As we welcome 2025, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for our amazing volunteers and members who make everything we do possible. Your dedication and passion inspire us every day, and we’re so thankful to have you as part of our community!

Help elevate the profession of Athletic Training! Nominate a deserving individual for an NCATA Award and showcase their expertise, leadership, and impact on and off the field. Deadline: January 15

Tomorrow is the final day to nominate an outstanding individual for one of our NCATA awards. Don't miss this opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of your peers. Find the nomination forms at ncathletictrainer.org. Submit your nominations today!

REGISTRATION is open! Register today for our Annual Spring Symposium in Winston-Salem! The conference will be March 7-9th at Novant Hospital and will include our awards luncheon and ceremony. Head to our website to register today! ncathletictrainer.org/2025-spring-sy…

If you know an AT in North Carolina who has provided life-saving or critical care, complete the form on our website and help us recognize their impact! Head to ncathletictrainer.org/critialcare-li…

Have you registered yet!? Don't wait! Head to our website (or link in bio) to register and reserve your hotel room today! You won't want to miss the excellent lineup of speakers we have for you, as well as a fun social event Saturday evening! See you next month!

We're starting off our symposium speaker highlights with Dr. Susan Edkins of UNC Pembroke! Her talk will be Integrating Complementary Therapies in the Treatment of Athletic Injuries. Make sure you are registered and have reserved your hotel room!

We're highlighting our next set of speakers at this year's symposium: Marino Bucci, DPT and Taryn Strickland, ATC. Learn about enhancing your clinical assessment, rehab and return to sport decisions following lateral ankle sprains.

Join Dr. Jill Urban, PhD, MPH, and Dr. Joel Stitzel, PhD, from WFU School of Medicine as they dive into community-driven approaches to sports injury prevention. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how collaboration off the field can enhance athlete safety!

Join us March 7th for "Practical Considerations for Hamstring Health: A Professional Soccer Athletic Trainer's Perspective" w/ Tyler Knight from Charlotte FC! Gain insider knowledge on best practices for keeping athletes at peak performance. A must-attend!

Don’t miss this game-changing session at our Symposium in Winston-Salem, NC! Stay ahead of the curve with the latest innovations in ACL surgery and rehab strategies to optimize return-to-play outcomes. This is a must-attend!

We’re thrilled to have Dr. John Neidecker from OrthoNC leading a must-attend session "Introduction to Ringside Medicine: Advanced Clinical Applications for Athletic Trainers" Join us March 7-9 to explore the unique challenges and clinical skills needed in ringside medicine.

Join us for networking, fun, and a free drink at the NCATA Young Professionals & Student Social on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company in Winston-Salem. This is a great opportunity to connect w/fellow ATs, students, & young professionals in a relaxed setting.

We’re excited to welcome Kaleigh Steelman, PharmD and Brandon Welch, PharmD for an eye-opening session! Join us at the NCATA Annual Symposium to dive into the science behind energy drinks, their effects on performance, and what athletic trainers need to know.

Don’t miss this talk at the 2025 NCATA Annual Symposium next week! Join Jordan Bettleyon, DAT, LAT, ATC from High Point University as he presents "Integrating Advanced Periodization into Rehabilitation." Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

Don't miss this insightful session at next week's NCATA Annual Symposium! Gain a deeper understanding of how to better support patients and athletes in their recovery and overall well-being.

Don't miss this valuable session at next week's NCATA Annual Symposium! Learn how to navigate difficult conversations effectively, strengthen professional relationships, and create positive outcomes in any setting.

This weekend! Join Kevin King for his session, "Developing Risk Mitigation: Expertise Strategies from a High-Performance Team." Learn how elite teams implement proactive risk management strategies to enhance safety, reduce injuries & optimize performance.

Join Dwayne Durham & Barbra Speight this weekend for their session, "Implementation & Utilization of Athletic First Responders." This presentation will explore the role of athletic first responders in enhancing emergency preparedness & patient care in sports medicine.

Join us for A Discussion for Safer Sports Monday, July 21 5:00–7:30 PM Durham Public Library – Main Branch Featuring a screening of Concussed: The American Dream--preceded by a panel discussion with experts in sports medicine and athletic training.