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.

June 20, 2023 by NATA Staff

Visit Connect

Hall I of the Indiana Convention Center is the place you want to be during the 74th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo. Not only is it home to the AT Expo, the world’s largest showcase of products and services for the athletic training profession, it’s also where you’ll find Connect.

June 15, 2023 by NATA Staff

Impact of Inclusion and Diversity

To commemorate Pride Month, throughout June the NATA Now blog is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.
 

Having grown up with an affinity for sports, Cloe Klaus, MSc, LAT, ATC, knew they wanted to pursue a career that would keep them around athletics.

June 14, 2023 by NATA Staff

Don’t Miss the NATA Career Fair

During the 74th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, attendees will have opportunities to equip themselves and connect with prospective employers through the NATA Career Fair in the Indiana Convention Center, Room 244.

The NATA Career Fair is more than job postings. There, attendees can meet with representatives from a variety of companies, network and improve their professional skills.

June 9, 2023 by NATA Staff

NATA 2023: Foundation Events to Look Forward to

The 74th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo features a host of opportunities to learn more about the NATA Research & Education Foundation and its efforts to advance sports medicine research and athletic training education.

From fundraising and social events to research, education and professional development programming, the NATA Foundation has, for many years, graced the NATA convention with opportunities for attendees to enhance their learning and on-site experiences.

June 8, 2023 by NATA Staff

Meaningful Change Inspired

To commemorate Pride Month, throughout June the NATA Now blog is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.

With an uncle who practiced sports medicine, Meredith Decker, PhD, LAT, ATC, said she fell in love with athletic training at a very young age.

“I loved getting to experience his job when [my family] would go visit him at the University of Virginia,” she said.

June 8, 2023 by NATA Staff

Get Ready: NATA 2023 On-Site Reminders

The 74th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Indianapolis is right around the corner! We want to ensure attendees are well-equipped to enjoy their convention experience, taking place June 21-24 at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC) in Indianapolis. Read on for everything you need to know about being on-site at NATA 2023.