Membership 2026: Growing the Profession One Post at a Time
By Kristin Carroll
Axel Moncada, MA, LAT, ATC, head athletic trainer for Papillion La Vista High School in Pappillion, Nebraska, has his sights set on building the profession. In his third year of certification, Moncada is already aiming for leadership, expressing a desire to one day take on the role of NATA president.
STUDENTS: Join the BOC Prep Kahoot Night
Students, get ready for the BOC Exam with the free virtual NATA Student Leadership Committee BOC Prep Kahoot Night event at 7 p.m. CST Dec. 20, Feb. 21, 2025 and March 7, 2025.
Brought to you by NATA and ACES Preparatory Workshop, the event aims to help AT students test their knowledge and review for the upcoming BOC Exam.
Building the Profession’s Future
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, NATA Now is highlighting some of NATA’s Native and Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
Patient Turned Professional Advocate
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, NATA Now is highlighting some of NATA’s Native and Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
New Courses Released in October
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.
Pushing Boundaries, Serving the Profession
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.
Community-Centered Leadership
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.
NATA EducATe Launches 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.
Connection and Advocacy Through Service
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.
Tenacity Yields Growth
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.
For Alex Salinas, MS, AT, ATC, his foray into health care developed with medicine running in his family.
NATA Beat: Fall Advocacy Updates
Every day, NATA and the NATA Government Affairs Department are working on behalf of the athletic training profession. With staff members experienced in all aspects of the legislative 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.