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The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of member recognition, celebrating athletic trainers who have fostered the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service. More than a ring and an iconic green jacket, the NATA Hall of Fame honors those who have dedicated countless hours sharpening their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and leaving a lasting impact on the athletic training profession.

The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 24-27 in Orlando, will once again feature Opening Sessions, bringing together attendees for key association updates – including the latest on NATA advocacy efforts and a presidential address on the state of the association –  and an inspiring keynote speaker that will set the tone for the day.

Here’s an overview of the NATA 2025 keynote speakers. Don’t forget: There’s still time to register for NATA 2025.   

In honor of Pride Month, throughout June, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.

Evan Bader, MAT, AT, ATC, aspired to become an athletic trainer having been its beneficiary as a student athlete.

“As an athlete growing up, I had my fair share of injuries and was exposed to the field of athletic training,” Bader said.

The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 24-27 in Orlando, educational programming offers something for every interest, setting and educational need. The NATA Convention Program Committee has curated an impactful program featuring various learning formats.

The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of member recognition, celebrating athletic trainers who have fostered the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service. More than a ring and an iconic green jacket, the NATA Hall of Fame honors those who have dedicated countless hours sharpening their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and leaving a lasting impact on the athletic training profession.

Congratulations to this year’s NATA committee award winners! Learn more about NATA’s awards and attend the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando, where many of these recipients will be recognized.

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. These bipartisan efforts consist of five key areas: state legislation, federal legislation, regulatory, reimbursement and NATAPAC.

In honor of Pride Month, throughout June, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.

The opportunity to serve an excellence-driven collegiate patient population is what inspired Tina Tubbs, MS, ATC, CES, to pursue athletic training.

As she entered the profession, Tubbs said this enthusiasm propelled her to bring her best self every day to help her patients achieve their goals.

The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of member recognition, celebrating athletic trainers who have fostered the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service. More than a ring and an iconic green jacket, the NATA Hall of Fame honors those who have dedicated countless hours sharpening their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and leaving a lasting impact on the athletic training profession.

The Spring/Summer Sports Medicine Legal Digest features a Q&A with NATA Mental Health America liaison Timothy Neal, LLMSW, ATC, CCISM, about mental health, substance abuse and the AT’s responsibility. The following is a continuation of this Q&A.

Q. What's the best way to start a discussion with an athlete that an AT suspects as a mental health or substance abuse issue?