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Beyond with NATA: Invest in Your Career Today

Your journey as an athletic trainer doesn’t stop when you earn your credential; it grows stronger with the support of your professional home. NATA is here to connect you with the education, advocacy, resources and community you need to succeed at every stage of your career.

Renewal Season is Here

•    Renewal opens Oct. 1. Current members have until Dec. 31 to renew and continue enjoying uninterrupted access to exclusive benefits. 
•    Installment Payments: You can choose to pay your 2026 membership in four installments, offering more flexibility in managing costs. You can choose installment payments on the checkout screen.
•    Auto-renewal plans: One more item to mark off your to-do list. We offer two options for auto-renewal of your 2027 membership. Choose the best plan to fit your needs when renewing your 2026 membership. Terms and conditions.


o    A one-time payment processed annually Oct. 15.
o    A flexible payment plan with up to 10 automatic payments, designed to fit your budget.
o    To sign up for installments and/or auto-renewal, visit "My Account" and select "Payment Methods," or choose your preferred option during the join/renewal process.

Special Offer for New Members

•    Join in October and get the rest of 2025 FREE. That’s up to three extra months of membership at no additional cost, giving you member-only resources that advance your career, protect your right to practice and connect you to more than 30,000 peers.

Spotlight on Career Starter Discount

•    Are you in your first three years as a certified athletic trainer? The Career Starter Discount offers a reduced rate while giving you full access to all NATA benefits. Take 50% off your first year, 35% off your second year and 15% off your third year of certification. Discounts are automatically applied. 

Why NATA?

•    Continuing Education: More than 150 courses and 200 CEUs are included in your membership at no extra cost.
•    Advocacy: Your membership powers legislative and regulatory wins that protect athletic training.
•    Networking and Mentorship: Join thousands of ATs across settings and career stages through Gather, committees and events.
•    Career Resources: From job postings to salary surveys, NATA helps you grow at every stage.


Your NATA membership includes district and state memberships, providing you with a strong professional network and localized support. (Note: International members do not receive state or district membership).

Use our Dues Calculator to easily calculate your total dues based on your membership status—whether you're a professional or student—and your state of residence.


Need Help Getting Your Employer to Pay Your Membership?

Use our NATA Membership Justification Letter Template (doc) to show your employer the value of NATA membership for your professional growth and their organizational success.  Additionally, encourage your employer to join the NATA Employer Partner Program, which aims to helps organizations support their athletic trainers by providing access to exclusive education, professional growth and connection opportunities. Members are encouraged to ask their employers to join to strengthen their teams, enhance services and invest in their ATs' success. 

Go Beyond with NATA

Whether you’re renewing your membership or joining for the first time, NATA membership is more than dues — it’s an investment in yourself, your profession and the future of athletic training.


Renew by Dec. 31 to avoid interruptions in benefits
Join in October to get the rest of 2025 FREE
 

Take your career Beyond With NATA.