NATA Now

August 29, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Foundation Celebrates Support at NATA 2025

Throughout the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, held June 24-27 in Orlando, attendees had opportunities to connect with and support the NATA Research & Education Foundation. 

“This year’s convention was a huge success for the NATA Foundation because it highlighted the strength of our community and the power of our mission,” said NATA Foundation Director Kathryn LaLonde. 

March 14, 2024 by Kristin Carroll

Whole-Body Care for Collegiate Athletes

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care ATs provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings. These eight ATs, also featured in the March NATA News, are examples of how ATs are advancing the profession through their direct and indirect efforts.

 

March 13, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Research’s Creativity

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

 

Mimi Nakajima, EdD, ATC, got involved with athletic training research because of her interest in how people viewed the world around them.

 “I was always interested in how people think and feel, so naturally, that drew me to conducting research about people’s perceptions,” she said.

March 11, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Attend COPA Con 2024

The NATA Council on Practice Advancement is once again hosting its virtual conference, connecting athletic trainers to the latest in “Trends and Technology.”

COPA Con 2024 is taking place live April 26, with programming available on-demand through June 7, on NATA EducATe. This is the first virtual event to take place in the new professional development platform, and attendees can earn 10-plus CEUs.

March 6, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Beat: Spring Advocacy Updates

Every day, NATA and the NATA Government Affairs Department are working on behalf of the athletic training profession. With staff members experienced in all aspects of the legislative process, the NATA Government Affairs Department is the sole department focused on advocacy for the profession. NATA’s goal is to ensure that all ATs can work to the fullest extent of their education and skill set. These bipartisan efforts consist of five key areas: state legislation, federal legislation, regulatory, reimbursement and NATAPAC.

March 5, 2024 by Kristin Carroll

Courage at Its Highest

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care ATs provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings. These eight ATs, also featured in the March NATA News, are examples of how ATs are advancing the profession through their direct and indirect efforts.

 

March 4, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Growth, Diversity and Leadership

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care athletic trainers provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings. These eight ATs, also featured in the March NATA News, are examples of how ATs are advancing the profession through their direct and indirect efforts.