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NATA Statement The National Athletic Trainers’ Association is aware of the situation involving athletic training services at a secondary school sporting event. While we do not have visibility into all details, situations like this highlight an ongoing challenge in secondary school athletics: ensuring student-athletes are supported by consistent, well-structured health care systems. Athletic trainers are highly trained health care professionals who play a critical role in injury prevention, emergency response and ongoing care. However, effective care depends on appropriate planning, training, clear policies and administrative support. Student-athlete safety cannot rely on isolated event coverage alone. It requires comprehensive systems that support both the patient and the provider. NATA remains committed to advancing policies and practices that strengthen these systems and support the athletic trainers who lead them.

It’s a New Day at NATA. You’ve evolved as an athletic trainer and NATA is evolving with you. Today’s NATA is focused on what matters most to experienced members: relevance, responsiveness and real value. That means updated resources, access to up to 200 CEUs included with membership, a strengthened advocacy strategy working on your behalf and a member-focused discount program. Membership today reflects a renewed commitment to supporting athletic trainers where you are now and where you’re headed next. Come see what’s changed. nata.org/membership/about-me… Discover the new NATA. #ANewDayAtNATA #ATProfession #NATA

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