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.
STUDENTS: Join the BOC Prep Kahoot Night
Students, get ready for the BOC Exam with the free virtual NATA Student Leadership Committee BOC Prep Kahoot Night event at 7 p.m. CST Dec. 20, Feb. 21, 2025 and March 7, 2025.
Brought to you by NATA and ACES Preparatory Workshop, the event aims to help AT students test their knowledge and review for the upcoming BOC Exam.
Building the Profession’s Future
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, NATA Now is highlighting some of NATA’s Native and Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
Throughout his high school career, Justin Laird, LAT, ATC, had to learn to treat his own injury. Now, he treats the injuries of young patients.
Patient Turned Professional Advocate
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, NATA Now is highlighting some of NATA’s Native and Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
Penny Lynch, MA, LAT, ATC, was introduced to athletic training when she tore her anterior cruciate ligament and received treatment in her college’s athletic training facility.
New Courses Released in October
As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.
New courses are consistently being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs. Here’s a look at the courses released in October. Visit NATA EducATe for more information on these and other courses available at your fingertips.
Pushing Boundaries, Serving the Profession
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.
What started as an extracurricular activity for Christina Scherr, MEd, ATC, became a vocation through which she serves patients and gives back to the profession.
Community-Centered Leadership
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.
Drawn to the profession because of his deep passion for sports and helping people, Kenny Wilka, MEd, LAT, ATC, said athletic training gives him the opportunity to make a tangible difference in others.
NATA EducATe Launches New Courses
As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.
New courses are consistently being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs. Here’s a look at the courses released in September. Visit NATA EducATe for more information on these and other courses at your fingertips.
Connection and Advocacy Through Service
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.
When Candice Dunkin, MS, LAT, ATC, accompanied her mom to her physical therapy appointments, she was inspired by the care she received.
Tenacity Yields Growth
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.
For Alex Salinas, MS, AT, ATC, his foray into health care developed with medicine running in his family.
Inspired by his sister’s pediatrics career, Salinas grew an interest in sports medicine during his pre-physical therapy and athletic training program experiences.
NATA Beat: Fall 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.