Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society

08/22/2026

🌡️ Hot weather requires a plan.

Assess the risk.
Plan practice.
Monitor your athletes.
Be prepared to act.

Heat acclimatization isn’t just about performance, it’s about athlete safety. 🧊💧

08/21/2026

👀 If you've ever thought...

"I should donate something."

Consider this your sign.

Whether it's a product, service, experience, or unique opportunity, your donation helps create a more exciting auction while supporting the NATA Foundation's mission.

And honestly?

You never know which item will become this year's bidding frenzy.

🔗 natafoundation.org/events/silentauction/

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Take care of YOU so you can take care of others! 💙

Join MAATA for our FREE Lunch & Learn Webinar on September 23 from 12–1 PM CDT featuring Burnout and Athletic Trainers: Taking Care of You So You Can Take Care of Others.

Space is limited to the first 500 registrants, so register early!

👉 Learn more & register: https://www.maatad5.org/lunch-and-learn-september-2026/

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

NATA's Honors and Awards applications are now open! 🏆 Your contributions to athletic training are worth celebrating. Take the leap and apply by October 1. Visit the link below for details and criteria, changes to the nomination process, and more. ✍️

https://na2.hubs.ly/H07hQG_0

08/19/2026

There’s a place for you at NATA. Ready to get more involved? This is your opportunity to bring your ideas and perspective to the table while helping shape the future of the profession.

Applications are now open for 2027–28 NATA volunteer positions, with opportunities available for athletic trainers across career stages and areas of practice.

Current openings include opportunities with:
• LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee
• Early Professionals Committee
• Career Advancement Committee
• Student Leadership Committee
• Convention Program Committee
• Honors & Awards Committee
• Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee
• Connection & Engagement Committee
• Athletic Training Public Health Committee
• Council on Practice Advancement
• Committee on Professional Ethics
• Executive Council for Education
• Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine
• State Association Advisory Committee
• And more!

Whether you’re taking your first step into NATA service or looking for your next opportunity to contribute, there are many opportunities to find a role that fits your interests, strengths and goals.

🔎 Visit GATHER at Gather.nata.org to explore current opportunities and apply.

📅 Applications are due September 1.

Your voice, experience and perspective can make a difference. We hope you’ll consider being part of what comes next at NATA!

08/15/2026

Gather just got a refresh! 👀 Explore an updated desktop experience with modernized navigation, an improved dashboard and enhanced tools designed to make connecting with fellow members easier and more intuitive. 🖥️ Find your community, explore the career center, and so much more. 👏 Check out the new website today! 🔗

https://na2.hubs.ly/H07c7Qs0

08/15/2026

Let's play a quick game.

You can win ONE auction item. Which are you choosing? 👇

🏈 Signed sports memorabilia

OR

✈️ Weekend getaway

No explanations. No overthinking.

Just pick one.

We'll see which side wins. 😎

08/15/2026

Check out the most recent NATAcast with Iowa AT Brad Floy!

🚨 New episode alert! Hosts Mollie Pillman and Katie Scott welcome guests Brad Floy, PhD, LAT, ATC, Kara Werner-Sanders, MAC, LAT, ATC, Mikki Collins, MS, ATC, LAT, and Deanna Kuykendall for a discussion on the expansion of NIL through various avenues. Hear practical strategies for protecting athletes and ATs, second-opinion protocols, and more! Tune in via the link below. 🔗

https://na2.hubs.ly/H07bs430