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.
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.
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.
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.
Five Convention T-Shirts With Cari Wood
The 75th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 25-28 in New Orleans, is approaching – and registration is now open. As we get ready for convention, NATA Now is looking back at convention history as well as what to know about NATA 2024.
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.
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.
Research’s Resourcefulness
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA is highlighting women who are working to advance the athletic training profession through research.
Julie Cavallario, PhD, ATC, took an unconventional route to becoming a researcher, starting her career in the clinic setting.
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.
Five Reflections on the Profession From Eddie Lane
As athletic trainers look forward to this iconic annual event in athletic trainng history, NATA Now is highlighting “75 Things To Know About Convention."
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.