Membership 2026: Growing the Profession One Post at a Time
By Kristin Carroll
Axel Moncada, MA, LAT, ATC, head athletic trainer for Papillion La Vista High School in Pappillion, Nebraska, has his sights set on building the profession. In his third year of certification, Moncada is already aiming for leadership, expressing a desire to one day take on the role of NATA president.
NATA Welcomes New Board Members
In June, NATA welcomed two new board members: Scott Galloway, MBA, LAT, ATC, representing District Six, and Donna Wesley, MS, LAT, ATC, representing District Nine. In the July NATA News, Galloway and Wesley discuss their goals as new board members. Below they share insight into their athletic training journeys and the importance of volunteerism.
Resource Review: Transgender Patient Care
In honor of Pride Month, throughout June the NATA Now blog will highlight NATA’s LGBTQIA+ resources to assist members in their pursuit of providing compassionate, culturally competent patient care to all.
Free Communications Program Brings Live, On-Demand Content
The NATA Research & Education Foundation Free Communications Program provides a forum for researchers and clinicians to disseminate research and clinical case studies, and is often the first time they’re able to present their research.
General Session 2021 Recap
Kicking off the 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, for the first time in recent convention history, was the General Session and Changing of the Guard ceremony. Before passing the baton to NATA’s 15th president, Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC, for her first association address, NATA Past President Tory Lindley, MA, ATC, reflected on the challenges and successes of the past year.
LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee Hard at Work
In honor of Pride Month, throughout June the NATA Now blog will highlight NATA’s LGBTQIA+ resources to assist members in their pursuit of providing compassionate, culturally competent patient care to all.
The NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee has been hard at work to provide educational opportunities to members.
VNATA 2021 Provides for Students
The 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo offers a variety of opportunities specific to athletic training students. From testing their athletic training knowledge to a seminar dedicated to the topics that impact them, VNATA 2021 will provide educational opportunities for all athletic training students.
Sneak Peek at Special Recipes for VNATA 2021
With more than 70 sessions covering an array of topics important to the athletic training profession, the 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo has something for every interest and skill level. Attendees can earn up to 25 CEUs, with the live educational programming taking place June 22-24 and on-demand through Sept. 30.
International Ambassador Program Update
As domestic travel begins to resume, and some mask mandates and physical distancing regulations ease due to the availability of vaccinations it is exciting to think about the opportunity of re-engaging in international travel. Even more exciting is the possibility of face-to-face interactions with international colleagues.
Improved AT Expo Experience at VNATA 2021
The new and improved 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo platform offers several ways for attendees to connect with the companies that support the athletic training profession. Attendees can post in the AT Expo Exhibitor Chat, participate in a video chat or simply request info by leaving contact information.
Get Engaged, Stay Connected at VNATA 2021
The 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo isn’t only about educational sessions and earning CEUs – it’s also the top networking event for ATs around the world. VNATA 2021 offers features to connect with peers, speakers and exhibitors during the live event June 22-24 as well as the on-demand period through Sept. 30.