NATA Now

By Timothy Neal, MS, ATC, CCISM

By Chase Paulson, MS, ATC

By Amanda Donahue, MS, ATC

By Brian Murray, Go4Ellis

Each year, hundreds of NATA members and nonmembers give their time and effort to the association. Without their dedication, NATA could not be successful in everything we do. In 2017, more than 728 members and 36 nonmembers volunteered with NATA. Whether serving on a committee or helping with the NATA convention, NATA thanks all of it’s volunteers for sharing their talents.

This year more than 500 NATA members celebrated 25 years of being with the association, while 33 celebrated 50 years of membership. NATA would like to congratulate all of its members who are celebrating a special anniversary with the association as well as those who experienced significant milestones their own.

50 Years with NATA

Walter Barlow

Robert Barton

Bill Bean

The Athletic Training Education Journal (ATEJ) is taking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Editorial Board and begin service in February 2018. The term of appointment is three years and may be renewed, with agreement between the Editor-in-Chief and the Senior Editorial Leadership Team. The application due date has been extended to Feb. 2, 2018. 

On Nov. 1 the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis released its final report with recommendations to the President and Congress on actions to address the opioid epidemic.

Skin diseases are common among athletes for several reasons, including environmental factors, trauma to the skin, close quarters and sometimes questionable hygiene practices. Educate parents, coaches and student athletes about the three common types of skin diseases – fungal, viral and bacterial -  with the help of NATA’s latest infographic handout.

The voting results are in and Tory Lindley, MA, ATC, has been elected NATA’s 14th president. He will take over for current NATA President Scott Sailor, EdD, ATC, at the 2018 NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo and will serve a three-year term.