Press Releases

5 Fri, 10/05/2018 - 12:00am

New Law Reduces Barriers to Athletic Trainer Care

DALLAS, TX – After several years of collaborative work with members of Congress, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) today announced that the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (H.R 302/S. 808) was signed into law by President Trump on Friday, October 5th. The new law...
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21 Fri, 09/21/2018 - 12:00am

NATA and BOC Statement Related to Montana Case of Alleged Abuse

DALLAS - The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) would like to clarify reports issued today regarding a lawsuit charging James Jensen with multiple cases of sexual abuse. The lawsuit and subsequent media coverage name Jensen as an athletic trainer...
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7 Fri, 09/07/2018 - 12:00am

Senate Passes Bill to Reduce Barriers to Caring for Student Athletes

DALLAS – The Senate passed the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017, which provides legal protections for sports medicine professionals, such as athletic trainers, when traveling outside their primary state to care for student athletes. This is a positive step toward reducing barriers when...
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4 Tue, 09/04/2018 - 12:00am

NATA Works with Sidelined USA to Support Medically Disqualified Athletes

DALLAS – The National Athletic Trainers ’ Association (NATA) announces relationship with Sidelined USA, a nonprofit organization that supports athletes who have been permanently sidelined due to career-ending injury, health condition, or repeat concussion and inspires them to find a meaningful way...
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6 Fri, 07/06/2018 - 12:00am

NATA Announces New Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer

DALLAS – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has announced that two current board members will take on new leadership roles. The board of directors elected Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LAT, as vice president, and Chris Hall, MA, ATC, LAT, was appointed by President Tory Lindley, MA, ATC...
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5 Thu, 07/05/2018 - 12:00am

NATA Offers 10 Tips to Prevent Heat Illness and Dehydration

DALLAS – Many parts of the country are experiencing extreme heat this summer, but for the most part, outdoor activities continue as planned. Young athletes participating in summer and pre-season sports are particularly susceptible in July and August. To guard against heat illnesses and dehydration...
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5 Thu, 07/05/2018 - 12:00am

NATA Inducts First African American Woman into the Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame

DALLAS – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association inducted the first African American woman, René Revis Shingles, PhD, AT, ATC, into the prestigious Hall of Fame at the NATA 69th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo in New Orleans on Thursday, June 28. The Hall of Fame is the highest honor an athletic...
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2 Mon, 07/02/2018 - 12:00am

Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. James Andrews Receives President’s Award from NATA

DALLAS – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association honored renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist James R. Andrews, MD, with the President’s Award during the NATA’s 69th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 28 in New Orleans. The President’s Award recipient is chosen by the...
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29 Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00am

Brains of young football players do not appear to be more vulnerable to changes from head impacts

NEW ORLEANS – Younger brains do not appear to be more susceptible to changes due to head impacts than older brains, suggests imaging research of middle school and high school football players. The study, presented today at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) 69 th Clinical Symposia...
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28 Thu, 06/28/2018 - 12:00am

Students who specialize in one sport more likely be tired during the day, research suggests

NEW ORLEANS – Add daytime sleepiness to the list of risks for students who specialize in one sport and play it year-round, suggests a study being presented today at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) 69th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo. To reduce the that risk, coaches, parents and...
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