NATA Beat: Fall 2025 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.
NATA Employee Partner: Children’s Mercy Kansas City
Introduced in the January NATA News, the NATA Employer Program was created as a pilot by NATA to partner with and be a resource for athletic training employers. One such program participant is Children’s Mercy Kansas City, serving the pediatric population in the metropolitan areas of Missouri and Kansas.
New NATA EducATe Courses Out in June
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.
For Passion and Purpose
In honor of Pride Month, throughout June, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.
Get Ready: NATA 2025 On-Site Reminders
The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando is almost here! To ensure attendees are prepared to enjoy their convention experience at the Orange County Convention Center – West Building (OCCC) in Orlando, here is an overview of what you need to know before you head to NATA 2025.
Try Something New With Operation Orlando
Get ready to connect, explore and win! Members who attend the in-person 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando will have the chance to participate in Operation Orlando – a fun, interactive contest designed to help you make the most of your convention experience.
NATA Website Gets a Refresh
UPDATE: The website upgrade has been moved from July 8 to August 6th.
Around 10 p.m. CDT August 6th, the NATA website will be taken down for approximately six hours as staff transitions the website to Drupal 10, an upgraded content management system.
Empathetic Care Unveiled
In honor of Pride Month, throughout June, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.
As a first-hand recipient of an athletic trainer’s care, Kristy Walker, MS, LAT, ATC, experienced the compassionate treatment on which the profession is built.
Elevate Your Experience at the AT Expo
Taking place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25-26 during the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Orlando, the AT Expo is the world’s largest showcase of products and services for the athletic training profession.
Meet the 2025 Quiz Bowl Teams
Attendees of the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo: Get ready to cheer!
Don’t Miss the Résumé Roundup
There’s still time! Participate in the Résumé Roundup by uploading an updated résumé to the NATA Career Center. Everyone who uploads an updated résumé through June 15 will be entered in a drawing to win an Amazon gift card.