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.
140 Members Celebrate 50 Years With NATA
Enhancing Fire Personnel Physical Well-Being
By the NATA COPA Public Safety Committee
Finding Love at NATA
Athletic training is a profession built on relationships. Just as important as the relationships ATs build with their patients are the ones they build with each other. NATA is often a conduit for these relationships, providing members with opportunities for collaboration, connection and a sense of belonging. This Be NATA blog series will highlight various AT relationships and the role NATA played in these connections.
Leading by Example
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Native/Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
Antonio Romano, ATC, initially aspired to become a nurse, but his path led him to athletic training.
A Proactive Stance on Training and Injury Management
By the NATA COPA Public Safety Committee
Learning to Advance the Profession
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Native/Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
The melding of medicine and sports became a lifetime opportunity for Alexis Lyons, an athletic training student, whose extended hours in the athletic training facility after an injury helped define her passion for the profession.
CEC to Hold November Meet and Greet
Career-advancing athletic trainers: You’re invited to attend the next NATA Connection and Engagement Committee Meet and Greet at 11 a.m. CST Nov. 15.
More Than a Workplace
By the NATA COPA Public Safety Committee
Connecting to the Heart of Service
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Native/Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
Megan Roach, MA, LAT, ATC, thought she wanted to pursue physical therapy until she encountered athletic training – and loved it.
Announcing: NATA DEIA Council
In 2021, the NATA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Task Force was introduced and charged with bringing the association’s six DEIA commitments to life. This year, in order to continue this work well into the future, the NATA Board of Directors approved the formation of the NATA DEIA Council.