NATA Now

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.

March 4, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Growth, Diversity and Leadership

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care athletic trainers provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings. These eight ATs, also featured in the March NATA News, are examples of how ATs are advancing the profession through their direct and indirect efforts.

February 27, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Five Ways To Celebrate Convention

As athletic trainers look forward to this iconic annual event in athletic trainng history, NATA Now is highlighting “75 Things To Know About Convention."

February 22, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Representation Through Internationalization

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

February 15, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Advocacy Through Service

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

February 8, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Volunteering Opens Doors

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

February 1, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

From Recovery to Leadership

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

January 8, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Students: Attend BOC Prep Kahoot Challenge

Students, get ready to tackle the BOC exam by participating in the virtual NATA Student Leadership Committee BOC Prep Kahoot 2024 event at 7 p.m. CST Feb. 6-7. This event is free to NATA members and nonmembers.

Brought to you by NATA and ACES Preparatory Workshop, the event aims to help AT students test their knowledge and review for the upcoming BOC exam.

December 28, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

The Friendship ‘Matchmaker’

Athletic training is a profession built on relationships. Just as important as the relationships ATs build with their patients are the ones they build with each other. NATA is often a conduit for these relationships, providing members with opportunities for collaboration, connection and a sense of belonging.

December 26, 2023 by Beth Sitzler

When ATs Just Click

Athletic training is a profession built on relationships. Just as important as the relationships ATs build with their patients are the ones they build with each other. NATA is often a conduit for these relationships, providing members with opportunities for collaboration, connection and a sense of belonging.