NATA Now

September 3, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

New Courses Released in August

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.

June 4, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

NATA Hall of Fame 2024: Looking to the Future

The NATA Hall of Fame is the apex of member recognition, celebrating a select group of athletic trainers who have advanced the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

More than a jacket, plaque and accolades, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have dedicated countless hours honing their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and leaving a lasting legacy in the athletic training profession.

June 3, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Leading With Pride

To commemorate Pride Month in June, NATA Now is highlighting student members who serve on their state, district or national LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and sharing insight into their impact on the profession.

 

Keely Arndt, ATC, found her passion for athletic training as a student athlete in secondary school and college.

May 31, 2024 by Kristin Carroll

NATA Hall of Fame 2024: Advice for Young ATs

The NATA Hall of Fame is the apex of member recognition, celebrating a select group of athletic trainers who have advanced the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

More than a jacket, plaque and accolades, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have dedicated countless hours honing their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and leaving a lasting legacy in the athletic training profession.

May 30, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Five Ways To Land a Job at Convention

The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – but there’s still time to register. As we get ready for convention, NATA Now is looking back at convention history as well as what to know about NATA 2024.

NATA 2024  provides opportunities, including Career Center Live at the Morial Convention Center, Hall G, to help attendees navigate their job search.

Visit the online NATA Career Center at any time before, during or after NATA 2024, and visit the Career Center Live to make in-person career connections.

May 29, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Representation in Higher Education

In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders at the state, district and national levels.

Since high school, athletic training has been a passion for NATA Research & Education Foundation Research Committee and Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee member Kenny Lam, ScD, ATC, FNATA.

Driven by his love for helping people achieve their goals, Lam said athletic training has been his avenue do so.

May 28, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Advice Received

The NATA Hall of Fame is the apex of member recognition, celebrating a select group of athletic trainers who have advanced the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

More than a jacket, plaque and accolades, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have dedicated countless hours honing their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and leaving a lasting legacy in the athletic training profession.

May 24, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Five Ways to Connect with Leadership at Convention

The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – and registration is open. As athletic trainers look forward to this iconic annual event in AT history, NATA Now is highlighting “75 Things To Know About Convention.”

At convention this year, attendees will get to celebrate milestones with NATA’s leadership as well as network with their respective district leaders.

May 21, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Mentors

The NATA Hall of Fame is the apex of member recognition, celebrating a select group of athletic trainers who have advanced the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

More than a jacket, plaque and accolades, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have dedicated countless hours honing their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and leaving a lasting legacy in the athletic training profession.