What is youth sport specialization and what are the risks? Find out in this month's At Your Own Risk blog: bit.ly/4dwqEcw Please share! #atyourownrisk #youthsportspecialization

📷 If a student shouldn't be in school without a school nurse, then the school shouldn't have after-school activities without an athletic trainer. ATs are crucial for injury prevention, emergency response and athlete well-being. They're not just nice to have – they're essential.

⁉️ Did you know there's a new website for those interested in becoming an athletic trainer? It's called AT4me.org. It has everything an aspiring AT needs to know from pre-requisites to post-grad and all in one place. And, it's got a section for AT teachers, too! 🏫

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Athletic Trainers are a critical part of your student athlete's mental health! ATs are on the frontlines of noticing signs like stress, anxiety and burnout with their student athlete patients and can offer help and support! Please share on #worldmentalhealthday

As part of Youth Sports Specialization Week, join us on October 23 for a virtual media briefing featuring an expert panel who will dive into the latest trends and research on youth sport specialization—addressing the risks, benefits, and ways to keep young athletes healthy both

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Keeping our young athletes safe and healthy! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ This National Youth Sport Specialization Awareness Week, let's take a moment to understand how to prevent overuse injuries in youth sports. Watch NATA's invaluable recommendations! ⚽🏀🏈 #YouthSportsAwareness

Drumroll, please... 🥁 Your National Athletic Training Month 2025 theme is … Champions in Health Care! We’re beyond excited to celebrate with you in March—let’s gear up to honor athletic trainers everywhere as true champions of health and wellness. 🏆💪 #NATM2025

An automated external defibrillator (AED) has the greatest impact to save a life if placed within 1 to 3 minutes of all gyms, practice facilities, fields, courts, pools and other sporting locations. Look around and locate the nearest AED. #youthsportsafety #AED

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Athletic Trainers: Not Just for the Pros: Think athletic trainers are only for top athletes? Think again! Whether you're on the field, stage, battlefield or warehouse floor, these professionals are here to support active populations. 🏃‍♂️🏋️ #EveryoneCounts #athletictrainers #AT4all

To all ATs out there: 🏥 Thank you for being first responders. 💪 Thank you for the early mornings and late nights. 🎯 Thank you for your expertise and dedication. ❤️ Thank you for putting others first. #AthleticTrainer #NATA #Thanksgiving #SportsMedicine #AT4Life

🌙 Sleep is the secret weapon for athletes! 🏃‍♂️💤 It's crucial for muscle recovery, cognitive function and overall well-being. A well-rested athlete excels both on and off the field. Dive into the importance of sleep in our latest blog. bit.ly/4gjTaQE #AthleteHealth

🌟 At NATA, we believe in meeting athletic trainers where they are, providing the support and resources needed to thrive in every stage of their career and in every practice setting. 🌟 Join or renew with us today! nata.org/renew #NATAMeetsYou #NATA

🌟 New Timely Topics Event and Member Perk Alert! 🌟 Kickstart 2025 with a sustainable fitness plan with us on January 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST. 🤩 This Timely Topic webinar is open to all athletic trainers at no charge! 👉 Register: nata.org/timely-topics