bylaws went into effect immediately.

March 22, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

Helping Students Succeed

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA is highlighting women in the profession who are working to advance athletic training through recruitment, retention and leadership.


With a heart for education, NATA Education Advancement Committee member Tricia Kasamatsu, PhD, ATC, said she has always been eager to guide students to success. Athletic training has been that conduit for this passion.

March 21, 2023 by Beth Sitzler

The State of Employment for Athletic Training

Athletic training is among the fastest growing professions in health care. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 17%* job growth over the next 10 years, much faster than average growth projections. The domains of athletic training, along with continued clinical and professional development, have positioned the athletic trainer (AT) as one of the most versatile clinicians in health care, with a transferable skill set that is reflected in a growing demand and expanding settings.

March 13, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

There’s a Samar Long for That

Throughout the history of athletic training, the college/university, higher education, professional sports, secondary school and various emerging settings have become home to athletic trainers wanting to care for all active populations. The impact of these ATs has helped their patients remain active and healthy in work, life and sport.

March 7, 2023 by Beth Sitzler

Attend the NATA CEC Meet and Greet

Veteran ATs are invited to attend the NATA Connection and Engagement Committee Meet and Greet at 11 a.m. CST March 29. This free event is an opportunity to learn about the committee as well as NATA’s various member resources. This is also a great opportunity to get your NATA-related questions answered and meet fellow ATs from around the country.

Keep reading to learn more and register for the meet and greet today.