From Education to Practice: Town Hall Summary
On Oct. 15, the athletic training profession hosted a conversation titled “From Education to Practice: An Athletic Training Town Hall,” a 60-minute interactive conversation on the move from school or residency into a first professional role. The town hall discussed how new athletic trainers enter practice with strong knowledge, and what they most need is confidence – built through progressive autonomy, intentional onboarding and mentorship.
Increasing Access To Care
By Chris Smith, DAT, LAT, ATC
Representation Matters at Every Level
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now, in collaboration with the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee, is highlighting some of our state, district and national leaders and sharing insight into their drive to give back to the profession.
Adding AT Facilities Post Construction
By Ciara Taylor, EdD, LAT, ATC, NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee Chair
NATA EducATe: New Courses in September 2026
NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, customizable experience, 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 and earn CEUs.
When Construction is Final
By Pete Koeniges, DAT, LAT, ATC
The Impact of Seeing Yourself
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now, in collaboration with the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee, is highlighting some of our state, district and national leaders and sharing insight into their drive to give back to the profession.
InvestigATe: Inspiring the Next Generation
The AT4Me InvestigATe Program 2026-27 cycle is now open! Below, a 2025-26 cycle sponsor shares the impact the program had on her students and how she brought the checklist’s 10 activities to life.
By Erika Miller, MA, LAT, ATC
The Finished Athletic Training Facility
By Michael Rice , MS, LAT, ATC
Showing Up for the Profession
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now, in collaboration with the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee, is highlighting some of our state, district and national leaders and sharing insight into their drive to give back to the profession.
A Remodel in Progress
By Greg Garofalo, MS, LAT, ATC