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.
Meaningful Change Inspired
To commemorate Pride Month, throughout June the NATA Now blog is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.
With an uncle who practiced sports medicine, Meredith Decker, PhD, LAT, ATC, said she fell in love with athletic training at a very young age.
Get Ready: NATA 2023 On-Site Reminders
The 74th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Indianapolis is right around the corner! We want to ensure attendees are well-equipped to enjoy their convention experience, taking place June 21-24 at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC) in Indianapolis. Read on for everything you need to know about being on-site at NATA 2023.
2023 Quiz Bowl Teams
The 11 teams that will compete at the 2023 NATA Quiz Bowl, sponsored by Henry Schein in Indianapolis have been determined. Scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on June 23 at the 74th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, 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.
For the People and the Profession
To commemorate Pride Month throughout June, the NATA Now blog is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.
NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee Chair Jen Sturtevant, MBA, LAT, ATC, found her love for athletic training in the intersection of sports and health care – people.
NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Future
The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of recognition for members, honoring a select group of athletic trainers who have shaped the athletic training profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.
NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Advice to Give
The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of recognition for members, honoring a select group of athletic trainers who have shaped the athletic training profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.
Timely Topics: The AT Job Boom
Early professional athletic training employment has been ailed with issues such as decreased compensation, expanded work expectations, challenges with work-life balance and other factors affecting employee recruitment and retention, said NATA Early Professionals’ Committee Chair Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC.
NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Advice Received
The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of recognition for members, honoring a select group of athletic trainers who have shaped the athletic training profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.
Compassionate Leadership in Action
In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of our Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders at the state, district and national levels.
At age 14, Nikki Awaya, MEd, ATC, already knew the athletic training profession was the right path for her.
NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Mentors
The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of recognition for members, honoring a select group of athletic trainers who have shaped the athletic training profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.