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.

December 20, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

From Peers to Partners

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 18, 2023 by Kristin Carroll

Building an NATA Sistahood

Pictured above: Veronica Ampey, MS, LAT, ATC, Tracye Rawls-Martin, MS, ATC, Akima Abrakata-Dina, MSS, LAT, ATC, René Revis Shingles, PhD, ATC, and LouAnn Jefferson, MEd, ATC, at the 2022 NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo.

 

December 15, 2023 by Beth Sitzler

Finding Family Through NATA

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 6, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

Girlfriends Formed at NATA

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.

November 21, 2023 by Kristin Carroll

Thanks to Our 2023 NATAPAC Donors

Since 2005, the NATA Political Action Committee (NATAPAC) has been the voice of the athletic training profession, seeking better working conditions, fair access and the right to practice for all athletic trainers across America.

November 21, 2023 by Kristin Carroll

140 Members Celebrate 50 Years With NATA

The December NATA News highlights the 140 members who celebrated 50 years of membership with NATA in 2023. Congratulations to these members, listed below, as well as all of our members who are celebrating milestones with the association this year!
November 20, 2023 by Kristin Carroll

Finding Love at NATA

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.

November 15, 2023 by Lydia Hicks

Leading by Example

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Native/Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
 

Antonio Romano, ATC, initially aspired to become a nurse, but his path led him to athletic training.