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.
Representation in Higher Education
In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders at the state, district and national levels.
Since high school, athletic training has been a passion for NATA Research & Education Foundation Research Committee and Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee member Kenny Lam, ScD, ATC, FNATA.
Driven by his love for helping people achieve their goals, Lam said athletic training has been his avenue do so.
NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Advice Received
The NATA Hall of Fame is the apex of member recognition, celebrating a select group of athletic trainers who have advanced the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.
More than a jacket, plaque and accolades, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have dedicated countless hours honing their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and leaving a lasting legacy in the athletic training profession.
Five Ways to Connect with Leadership at Convention
The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – and registration is open. As athletic trainers look forward to this iconic annual event in AT history, NATA Now is highlighting “75 Things To Know About Convention.”
At convention this year, attendees will get to celebrate milestones with NATA’s leadership as well as network with their respective district leaders.
Inside the Armed Forces Setting
Introduced in the April NATA News, this NATA Now article series provides insight into the different athletic training settings as well as information athletic training students and interested ATs need to know. The series also provides tips from members on how to succeed in each setting.
The International Student’s Advocate
In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders at the state, district and national levels.
When Woohyun “Andy” Lee attended Incheon National University in Korea, he was able to take athletic training classes, but didn’t have the opportunity to practice.
NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Mentors
The NATA Hall of Fame is the apex of member recognition, celebrating a select group of athletic trainers who have advanced the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.
More than a jacket, plaque and accolades, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have dedicated countless hours honing their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and leaving a lasting legacy in the athletic training profession.
Inside the Professional Football Setting
Introduced in the April NATA News, this NATA Now article series provides insight into the different athletic training settings as well as information athletic training students and interested ATs need to know. The series also provides tips from members on how to succeed in each setting.
For 15 years, Seattle Seahawks head athletic trainer David Stricklin, MS, LAT, ATC, has provided care to professional football athletes.
Inside the Professional Soccer Setting
Introduced in the April NATA News, this NATA Now article series provides insight into the different athletic training settings as well as information athletic training students and interested ATs need to know. The series also provides tips from members on how to succeed in each setting.
Kurt Andrews, MAT, LAT, ATC, director of sport medicine for Major League Soccer for Sporting Kansas City, said he always knew he wanted to work in professional soccer.
Five Ways To Form Relationships at Convention
The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – and registration is open. As we get ready for convention, NATA Now is looking back at convention history as well as what to know about NATA 2024.
One of the best parts of convention is the connections ATs can make while there. Building new relationships and connecting with old friends is a key part of the convention experience. While in New Orleans (and even before), ATs have plenty of opportunities to connect.
Given to Education and Research
In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders at the state, district and national levels.
Naoko Giblin, PhD, LAT, ATC, came into the athletic training profession with a desire to serve people.
“I wanted to become an athletic trainer because I wanted to contribute to other people’s success, especially in sports,” Giblin said.