NATA Now

August 12, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATAPAC Keynote Highlights Impactful Leadership

In the Chuck Kimmel Memorial NATAPAC Luncheon keynote address, Mark Coberley, MS LAT, ATC, NATA Hall of Fame member and past District Five director, offered reflections on leadership, advocacy and the power of consistent, intentional action. 

Speaking to a room of emerging and established leaders, he delivered a compelling message built not on personal accolades, but on decades of observation and lived experience.

March 18, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Treating the Human Before the Athlete

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care ATs provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings. These eight ATs, also featured in the March NATA News, are examples of how ATs are advancing the profession through their direct and indirect efforts.

 

March 14, 2024 by Kristin Carroll

Whole-Body Care for Collegiate Athletes

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care ATs provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings. These eight ATs, also featured in the March NATA News, are examples of how ATs are advancing the profession through their direct and indirect efforts.

 

March 13, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Research’s Creativity

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA is highlighting women who are working to advance the athletic training profession through research.

 

Mimi Nakajima, EdD, ATC, got involved with athletic training research because of her interest in how people viewed the world around them.

 “I was always interested in how people think and feel, so naturally, that drew me to conducting research about people’s perceptions,” she said.

March 11, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

Attend COPA Con 2024

The NATA Council on Practice Advancement is once again hosting its virtual conference, connecting athletic trainers to the latest in “Trends and Technology.”

COPA Con 2024 is taking place live April 26, with programming available on-demand through June 7, on NATA EducATe. This is the first virtual event to take place in the new professional development platform, and attendees can earn 10-plus CEUs.

March 6, 2024 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Beat: Spring 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. These bipartisan efforts consist of five key areas: state legislation, federal legislation, regulatory, reimbursement and NATAPAC.

March 5, 2024 by Kristin Carroll

Courage at Its Highest

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care ATs provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings. These eight ATs, also featured in the March NATA News, are examples of how ATs are advancing the profession through their direct and indirect efforts.

 

March 4, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Growth, Diversity and Leadership

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care athletic trainers provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings. These eight ATs, also featured in the March NATA News, are examples of how ATs are advancing the profession through their direct and indirect efforts.