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Contacts: Jessica Scharffenberger National Athletic Trainers’ Association Jessicab@nata.org 512-923-2396 Robin Waxenberg Robin Waxenberg & Associates robin@robwax.com 917-301-1350 NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION HOSTS VIRTUAL MEDIA BRIEFING: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF THE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN: SAVING LIVES & REDUCIN…

CARROLLTON, TX, June 24, 2024 – A.J. Duffy III, MS, ATC, PT, will be inaugurated as the 16th president of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) during the NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in New Orleans on Friday, June 28, when he begins a three-year term. He will assume the responsibilities from Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC who will have completed her presidential role. “I…

Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC is the 15th president of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and assumed her office during NATA's clinical symposia in June 2021. She is serving a three-year term. Dieringer has more than 35 years of sports medicine experience and brings with her a deep passion for the athletic training profession and a clear vision for her role. Dieringer was prev…

National Athletic Trainers’ Association and American College of Sports Medicine Joint Statement on Collegiate Athletic Trainer Workforce College Athletics is struggling with a labor crisis due to the post-pandemic “Great Resignation”. Particularly in the area of athletic training, colleges and universities are finding it more and more difficult to recruit, hire and retain talent. Given the im…

Contacts: Robin Waxenberg Robin Waxenberg & Associates robin@robwax.com 917-301-1350 Jessica Blankenship NATA Jessicab@nata.org 512-923-2396 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (NOVEMBER 16, 2023) NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION RECEIVES AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD Presentation ta…

Contact: Robin Waxenberg Robin Waxenberg & Associates robin@robwax.com 917-301-1350 Preventing Osteoarthritis After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Osteoarthritis Action Alliance Issues Consensus Statement Recommendations Pu…

National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hosts Timely Topics Virtual Briefing to Address Collegiate Athletic Trainer Labor Crisis Panelists Discuss Current Climate & How to Solve It White Paper Unveiled DALLAS, TX (March 10, 2023) – The National Athletic Trainers’ Associated hosted in early March an informative and educational virtual program addressing the current collegiate…

Published online October 19 in Journal of Athletic Training DALLAS, TX – A new study, “The Association Between Access to Athletic Trainers and Emergency Medical Services Activations for Sport-Related Injuries,” appears online today followed by publication in next month’s issue of the Journal of Athletic Training, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association scientific journal. “Secondar…

DALLAS, TX – Whether it’s the crack of the bat, the kick or pass of a ball or the swoosh of a field hockey stick, fall sports are fully underway on the youth sport playing field. Young athletes may be pursuing activities they like best, but with too much specialization comes the risk of injury. To ensure safe sports participation, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association will host Youth S…

Contact: Robin Waxenberg Robin Waxenberg & Associates 917-301-1350 robin@robwax.com For Immediate Release: June 14, 2022 MEDIA ADVISORY JUNE 29: Celebrating Title IX and Women in Health Care National Media Forum During National Athletic Trainers’ Associatio…