Advocacy

The NATA Political Action Committee ( NATAPAC ) is the sole federal PAC founded for and dedicated to being the voice and advocate of the athletic training profession. NATAPAC empowers members to support elected officials or candidates who champion...

As discussions progress surrounding the release of a COVID-19 vaccine, NATA is advocating for athletic trainers to be included on the list of health care providers considered for early vaccination. In November, NATA sent a letter to the Centers for...

Being a culturally competent health care provider is not limited to understanding variances in gender identity, race or ethnicity – ATs must also be aware of their patient’s religious values. This type of education and awareness can come from...

In his November NATA News column, NATA President Tory Lindley, MA, ATC, discusses NATA’s new Compromised Sports Safety in Secondary Schools program. Through this program, athletic trainers who know of a school that has lost, or is in jeopardy of...

For someone who belongs to a marginalized or minoritized group, having an ally can have a significant impact, especially on their emotional and mental well-being. To assist athletic trainers, the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee and NATA...

In the November NATA News , NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee District Four Rep. Samar Long, MSEd, AT, ATC, interviewed Marisha Little, LAT, ATC, and Chris Dake, EdD, LAT, ATC, with the University of West Florida, about their efforts to...

We Are NATA - Abu Ibrahim from National Athletic Trainers' Assn on Vimeo . Home to athletic trainers throughout their careers, NATA provides its members access to professional growth, support, connection and advocacy. Through this semiweekly blog...

What to Look Forward to in November from National Athletic Trainers' Assn on Vimeo . There is a lot happening at NATA! Stay up to date on what’s to come each month in advocacy, engagement and development in this new NATA Now blog series. Watch NATA...

This week is National Youth Sport Specialization Awareness Week. NATA has dedicated the third full week of October to youth sport specialization awareness to help reduce the risk of injury related to sport specialization and keep athletes safe and...

What to Look Forward to in October.mov from National Athletic Trainers' Assn on Vimeo . There is a lot happening at NATA! Stay up to date on what’s to come each month in advocacy, engagement and development in this new NATA Now blog series. While...