National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, the NATA has grown to more than 30,000 members worldwide today. The majority of certified athletic trainers choose to be members of the NATA – to support their profession, and to receive a broad array of membership benefits. Learn More>>

Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association (EATA)

The Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association was first formed in January 1949 when a few athletic trainers in the northeast decided to gather and share information. Today, the EATA encompasses all members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association who reside in either District I or District II. The EATA holds an annual meeting and provides scholarships and research opportunities for students and certified athletic trainers who are members. Learn More>>

District 1 National Athletic Trainers Association

The D1 Athletic Trainers Association is a small branch of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. It is a not-for-profit organization dealing with the concerns of its members and the profession of athletic training as a whole. This association was first started back in 1950. This district is represented by Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. Learn More>>

NATA Research & Education Foundation

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation (NATA Foundation) is the only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the profession of athletic training through research and education. Established in 1991, the NATA Foundation advances its mission by awarding undergraduate and graduate scholarships and by funding grants that support research in health care Learn More>>

The Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC)

The Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) was incorporated in 1989 to provide a certification program for entry-level Athletic Trainers (ATs). The BOC establishes and regularly reviews both the standards for the practice of athletic training and the continuing education requirements for BOC Certified ATs. The BOC has the only accredited certification program for ATs in the US. Learn More>>