NATA Now

December 11, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

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. 

June 18, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Stop By the AT Expo

Taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 26-27 during the 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in New Orleans, the annual AT Expo is the place to be to find the latest products and services in sports medicine and connect with potential vendors. 

June 17, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

From Injury to Opportunity

To commemorate Pride Month in June, NATA Now is highlighting student members who serve on their state, district or national LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and sharing insight into their impact on the profession.
 

June 11, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Beat: Summer 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.

June 10, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Virginia Achieves Milestone in Reimbursement

On May 3, Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association Third Party Reimbursement Committee Chair Brice Snyder, MSAT, LAT, ATC, announced recent third-party reimbursement developments within the state, which resulted from the collaborative efforts of VATA Third Party Reimbursement Committee, contractors, VATA lobbyists, NATA Third Party Reimbursement Initiative and the VATA Executive Council.

June 10, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Representing Acceptance

To commemorate Pride Month in June, NATA Now is highlighting student members who serve on their state, district or national LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and sharing insight into their impact on the profession.

June 6, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Five NATA Foundation Events at Convention

The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – but there’s still time to register. As we get ready for convention, NATA Now is looking back at convention history as well as what to know about NATA 2024.