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.
Environmental Cold Injuries Handout
Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean outdoor activities need to come to a halt. To help you keep your athletes and members of your community safe and active this winter, NATA has created an Environmental Cold Injuries Handout (pdf), found on p. 42 in the December NATA News.
Help Us Choose the #BetterTogether Winner!
The #BetterTogether contest ended last week and the participation from athletic trainers across the country was great. We received nearly 200 photo and video entries! So who will win a free trip for two to the convention in 2016? Well, that’s where we need your help.
Abstaining From Road Trips Could Benefit Injured Players
By John Doherty, ATC, PT
One Week Left For #BetterTogether Entries
Time is running out to qualify for a chance to win two free trips to Baltimore for the 2016 convention. There is only one week left to submit entries for our #BetterTogether contest. The winner will receive free housing, registration and airfare for NATA 2016, plus free housing, registration and airfare for their friend (who must also be an AT or AT student).
AT in Residence Shares Experience at the Malignant Hyperthermia Task Force Roundtable
By Katie Scott, MS, ATC, LAT
NATA Athletic Trainer in Residence
Having been the athletic trainer in residence at NATA for almost five months, one of the perks of my position is having the opportunity and privilege to network with some of the United States’ and world’s leading researchers and clinicians.
Concussion: Differentiating from concern and paranoia
In recent years, there has been an upswing in concussion awareness and the dangers that surround repeat traumatic brain injuries. While this awareness has increased research, education and even legislation surrounding concussions, the pendulum may have swung too far in the opposite direction, creating paranoia.
AT Spotlight: Mike Prybicien
#BetterTogether Contest Check In
FIFA 11+ Effective For More Than Just Soccer
By John Doherty, ATC, PT
Concussions, fractures, strains and sprains translate to casts, splints, surgeries and/or time lost. Worse, that time may be a season or a career.
Consequently, sports medics are always striving for better and faster diagnostic tests, medications, rehabilitation techniques and surgeries.