NATA 2026: Know Before You Go
We’re days away from the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 29-July 2 in Philadelphia. To help you prepare and get the most out of your NATA 2026 experience, here’s some reminders and need-to-know information. Keep reading so you can hit the ground running and navigate convention like a pro – no matter if this is your first or 15th time attending.
A Catalyst for Progress and Change
In honor of Black History Month, NATA is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels and shares insight into their volunteer journeys.
The love for athletic training came easily to Rob Dicks, MA, LAT, ATC, whose passion for athletics and health care drives him to this day.
EDAC Champions DEIA in 2022, Beyond
As part of Phase Six of NATA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) Response Plan, each NATA committee, commission and council was tasked with developing three to five actionable items that support one or more of the six NATA DEIA Commitments.
Make Strides With the Career Center
As the NATA Career Center statistics reveal in the December NATA News, this member-only benefit celebrates a stellar year as a valuable online venue for NATA members to find jobs, having operated for over 10 years.
Honors and Awards Shares DEIA Actionable Items
As part of Phase Six of NATA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) Response Plan, each NATA committee, commission and council was tasked with developing three to five actionable items that support one or more of the six NATA DEIA Commitments.
Inside ‘The NATA-Cast’
“If you’re looking for another resource for athletic training news and updates, this show is for you,” said NATA Internal Marketing Coordinator Tracy White, producer of “The NATA-Cast,” in the opening line of the new podcast’s preview.
In October, NATA premiered “The NATA-Cast,” its official podcast, which provides in-depth conversations about health care topics that interest athletic trainers.
COPE Shares DEIA Actionable Items
As part of Phase Six of NATA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) Response Plan, each NATA committee, commission and council was tasked with developing three to five actionable items that support one or more of the six NATA DEIA Commitments.
Members Celebrate 50 Years With NATA
The December NATA News highlights the 112 members who celebrated 50 years of membership with NATA in 2022. Congratulations to these members, listed below, as well as all of our members who are celebrating milestones with the association this year!
Ronald Dunn
Wm. McFarlin
Thanks to Our 2022 NATAPAC Donors
Since 2005, the NATA Political Action Committee (NATAPAC) has been the voice of the athletic training profession, seeking better working conditions, fair access and the right to practice for all athletic trainers across America.
CEC Shares DEIA Actionable Items
As part of Phase Six of NATA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) Response Plan, each NATA committee, commission and council was tasked with developing three to five actionable items that support one or more of the six NATA DEIA Commitments.
SLC Shares DEIA Actionable Items
As part of Phase Six of NATA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) Response Plan, each NATA committee, commission and council was tasked with developing three to five actionable items that support one or more of the six NATA DEIA Commitments.