NATA Now

August 28, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

Family Story Shapes Diabetes Learning Lab

Ten years ago, Mike Prybicien, LAT, ATC, CES, shared with NATA News and NATA Now readers how his background in athletic training helped his family navigate his son Aiden’s diabetes diagnosis.

During the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Orlando, a now 16-year-old Aiden joined his father to help educate other athletic trainers about caring for those with diabetes during the “Managing the Diabetic Physically Active Patient” Learning Lab June 27.

June 26, 2024 by Todd Christman

2024 Quiz Bowl Teams

Eleven teams will compete at the 2024 NATA Quiz Bowl, sponsored by Henry Schein at the 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in New Orleans. The quiz bowl features teams from each district in a Jeopardy-style competition. More than bragging rights will be on the line as the top three teams will receive prize packages from Henry Schein. In addition to these awards, each quiz bowl participant (not including alternates) receives complimentary registration to the convention.

Here are the teams competing this year:

June 21, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

The Product of Service

To commemorate Pride Month in June, NATA Now is highlighting student members who serve on their state, district or national LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and sharing insight into their impact on the profession.
 

“Service” is the word that comes to mind when Diane Zashin, MAT, ATC, describes her motive behind pursuing athletic training.

June 20, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Member Statement: NATA 2025

To focus on NATA’s primary goal of advocating for the athletic training profession, NATA avoids divisive political issues while recognizing and respecting the diverse perspectives within our membership.

June 19, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Participate in the Convention Contest

Update: Congratulations to contest winners Riley Ungaretti, MAT, LAT, ATC, Brittney Butler, MAT, ATC, Christine Mayer, MS, LAT, ATC, Sally Miller, MEd, LAT, ATC, and Mary Housel, MS, LAT, ATC!

 

This year, members who attend the in-person 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, will have the chance to win a prize and try something new thanks to the Convention Connection and Engagement Contest.

June 17, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Discover the Latest Research

During the 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, in-person attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest athletic training research, thanks to the NATA Research & Education Free Communications Program.

Often the first chance for an athletic trainer to present their research and clinical case studies, the Free Communications Program features rapid-fire oral and poster presentations enriching attendees’ convention education repertoire.