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Photo Caption: NATA International Committee Chair Brian Zeller, PhD, ATC, presents Yoshizumi "Happy" Iwasaki, ATC, with the 2018 International Service Award Thursday, June 28.

Members from all over the world have made the journey to New Orleans to take part in the 69th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo. For one athletic trainer in particular, that journey consisted of a 15-plus-hour flight – the same flight he’s been making for the more than three decades.

Photo caption: New District Directors Craig Voll Jr., PhD, LAT, ATC, District Four; Lyn Nakagawa, MS, ATC, CSCS, District Eight; Diane Sartanowicz, MS, LAT, ATC, District One; and David Gallegos, MA, ATC, Cert. MDT, District Seven.

When NATA Hall of Famer Lindsy McLean, AT Ret., was asked to be the keynote speaker of this year’s NATA Political Action Committee Breakfast, held June 27, he had to think about it. He made his mind up, however, when his latest NATA membership card came in the mail.

“It said ‘member for 59 years,’ and I said, ‘Man, that’s a long time. I guess I can talk about that,’” he said.    

Programming Thursday, June 28, is packed with exciting and educational events. Be sure to make your way to Morial Convention Center, Hall E, to see today’s BOC-approved EBP programming, NATA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, General Session (including the Changing of the Guard) and the NATA 2018 Keynote Presentation sponsored by Cramer.

Whether you’re bidding on your favorite NATA Research & Education Foundation Silent Auction item or attending tonight’s NATA Foundation Speakeasy presented by Celltex, your contributions to the NATA Foundation help support the advancement of the athletic training profession.

While the 69th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo officially begins today, members received a warm welcome from the Big Easy Tuesday, June 26, during a memorable visit to Mardi Gras World – the location of the NATA 2018 Welcome Reception sponsored by Cramer.

By Cramer Products

Cramer High Performance Gear™ is designed to be Athletic Trainer Tough (AT Tough™). Every buckle, zipper, and fabric choice is meticulously selected and then analyzed after rigorous lab testing. After it’s built, we take it to the field and court to make sure it can handle real-world athletic training abuse. Only then do we put the High Performance Gear™ badge on it.

Maximum Durability

There are several legends in the athletic training profession, individuals whose impact and contributions are renowned. But what about the person behind the achievements? Have you ever wondered what gets them out of bed in the morning or what makes them tick?

UPDATE (June 26): S.808 passed the committee vote without objection!

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