From Education to Practice: Town Hall Summary
On Oct. 15, the athletic training profession hosted a conversation titled “From Education to Practice: An Athletic Training Town Hall,” a 60-minute interactive conversation on the move from school or residency into a first professional role. The town hall discussed how new athletic trainers enter practice with strong knowledge, and what they most need is confidence – built through progressive autonomy, intentional onboarding and mentorship.
Share Your COVID-19 Rehabilitation Stories
The Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR), of which NATA is a member, is seeking feedback from patients, providers, caregivers and advocates regarding the long-term impacts of COVID-19 and the need for COVID-19 rehabilitation. Specifically, CPR is seeking:
ATLAS Findings Help ATs Advocate
The Athletic Training Locations and Services (ATLAS) Project, a research and advocacy effort led by NATA and the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI), has concluded its findings for the 2019-20 academic year.
Congrats to 2020’s 50-Year Members!
In the December NATA News, we announced that 42 members are celebrating 50 years of NATA membership. Congratulations to them and all of our members celebrating milestones with the association this year! Our 50-year members of 2020 are:
Stephen Antonopulos, MA, ATC
Mayfield Armstrong, CPed, ATC
Lowell Bailey, AT Ret.
NATA Advocates for AT Vaccine Priority
As discussions progress surrounding the release of a COVID-19 vaccine, NATA is advocating for athletic trainers to be included on the list of health care providers considered for early vaccination.
Update from the NATA Board of Directors Meeting
No one should be subject to sexual discrimination, harassment or abuse.
Don't Miss Out on These CEU Opportunities
Editor’s note: After careful consideration, the Master Preceptor Program was sunsetted by NATA in 2025. Learn more about NATA’s educational offerings.
EDAC Introduces New Grad Student Rep
The NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee has selected a new graduate student representative: Chaerin Yeom.
Member Spotlight: Wally Blase, MS, ATC, CSCS
During Membership Appreciation Week, Nov. 16-20, NATA wants to celebrate members who make the association what it is: home to all athletic trainers. Members have been chosen at random and will be featured throughout the week in our Member Spotlight blog series. For more information on what’s happening during the week, visit the Member Appreciation Week webpage.
Member Spotlight: Jovan Means, MS, ATC, FMT
During Membership Appreciation Week, Nov. 16-20, NATA wants to celebrate members who make the association what it is: home to all athletic trainers. Members have been chosen at random and will be featured throughout the week in our Member Spotlight blog series.