NATA Now

August 22, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

Pin Collectors Meet at NATA 2025

An NATA 75th anniversary special event, hosted by the NATA Historical Commission,  brought together pin collecting enthusiasts during the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando. 

More than 30 athletic trainers and athletic training students attended the NATA Pin Collectors' Meet and Greet, organized by Historical Commission member Jeff Stone, MEd, LAT, ATC, an NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2012 member, to exchange and trade pins and patches. 

June 21, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

The Product of Service

To commemorate Pride Month in June, NATA Now is highlighting student members who serve on their state, district or national LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and sharing insight into their impact on the profession.
 

“Service” is the word that comes to mind when Diane Zashin, MAT, ATC, describes her motive behind pursuing athletic training.

June 20, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Member Statement: NATA 2025

To focus on NATA’s primary goal of advocating for the athletic training profession, NATA avoids divisive political issues while recognizing and respecting the diverse perspectives within our membership.

June 19, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Participate in the Convention Contest

Update: Congratulations to contest winners Riley Ungaretti, MAT, LAT, ATC, Brittney Butler, MAT, ATC, Christine Mayer, MS, LAT, ATC, Sally Miller, MEd, LAT, ATC, and Mary Housel, MS, LAT, ATC!

 

This year, members who attend the in-person 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, will have the chance to win a prize and try something new thanks to the Convention Connection and Engagement Contest.

June 17, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Discover the Latest Research

During the 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, in-person attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest athletic training research, thanks to the NATA Research & Education Free Communications Program.

Often the first chance for an athletic trainer to present their research and clinical case studies, the Free Communications Program features rapid-fire oral and poster presentations enriching attendees’ convention education repertoire.

June 17, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

From Injury to Opportunity

To commemorate Pride Month in June, NATA Now is highlighting student members who serve on their state, district or national LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and sharing insight into their impact on the profession.
 

A shoulder injury that cost Emily Clark, MAT, her high school athletic career gave her a new beginning in athletic training.