The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, NATA has grown to a community of members that cover the globe. The majority of certified athletic trainers choose to be members of NATA to support their profession and to receive a broad array of membership benefits. By joining forces as a group, NATA members can accomplish more for the athletic training profession than they can individually. In addition, the NATA national office has full-time staff members who work to support NATA’s mission.
View our NATA fact sheet for more information about the association.
Vision
Athletic trainers will be globally recognized as vital practitioners in the delivery and advancement of health care. Through passionate provision of unique services, athletic trainers will be an integral part of the inter-professional health care team.
Mission
The mission of the National Athletic Trainers' Association is to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Commitment
To advance the mission and promote unparalleled delivery of athletic training services amid ever-growing global and diverse populations, NATA embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and access as a leadership imperative for our association. We are merging our words and actions to inspire our members, leaders and staff to champion and deliver on diversity, equity, inclusion and access within NATA and the athletic training profession.
NATA Finance Facts
We’ve seen an escalation of incorrect information regarding NATA finances. Click here for the facts.
Strategic Plan
NATA released their new strategic plan in 2023.
Board Minutes
Minutes from the most recent board meetings can be found below. Members in good standing may request board minutes prior to these dates via the Board Relations Coordinator.
September 2024 (pdf)
October 2024 (pdf)
November 2024 (pdf)
Annual Reports
NATA publishes its Annual Report each year in the December NATA News, which can be viewed in the magazine's digital archives.