NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainer Committee

03/25/2026

🏅 Celebrating Excellence in Athletic Training 🏅

We are proud to recognize our 2026 Secondary School Athletic Trainer Committee Award Winners! Your dedication to student-athlete health, safety, and performance does not go unnoticed.

From long hours on the sidelines to behind-the-scenes care and prevention, you are an essential part of every team’s success. Your commitment, professionalism, and passion make a lasting impact on the lives of the athletes you serve.

👏 Congratulations to this year’s award winners!

👉 Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we highlight each of our incredible honorees!

03/23/2026

📊 New evidence shows certified athletic trainers in high schools are linked to fewer injuries and serious health events for student athletes. That’s proof of the measurable impact ATs have on athlete safety and wellbeing.

This , let’s continue to raise awareness about the essential role athletic trainers play in keeping athletes safe and supported.

📣 Celebrate ATs and learn more → https://bit.ly/2pzHW3n

03/18/2026

Celebrating D2 SSATC rep Pete Koeniges this National Athletic Training Month! 👏
We’re proud to see NATA recognize the impact he makes every day caring for student-athletes. Thank you for all you do, Pete! 💙

03/10/2026

NATA SSATC is currently seeking nominations for our AT Advocate Award. This award recognizes an individual, organization, corporation or company that has been a champion in securing athletic trainers in the secondary school setting, improving public awareness of the profession and sports safety. Contact us at ssatc.nata@gmail.com or reach out to your district SSATC representative by March 31, 2026.

03/06/2026

Our District 8 representative, Marissa Fukunaga was featured for National Athletic Training Month. Check out the video to learn more about her story!

03/04/2026

It is the time of year when we are looking for volunteers to judge the HOSA Sports Medicine Competition at the International Leadership Conference! This year's is in Indianapolis (site of competition TBA). If you are local or will be traveling with your HOSA squad, we would love to have you join us! Please contact Jennifer Rheeling, Immediate Past SSATC Chair

03/02/2026

10 ways to celebrate National Athletic Training Month for athletic trainers in the secondary school setting

03/01/2026

02/26/2026

Information about the NATA high school program

01/26/2026

🚨Award Deadline Alert 🚨
Secondary School Awards are due January 31st!
✔️ Nominated? Complete your portion to be considered.
✔️ Know someone deserving? Now’s the time! 🏅

01/02/2026

It’s okay to name what you need.
In 2026, I need…

Share yours below—we’re in this together.