NATA Now

August 28, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

Family Story Shapes Diabetes Learning Lab

Ten years ago, Mike Prybicien, LAT, ATC, CES, shared with NATA News and NATA Now readers how his background in athletic training helped his family navigate his son Aiden’s diabetes diagnosis.

During the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Orlando, a now 16-year-old Aiden joined his father to help educate other athletic trainers about caring for those with diabetes during the “Managing the Diabetic Physically Active Patient” Learning Lab June 27.

March 13, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

Award Honors Chuck Kimmel’s Legacy

By the NATA Student Leadership Committee Nominations Subcommittee

Chuck Kimmel’s contributions as an educator and NATA president have left a profound impact on the athletic training profession.

Through his leadership, he inspired countless students, advocating for their growth and development while promoting the importance of the profession across the nation.

March 10, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

More Tips To Celebrate NATM

With National Athletic Training Month officially kicking off March 1, you might be looking for ways to celebrate the profession and shine a light on athletic training's “Champions in Health Care.”

Whether you’ve got five minutes or five hours to devote to your efforts, NATA is here to help. Each week in March, NATA Now will highlight three NATM celebration tips, ranging in time needed to accomplish. We will also highlight the resources you can use as you shout out your peers and increase the public’s understanding of the athletic training profession.

March 5, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

Tips To Help You Celebrate NATM

With National Athletic Training Month officially kicking off March 1, you might be looking for ways to celebrate the profession and shine a light on athletic training's “Champions in Health Care.”

Whether you’ve got five minutes or five hours to devote to your efforts, NATA is here to help. Each week in March, NATA Now will highlight three NATM celebration tips, ranging in time needed to accomplish. We will also highlight the resources you can use as you shout out your peers and increase the public’s understanding of the athletic training profession.

February 28, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

February: New EducATe Courses Released

As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.

New courses are constantly being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs.

Enhanced access to the entire NATA EducATe On-Demand Course Catalog is also now available to NATA members, so take advantage of these courses.

February 24, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

Empowering Peers, Supporting Athletes

In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels as they share insight into their volunteer journeys.

 

NATA Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine member Sherman Howze, MS, LMT, ATC, began his athletic training journey after experiencing what he calls the “heroic treatment [his] high school AT provided.”  

February 17, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

A Backbone for Peers

In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels as they share insight into their volunteer journeys.


NATA Career Advancement Committee District Six Rep. Bre'Layshia Alexander, MEd, LAT, ATC, said amidst her uncertainty about her what career she wanted to pursue, her mentor, Windee Skrabanek, MEd, LAT, encouraged her to take a look at athletic training, which merged her love of sports with her interest in medicine.

February 10, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

The Power of Financial Stewardship

In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels as they share insight into their volunteer journeys.

 

For Colorado Athletic Trainers' Association Finance Committee member Zach Lewis, MAT, LAT, ATC, health care runs in the family.

Observing his mother’s work and dedication to her patients as a nurse, Lewis became inspired to pursue athletic training.

January 31, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

Problem-Solving Service

In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels as they share insight into their volunteer journeys.

 

After observing her high school coach’s son work as an athletic trainer and physical therapist, Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee member Natalie Trotter, MS, LAT, ATC, decided to become an athletic trainer herself.

December 31, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

New NATA EducATe Course Released December

As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.

New courses are consistently being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs. Here’s a look at the course released in December. Visit NATA EducATe for more information on this and other courses available at your fingertips.