It’s Time For Change Change is the theme of my final District Director report. These are certainly unprecedented, trying times for all of us. COVID-19 has created unpredictable change in our lives. Every athletic trainer has been impacted, and it is important we use our AT community for support, assistance, and guidance to help navigate … Read more
The MAATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee is pleased to announce the availability of a grant to offset the cost of application for the NATA Safe Sports School Award. A total of 15 grants will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. 1st time Safe Sports School Award winners will be eligible for … Read more
Please check out the resources ATs Care has made available to all NATA members. If you need someone to talk with, don’t hesitate to contact ATs Care. COVID-19 ATs Care Statement
Congratulations to the MAATA Hall of Fame class of 2020 Diane Bartholomew – Missouri Valley College Rob Marshall – Columbus Hospital Sydney Ringer – Oklahoma Christian University Their contributions to the District and to the profession are far reaching. The District is fortunate to benefit from the contributions of these three athletic trainers. The Hall … Read more
Call for proposals for Professional Research and Student Research Sessions are now open. Applications for both will be open until the deadline of November 1, 2019 @ 5:00 PM. MAATA Free Communications Information Page
If you are interested in running MAATA President, please send a letter of interest and your CV/Resume to Rob Marshall. You must be a BOC certified NATA member for 5 years AND have served as an elected Board of Directors member of an NATA District OR as an elected officer within a state association OR … Read more
District Director Update – Fall 2018 Happy Fall! The start of another year of sport brings excitement in the air. There is excitement with the kick-off of several key initiatives from the NATA as we head into this new season as well! Gather – Your new communications hub for everything Athletic Training Last month, the … Read more
Dear District 5 Members, “If You’re Not at the Table, You’re Probably on the Menu” One of the great things about being involved on the NATA Board of Directors is attending committee meetings in various areas of the profession. This summer, a committee leader made the statement “If you’re not at the table, you’re probably … Read more
In honor of National Athletic Training Month Iowa State Athletic Training staff and students put together this video displaying all that they do to prepare their athletes to perform at their maximum level: We Prepare You to Perform-Iowa State