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.
A Proactive Stance on Training and Injury Management
By the NATA COPA Public Safety Committee
Learning to Advance the Profession
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.
CEC to Hold November Meet and Greet
Career-advancing athletic trainers: You’re invited to attend the next NATA Connection and Engagement Committee Meet and Greet at 11 a.m. CST Nov. 15.
More Than a Workplace
By the NATA COPA Public Safety Committee
Connecting to the Heart of Service
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.
Megan Roach, MA, LAT, ATC, thought she wanted to pursue physical therapy until she encountered athletic training – and loved it.
Announcing: NATA DEIA Council
In 2021, the NATA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Task Force was introduced and charged with bringing the association’s six DEIA commitments to life. This year, in order to continue this work well into the future, the NATA Board of Directors approved the formation of the NATA DEIA Council.
NATAPAC Sweepstakes: Winners Announced
The NATA Political Action Committee (NATAPAC) would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2023 NATAPAC Sweepstakes Sept. 11-30. Through your contributions, $10,140 was raised for NATAPAC. The winners of the 2023 sweepstakes are:
- Roger Kalisiak, AT Ret. – Apple iPad Air
- Mathew Golden, MSAT, LAT, ATC – LG 70-inch 4K Smart TV
- Carley Parkinson, MBA, LAT, ATC – Apple iPad Air
Culturally Sensitive Leadership
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of our athletic training leaders at the state, district and national levels.
Learning to Give Back
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of our athletic training leaders at the state, district and national levels.
For Charles Ramos, DHSc, ATC, CSCS, injury, an AT’s expertise and two mentors were the ingredients for excellence in the profession.
Students: The Great AT Debate
Students and athletic training programs, you’re invited to attend the NATA Student Leadership Committee’s virtual fall engagement event, "The Great AT Debate," at 7 p.m. CDT Oct. 16.