The NATA-Cast

The NATA-Cast is the official podcast of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, providing in-depth conversations about health care topics that interest you – the athletic trainer. Have an idea for an episode or series? Email us at podcast@nata.org! For more information about athletic training and the National Athletic Trainers' Association, visit www.nata.org.

The NATA-Cast is a health podcast hosted by The National Athletic Trainers' Association, with 57 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The National Athletic Trainers' Association hosts The NATA-Cast, a health show with 57 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  By the Numbers: What the Data Says About Secondary School AT Retention and Job Satisfaction

  Sep 25, 202644 minS2

  In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, welcome NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers' Committee members Marissa Fukunaga, EdD, ATC; Denton Norwood, MS, LAT, ATC; Jenny Van Meter, LAT, ATC; and Jason Viel, MS, LAT, ATC, to discuss the committee’s white paper on job satisfaction, risk reduction, recruitment, and retention. Drawing on survey responses from more than 700 secondary school athletic trainers, the group explores workforce challenges including long hours, compensation, limited autonomy, and a shrinking pipeline of ATs entering the setting. They also discuss the value athletic trainers bring to schools, practical steps administrators can take to improve retention, and findings from a follow-up survey of nearly 1,300 athletic directors. Show notes Check out NATA's Secondar School Resources (for members only): https://www.nata.org/professional-interests/job-settings/secondary-school/secondary-school-resources Follow The National Athletic Trainers' Association on social media! Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn Have an idea for an episode or series? Send us an email! thenatacast@nata.org

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  Episode #15

  Behind the Finish Line: The ATs Behind the Boston Marathon

  Aug 28, 202633 minS2

  In this episode of NATA-Cast , hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, welcome Diane Sartanowicz, MS, LAT, ATC, and Chris Troyanos, ATC, for a behind-the-scenes look at the athletic trainers who have helped build and support the Boston Marathon’s extensive medical operation. Diane and Chris reflect on decades of service and volunteerism as race medicine evolved from a small finish-line effort into an interprofessional system of nearly 1,900 volunteers serving more than 30,000 runners across the start, finish and 26 medical stations along the course. They discuss the expanding role of athletic trainers beyond traditional sidelines, medical innovations that have improved runner safety, and the team’s response during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Chris also reflects on passing the leadership torch to Stephanie Walsh, while Diane shares why volunteering, building relationships and getting involved can create valuable opportunities for the next generation of athletic trainers. We'd like to thank our partners at Human Kinetics for their support of NATA-Cast. Follow The National Athletic Trainers' Association on social media! Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn Have an idea for an episode or series? Send us an email! thenatacast@nata.org

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  Episode #14

  NIL, Medical Privacy and the Athletic Trainer’s Role

  Aug 14, 202649 minS2

  In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, welcome Brad Floy, PhD, LAT, ATC; Kara Werner-Sanders, MAC, LAT, ATC; Mikki Collins, MS, ATC, LAT; and Deanna Kuykendall, NATA Director of Government Affairs, to explore how the rapidly changing name, image, and likeness (NIL) landscape is affecting athletic trainers and athlete health care. The panel discusses the expansion of NIL through revenue sharing, collectives, and increased athlete transfers, along with growing concerns around medical privacy, injury information, return-to-play decisions, liability, and outside providers and recovery products. They share practical strategies for protecting athletes and ATs, including stronger documentation, second-opinion protocols, complete medical records for transfer athletes, and clear policies developed with administrators and legal counsel. The conversation also highlights NATA’s federal advocacy efforts to protect athletic trainers’ medical authority and the important role ATs can play in educating stakeholders and advocating at the state level. We'd like to thank our partners at Human Kinetics for their support of NATA-Cast. Follow The National Athletic Trainers' Association on social media! Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn Have an idea for an episode or series? Send us an email! thenatacast@nata.org

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  Episode #13

  Meet the Voices Behind NATA-Cast

  Jul 24, 202640 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail In this special, guest-free episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, turn the microphones on themselves to share the career paths that led them to the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the experiences that continue to fuel their passion for the profession. They reflect on the mentors who shaped their journeys, discuss leading the association through significant organizational challenges, and provide an inside look at NATA's ongoing transformation through its "It's a New Day at NATA" initiative. The conversation explores the association's renewed focus on governance, technology, member experience, volunteer engagement, and building a stronger foundation for the future of athletic training. NATA-Cast is produced by Association Briefings . Follow The National Athletic Trainers' Association on social media! Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn Have an idea for an episode or series? Send us an email! thenatacast@nata.org

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  Episode #12

  Building a Stronger AT Career Through Better Compensation

  Jul 10, 20261h 10mS2

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, welcome Jacob Schultz, MAT, LAT, ATC, Emily Swisher, MS, LAT, ATC, Kylie Drost, MAT, LAT, ATC, and Nikki Harris, EdS, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS, to discuss NATA's white paper, Compensation Insights for Early and Career Advancing Athletic Trainers. Together, they explore why compensation extends far beyond salary, highlighting the importance of benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development, retirement, and career growth opportunities. The conversation also offers practical advice for evaluating job offers, understanding total compensation, negotiating with confidence, and using data and transparency to make informed career decisions. NATA-Cast is produced by Association Briefings . Follow The National Athletic Trainers' Association on social media! Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn Have an idea for an episode or series? Send us an email! thenatacast@nata.org

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