The NATA NETWORK
The NATA Network is the full spectrum of print and digital publications, services and connection opportunities offered by NATA.
Gather
Connect with your peers, expand your network through the membership directory and start discussing the matters important to you.
Professional Interest Communities
Find helpful resources relevant to your needs and different forums for connecting with peers in similar circumstances.
NATA
Clinical Symposia & AT Expo
The annual NATA convention provides a fun, focused experience that enhances the way ATs and other similar health care providers care for patients.
Mentorship
Volunteer to become a mentor or search for one with our mentorship directory, accessible only to members through our online community, Gather.
Volunteerism
NATA has a thriving volunteer program with more than 400 appointed positions available and many opportunities to serve on a temporary basis.
Social Media
Join us on social media and get a steady stream of current news in sports medicine and athletic training while keeping up to date on the latest information from the NATA office.
Communicating What Matters Most to You
Looking for information specific to your job setting, career phase or another professional interest? Visit the following sections for helpful resources relevant to your needs and find different forums for connecting with peers in similar circumstances.
Official NATA Publications
NATA News
Membership magazine
The award-winning NATA News is your source for features, analysis and nationwide athletic training trends and details. You must be a member of NATA to view the print and digital editions of the magazine.
NATA Now
YOur Online Source for AT News
Visit NATA Now to keep up with the latest news and information from your association and the athletic training profession. We update this online news source regularly, so check back weekly for new content.
NATA Beat
Quarterly Government Affairs Updates
NATA Beat is a quarterly eblast dedicated to everything NATA Government Affairs: state legislative, federal legislative, regulatory, reimbursement and NATAPAC. Each edition focuses on NATA's bipartisan work to advocate for ATs to practice to the fullest extent of their education and skill set.
Journal of Athletic Training
Peer-reviewed research studies
Published monthly, the Journal of Athletic Training is a peer-reviewed journal showcasing the latest research studies pertaining to the athletic training profession. It keeps you abreast of scientific advancements that ultimately define professional standards of care.
Athletic Training Education Journal
Latest research in education
Published quarterly for the AT educator audience, the Athletic Training Education Journal strives to provide the latest information on athletic training education and includes original research, commentaries and columns.
Sports Medicine Legal Digest
Legal newsletter
The Sports Medicine Legal Digest was created to keep athletic trainers informed on current legal issues that could affect their daily practice. Each issue features case summaries and columns related to professional responsibility and ethics. You must be a member of NATA to read this digital newsletter.
Range of Motion
Weekly e-Newsletter
Range of Motion arrives in your inbox each Monday to provide you with the latest news from NATA and the sports medicine world as a whole.
The NATA-Cast
"The NATA-Cast" is the official podcast of NATA, providing in-depth conversations about health care topics that interest you – the athletic trainer.
Have an idea for an episode or series? Email us at thenatacast@nata.org!
Quick Questions in Sports Medicine
Book Series
The Quick Questions in Sports Medicine Series, co-published by NATA and Slack Inc., provides concise and to-the-point responses with clinical application, backed by the latest research. Each book answers 39 frequently asked clinical questions.