Honoring Values in Leadership
In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now, in collaboration with the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee, is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels, providing insight into the impa
Make Your Voice Heard During Capitol Hill Day
NATA is bringing back Capitol Hill Day, which will take place with the accompanying Policy Summit March 30-31 in Washington, D.C. Registration is open through March 6.
A popular event among members, Capitol Hill Day is an opportunity for NATA to bring together athletic trainers from around the country to meet with congressional staff and advocate on behalf of the profession.
Meet Your 2026 Presidential Candidates
Prior to the start of the 2026 NATA Joint Committee Meeting Jan. 31 in Dallas, the NATA Presidential Nomination Committee convened to select the final two candidates for NATA’s next president. The final two candidates are David Gallegos, MA, ATC, Cert. MDT, and Rob Marshall, LAT, ATC.
Representation Paves Leadership Pathways
In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now, in collaboration with the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee, is highlighting some of our Black leaders making an impact at the state, district and national levels.
New Year Begins With New Courses
As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.
New courses are constantly being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs.
NATA Beat: Winter 2026 Advocacy Updates
Every day, NATA is working on behalf of the athletic training profession. With staff members experienced in all aspects of the legislative and regulatory process, the NATA Government Affairs Department is the sole department focused on advocacy for the profession. NATA’s goal is to ensure that all ATs can work to the fullest extent of their education and skill set.
Now Open: NATA 2026 Registration
Registration for the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 29-July 2 in Philadelphia is now open! Visit the convention website to learn more about what NATA 2026 has to offer and register to attend the in-person event today.
Inside the New NATA Leadership Institute
Registration is open now through Feb. 6 for the June-to-June cohort of the new NATA Leadership Institute, a cohort-based program designed to intentionally develop leadership skills for athletic trainers across all practice settings.
NATA EducATe Courses Released in December
As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.
New courses are constantly being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs.
Federal Student Loan Changes: What To Know
Recent federal activity around student loan programs has raised important questions for the athletic training profession. During a Dec. 18 town hall, NATA leaders and partners outlined what is known, what is still evolving and how athletic trainers and educators can engage as new federal parameters take shape.
Read the NATA Presidential Election FAQ
To keep members informed throughout the 2026 NATA presidential election process, the NATA Presidential Election Oversight Task Force has created the following FAQ. The Rules of Engagement for NATA Entities is included in this FAQ.