September 11, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Beat: Fall 2025 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.

August 20, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

Expert Discuss Performing Arts, Mental Health

As attendees learned the latest in athletic training professional development, NATA hosted two national media briefings during the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 24-27 in Orlando, showcasing the expertise of members in the health care landscape. 

August 12, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

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.

June 16, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

Empathetic Care Unveiled

In honor of Pride Month, throughout June, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.


As a first-hand recipient of an athletic trainer’s care, Kristy Walker, MS, LAT, ATC, experienced the compassionate treatment on which the profession is built.

June 9, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

Enhancing Representation in Athletic Training

In honor of Pride Month, throughout June, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.

 

Evan Bader, MAT, AT, ATC, aspired to become an athletic trainer having been its beneficiary as a student athlete.

June 3, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Beat: Summer 2025 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.

June 2, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

Inclusive Medicine and Service

In honor of Pride Month, throughout June, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and their impact on the profession.

The opportunity to serve an excellence-driven collegiate patient population is what inspired Tina Tubbs, MS, ATC, CES, to pursue athletic training.

April 16, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

Stand With Your Fellow ATs

UPDATE (July 2, 2025):  Cognito Systems, a contractor for the Army’s H2F program, has shared the following information with us: “We received written confirmation yesterday that the Army has reversed its previous decision and will be retaining athletic trainers under the H2F program. This means the program will no longer end on Sept. 18, 2025.

April 7, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Visits Capitol Hill

As part of NATA’s ongoing advocacy efforts, a group of 26 members joined NATA staff members March 31-April 1 in Washington, D.C., for a “fly-in” event on Capitol Hill.

March 27, 2025 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Beat: Spring 2025 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.