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The NCATA was founded to support athletic trainers through the promotion of the profession

08/27/2026

Whether you’re a seasoned athletic trainer, a new graduate stepping into the profession, or an MSAT student just getting started—this semester is another opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact. 🩺🏃‍♀️

Here’s to new challenges, meaningful connections, and continuing to elevate the athletic training profession. 💙

Good luck this semester, N.C. athletic trainers! We’re cheering you on!

08/24/2026

LAST CALL: Don’t miss our next Can We Talk!

Join NCATA BEACON August 26 at 7:00 PM for Innovation in Resource-Limited Healthcare.

Hear from three athletic trainers with firsthand experience navigating resource-limited settings, including rural communities, Title I schools, and limited financial and physical resources. Bring your experiences and ideas to this interactive panel discussion focused on innovation, community, and creative solutions in athletic training.

NCATA members will receive 1.0 BOC Category A CEU for attending.

Don’t miss this important conversation. Register today!

Registration is available through the link in our bio and on the NCATA website. NCATA BEACON

08/18/2026

Join Us for Innovation in Resource-Limited Healthcare

NCATA BEACON is excited to host our next Can We Talk event, Innovation in Resource-Limited Healthcare on August 26th at 7pm via zoom.

Resource limitations can take many forms. They may include limited financial resources, such as working in an underfunded or Title I school, as well as limited physical or community resources, such as practicing in a rural environment where access to healthcare services and specialists may be limited. Regardless of your setting, athletic trainers are often challenged to find creative ways to provide quality care with the resources available.

Join our panelists — Hannah M. Alston, MS, LAT, ATC; Joe Mullis, MEd, LAT, ATC; and Garrie Storie, MS, LAT, ATC — who each bring firsthand experience working in resource-limited settings. They will share their experiences, challenges, and innovative approaches to providing healthcare when resources are limited.

The discussion will also provide an opportunity for attendees to share their own experiences, ideas, and strategies as we explore topics including maximizing available resources, building community partnerships, innovation in practice, and supporting athletic trainers working in resource-limited environments.

1.0 BOC Category A CEU will be provided to all NCATA members who attend.

Register today through the link in our bio or visit our website and join us for this important conversation! NCATA BEACON

08/07/2026

NCATA BEACON is excited to host our next Can We Talk discussion focused on innovation in resource-limited healthcare.

Athletic trainers are uniquely positioned to help bridge gaps in healthcare, but providing quality care with limited resources comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you practice in a rural community, work in an underfunded school or organization, or simply want to better understand the realities many athletic trainers across North Carolina face, this conversation is for you.

We’re excited to welcome Hannah M. Alston, MS, LAT, ATC, Joe Mullis, MEd, LAT, ATC, and Garrie Storie, MS, LAT, ATC as our featured panelists. Each brings valuable firsthand experience working in resource-limited athletic training settings and will share practical insights, challenges, and innovative solutions from their unique perspectives.

Following the panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to contribute to the conversation by sharing their own experiences, ideas, and strategies. Together, we’ll explore topics such as maximizing available resources, building meaningful community partnerships, fostering innovation in patient care, and supporting athletic trainers practicing in resource-limited environments.

We hope you’ll join us for this engaging conversation and leave with new ideas, connections, and practical strategies you can apply in your own setting.

Register today using this link!

https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWjrfmXeiojPhWI3p-DMlQF5MLh-xnrLRodA47B_BLW0BJMA/viewform?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

08/06/2026

Heat preparedness starts before the first whistle.

Having the right equipment is only part of the equation—knowing it’s ready when you need it is what saves lives.

As preseason continues, take a few minutes to review your emergency heat illness setup:
Ensure your cold-water immersion equipment is ready and accessible.
Measure WBGT correctly and keep your device calibrated.
Verify your re**al thermometer is functioning properly and up to date.

Preparation, planning, and practice make all the difference when every minute counts. Make sure your heat emergency action plan—and the equipment that supports it—is game-day ready.

07/28/2026

NCATA Executive Board Elections Are Coming!

It’s time to help shape the future of the NCATA!

We are now accepting nominations for the positions of Treasurer and Vice President. If you’re a current NCATA member and have served on an NCATA committee or as a Board of Representatives member within the past five years, you’re eligible to run.

A heartfelt thank you to Jarrett Friday for his outstanding service as Treasurer over the past three consecutive terms. Your dedication has made a lasting impact on our association.

If you’re passionate about advancing the athletic training profession and ready to serve your colleagues, we encourage you to submit your nomination!

To apply by August 15, 2026, send the following to NCATA Secretary Courtney Phelps at [email protected]:
• Resume or CV
• Letter of interest
• Professional headshot

Elections will take place during the last week of September, with voting closing on September 30, 2026.

For more information about each position and eligibility requirements, be sure to review the NCATA Policies & Procedures located on our website.

We look forward to seeing our next generation of NCATA leaders step forward!

07/27/2026

The next 14 days are crucial in the safety and well-being of student athletes participating in pre-season sports. Research Korey Stringer Institute is clear with heat stroke: Recognize the signs, Cool first with cold immersion, and transport once body temperature has declined. The NCHSAA , NCISAA , NCATA and NC EMS leaders have come together to create this statement to help educate all on best practices. In NC, we are fortunate to have such collaboration keeping athletes and outdoor workers safe. . NCDHHS NCCSIR

07/25/2026

Fantastic day for the final 2026 NCATA Leadership Institute event as they learned about the pit crew athletes, mindsets and leadership at Hendrick Motorsports. They engaged in meaningful discussions led by Dr Carrie Graham, Dr Amy Canavello and Matt Mauldin. They were also treated to behind the scenes tours of the facility and car collections. Special thanks to Hendrick Motorsports and Atrium Health for hosting us!
If you are interested in being in the next NCATALI fellowship class, keep an eye out. Applications will be accepted this fall.

07/23/2026

NCATA wants to take a moment to discuss BIPOC Mental Health Month - If you’re in crisis, call or text 988. Take a moment to read about Bebe Moore Campbell and their impact in Mental Health Awareness!

07/20/2026

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