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.

June 10, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Representing Acceptance

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.

June 6, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Five NATA Foundation Events at Convention

The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – but there’s still time to register. As we get ready for convention, NATA Now is looking back at convention history as well as what to know about NATA 2024.

June 4, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

NATA Hall of Fame 2024: Looking to the Future

The NATA Hall of Fame is the apex of member recognition, celebrating a select group of athletic trainers who have advanced the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

June 3, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Leading With Pride

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.

 

Keely Arndt, ATC, found her passion for athletic training as a student athlete in secondary school and college.

May 31, 2024 by Kristin Carroll

NATA Hall of Fame 2024: Advice for Young ATs

The NATA Hall of Fame is the apex of member recognition, celebrating a select group of athletic trainers who have advanced the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

May 30, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Five Ways To Land a Job at Convention

The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – but there’s still time to register. As we get ready for convention, NATA Now is looking back at convention history as well as what to know about NATA 2024.

NATA 2024  provides opportunities, including Career Center Live at the Morial Convention Center, Hall G, to help attendees navigate their job search.

May 28, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Advice Received

The NATA Hall of Fame is the apex of member recognition, celebrating a select group of athletic trainers who have advanced the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.

May 24, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Five Ways to Connect with Leadership at Convention

The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – and registration is open. As athletic trainers look forward to this iconic annual event in AT history, NATA Now is highlighting “75 Things To Know About Convention.”

May 23, 2024 by Kristin Carroll

Inside the Armed Forces Setting

Introduced in the April NATA News, this NATA Now article series provides insight into the different athletic training settings as well as information athletic training students and interested ATs need to know. The series also provides tips from members on how to succeed in each setting.