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June 25 - June 28, 2024

2024 NATA Annual Conference

Join us in New Orleans for the opportunity to gain insights and speak with leading experts in the athletic training industry.
June 25

Registration & Connect Hall Open

7:00 AM–6:30 PM CDT
Location: Convention Center

NATA Foundation Event: Pickleball & Pints

7:00–10:00 PM CDT
Location: The Exchange Pickleball + Bar, New Orleans, LA

Participate for a chance to win prizes! Compete in a variety of on-site games, including tournaments, skill challenges, cornhole, and more. Purchase your tickets when registering for NATA 2024. Deadline to purchase tickets is June 10.

June 26

Expo Hours

9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
Location: Convention Center | Hall H-I

“The Power of Collaboration to Better Serve Athletes”

9:30–10:15 AM CDT
Location: Gatorade Performance Partner Booth

  • Tom Maystadt, MS, ATC, PES, CES | Head Athletic Trainer/Director of Medical Services, New Orleans Pelicans
  • Stan Williams, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES, PES | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach / Assistant Athletic Trainer, New Orleans Pelicans
  • Ariel St. Julien, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN | Team Dietitian, New Orleans Pelicans
  • Moderated by Jarod Grace, MS, ATC, Team Sports Manager, Gatorade

“Alternative Athletic Trainer Career Paths”

11:00–11:45 AM CDT
Location: Gatorade Performance Partner Booth

  • Daryl Nelson | Director of Team Growth and Development, Las Vegas Raiders
  • Moderated by Magie Lacambra, MEd, ATC, Team Sports Manager, Gatorade Sports Marketing

NATA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

1:00–2:00 PM CDT
Location: Convention Center
June 27

Tim Kerin Award Ceremony

8:00–8:45 AM CDT
Location: Convention Center | Hall F

The Tim Kerin Award for Excellence celebrates the memory of Tim Kerin and is given to one athletic trainer annually who embodies Tim's finest qualities: service, dedication and integrity.

Recipient: Lyn Nakagawa, MS, ATC, CSCS | Assistant AD - Athletic Training / Student-Athlete Well-Being (SOC, Sailing), University of Hawai‘i

Expo Hours

9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
Location: Convention Center | Hall H-I

“Myth Busting Sports Nutrition”

9:30–10:15 AM CDT
Location: Gatorade Performance Partner Booth

  • Adria Butler, MS, RD | Director of Football Nutrition, University of Memphis
  • Kimberly Stein, PhD | Senior Principal Scientist, Gatorade Sports Science Institute

“Dynamics of the Athletic Trainer and Athlete Relationship”

11:00–11:45 AM CDT
Location: Gatorade Performance Partner Booth

Attendees can earn .75 CEUs through EBPcentral

  • Sloane Allen, MAT, LAT, ATC, FMS, Certified Athletic Trainer, Live Oak High School, Watson, LA and BROC Foundation
  • Deanna Rosato Melancon, MS, LAT, ATC, Director of Sports Medicine Engagement for the BROC Foundation based in Baton Rouge, LA
  • Moderated by Larry Cooper, MS, LAT, ATC, Co-Founder of ESSAT

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