Press Releases

Dec 2016
6

NATA Publishes New Dental and Oral Injuries Position Statement In Journal of Athletic Training

DALLAS, December 6, 2016 – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) published today its new position statement, “ Preventing and Managing Sport-Related Dental and Oral Injuries .” Created by the NATA Research & Education Foundation, the statement appears online in the Journal of...
Read more
Nov 2016
24

Nominations Open for Inaugural NATA International Awards

DALLAS, October 24, 2016 – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association International Committee announced that nominations are open for two inaugural awards that will honor athletic trainers and organizations from around the world who have contributed to the advancement of the profession and patient...
Read more
Oct 2016
19

New NFL Foundation Grant Program to Expand High School Access to Athletic Trainers

The NFL Foundation, in collaboration with Gatorade, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS), today announced the launch of a pilot program to provide funding to public high schools with...
Read more
Sep 2016
12

Title: U.S. House Passes Legislation to Protect Athletic Trainers and Other Medical Professionals; NATA Leads the Effort; Bill Now Goes to Senate

DALLAS, TEXAS, September 12, 2016 – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (H.R. 921), sponsored by Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Cedric Richmond (D-LA), which protects athletic trainers and other sports medicine professionals who travel out-of-state...
Read more
Jul 2016
20

NATA Announces New Positions for Two Board Members

DALLAS, July 20, 2016 – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has announced that two current board members will take on new leadership roles. The board of directors elected Tory R. Lindley, MA, ATC, as vice president, and Timothy S. Weston, MEd, ATC, was appointed by President Scott...
Read more
Jul 2016
14

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act to Protect Athletic Trainers and Other Medical Professionals Passed Unanimously During Hearing Yesterday

DALLAS, TEXAS, July 14, 2016 – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing late yesterday and passed unanimously the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (H.R. 921), which protects athletic trainers and other sports medicine professionals who travel to other states with an athletic...
Read more
Jun 2016
23

NATA Launches New "At Your Own Risk" Website

Baltimore, June 23, 2016 – In its continued commitment to reducing risk of injury and ensuring the health and well-being of athletes and physically active individuals, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association announced today the launch of At Your Own Risk (AYOR), a new public awareness campaign...
Read more
Jun 2016
23

New Guidelines Recommending a Public Health Approach to Injury Prevention Advance Released in Journal of Athletic Training .

Baltimore, June 23, 2016 – At NATA’s 67th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo in Baltimore today, leading health care professionals addressed the topic of “Reducing Your Risk in Work, Life and Sport: An Educational Public Health Initiative” during a national press conference at the Hilton Baltimore. The...
Read more
Jun 2016
23

Reducing Your Risk in Work, Life and Sport: National Forum Recommends a Public Health Approach to Injury Prevention

Baltimore, June 23, 2016 – At the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) 67th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo in Baltimore today, leading health care experts participated in a national press conference, “Reducing Your Risk in Work, Life and Sport” and unveiled protocols and recommendations to...
Read more
Jun 2016
15

Athletic Trainers to Meet with Federal Legislators during Annual Capitol Hill Day

DALLAS, June 15, 2016 – More than 400 National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) members from 48 states will descend on Congress on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, for the organization’s annual Capitol Hill Day in an effort to educate members of Congress about the athletic training profession and...
Read more