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September 11, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

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.

April 9, 2018 by NATA Staff

April Public Relations Tip

Identify and connect with your external stakeholders.

Identify key external stakeholders for your setting by answering the following questions:
●        Who are my local government officials?
●        Who is responsible for providing public information for my workplace?
●        Who are the decision makers at my workplace?

April 4, 2018 by NATA Staff

Concussion Info Sheet for Parents

Education is an important part of an athletic trainer’s job in the secondary school. ATs are tasked with educating parents, student-athletes, coaches, teachers, counselors, school nurses and administration on a daily basis. One of the most frequent topics of discussion is concussions. Shelly Jones, ATC, NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers' Committee District Ten representative, shares her

March 29, 2018 by NATA Staff

101 Awards Honor Athletic Trainer

The 101 Awards, held Feb. 28, 2018, honored Colby Barron, ATC, for saving the life of a 12-year old football player.

March 29, 2018 by NATA Staff

A Warm Welcome to Alaska

The April NATA News features an article on athletic training in Alaska and the unique challenges and fulfilling rewards the athletic trainers with Orthopedic Physicians Alaska encounter.

March 29, 2018 by NATA Staff

Watch Out for Per Diem Pitfalls

The April NATA News features a preview of “Covering Yourself When Working Per Diem,” a NATA 2018 session held by the NATA Young Professionals’ Committee from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. June 29 in New Orleans.

March 22, 2018 by NATA Staff

OATA Sees Success with Safety Campaign

With the final week of the 2018 National Athletic Training Month approaching, now is a great time to think about how you’re going to continue to shine a light on the athletic training profession and all that you do through the rest of the year.

March 19, 2018 by NATA Staff

March Public Relations Tip

If you haven’t already done so, try these simple ways to make a big impact when promoting the athletic training profession.