Press Releases

Sep 2014
26

Heart Health and Youth Sports Safety Recommendations

DALLAS, September 26, 2014 – In recognition of Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month in September and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in October, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association has released guidelines on heart health and youth sports safety.
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Aug 2014
19

NATA Welcomes Four New Board Members

DALLAS, August 19, 2014 – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) formally welcomed four new board members at its recent 65th annual convention in Indianapolis. They include Tory R. Lindley, MA, ATC; Chris Mathewson, MSS, ATC, CSCS; Carolyn R. Peters, MA, ATC, CSCS; and Timothy S. Weston, MEd, ATC.
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Aug 2014
14

Back to School Sports Safety Questions to Ensure the Health & Welfare of Student Athletes

DALLAS, August 14, 2014 – As young athletes step onto the playing field for preseason practice and to prepare for fall competition on school teams or youth leagues, sports safety and injury prevention are paramount. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is asking parents to ensure their children’s schools have the best sports medicine practices in place.
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Aug 2014
13

NATA Provides Guidelines on Lightning Safety

DALLAS, Texas, August 13, 2014 – With news of recent lightning strikes and little to no warning, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association has reissued guidelines to ensure a safe outdoor environment.
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Jun 2014
27

NATA Advance Releases Executive Summary of Exertional Heat Illnesses Position Statement and Issues New Research on Heat and Hydration

Indianapolis, June 27, 2014 –At NATA’s 65th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Indianapolis today, leading health care professionals advance released an executive summary of the association’s exertional heat illnesses position statement . This is an update to the original 2002 guidelines and will be published in its entirety in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Athletic Training , NATA’s scientific publication.
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Jun 2014
26

Research Sheds Light on Need for Increased Physical and Mental Health Practices

Indianapolis, June 26, 2014 – During its 65 th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Indianapolis today, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association advance-released three papers online to appear in its July-August Journal of Athletic Training , all to reinforce the vital need for student athlete...
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Jun 2014
16

NATA Inducts Six into 2014 Hall of Fame

DALLAS, June 16, 2014 – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association, a nonprofit organization representing and supporting members of the athletic training profession, will induct six individuals into its prestigious Hall of Fame at the NATA 65 th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Indianapolis on...
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Jun 2014
5

NATA Presents Timely Health Care Research at 65th Clinical Symposia in Indianapolis

DALLAS, June 5, 2014 –The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) will present new and timely research during its 65th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo at the Indianapolis Convention Center (100 South Capitol Avenue).
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May 2014
29

National Athletic Trainers’ Association to Help Increase Medical Services in Underserved High Schools Nationwide

WASHINGTON, DC, May 29, 2014 –The National Athletic Trainers’ Association, in collaboration with the Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society, will support a national initiative to place athletic trainers (ATs) in underserved high schools in NFL markets during the 2014 football season. The...
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May 2014
8

Suggested Sports Safety Questions to Ensure the Health and Welfare of Student Athletes

DALLAS, May 8, 2014 –As young athletes step onto the playing field and spring into action on school teams or youth leagues, sports safety and injury prevention are paramount. On the heels of its fifth Youth Sports Safety Summit in March, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is asking parents to ensure their children’s schools have the best sports medicine practices in place and can answer the universal question: “just who is taking care of our kids on the playing field?”
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