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.
NATA Named NYSS Champion by President’s Council
This year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced NATA as a National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion. NATA’s recognition was first highlighted in the December NATA News, which also serves as the association’s annual report.
Thank You, 2020 NATAPAC Donors!
The NATA Political Action Committee (NATAPAC) is the sole federal PAC founded for and dedicated to being the voice and advocate of the athletic training profession.
Share Your COVID-19 Rehabilitation Stories
The Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR), of which NATA is a member, is seeking feedback from patients, providers, caregivers and advocates regarding the long-term impacts of COVID-19 and the need for COVID-19 rehabilitation. Specifically, CPR is seeking:
ATLAS Findings Help ATs Advocate
The Athletic Training Locations and Services (ATLAS) Project, a research and advocacy effort led by NATA and the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI), has concluded its findings for the 2019-20 academic year.
Congrats to 2020’s 50-Year Members!
In the December NATA News, we announced that 42 members are celebrating 50 years of NATA membership. Congratulations to them and all of our members celebrating milestones with the association this year! Our 50-year members of 2020 are:
Stephen Antonopulos, MA, ATC
Mayfield Armstrong, CPed, ATC
Lowell Bailey, AT Ret.
NATA Advocates for AT Vaccine Priority
As discussions progress surrounding the release of a COVID-19 vaccine, NATA is advocating for athletic trainers to be included on the list of health care providers considered for early vaccination.
Update from the NATA Board of Directors Meeting
No one should be subject to sexual discrimination, harassment or abuse.
Don't Miss Out on These CEU Opportunities
Editor’s note: After careful consideration, the Master Preceptor Program was sunsetted by NATA in 2025. Learn more about NATA’s educational offerings.
EDAC Introduces New Grad Student Rep
The NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee has selected a new graduate student representative: Chaerin Yeom.
