June 21 - June 24, 2023

2023 NATA Annual Conference

Join us in Indianapolis for the opportunity to gain insights and speak with leading experts in the athletic training industry.
June 22

Exhibit Hours

10:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
Location: Expo Floor | Booth #1321

Education Session: Creating an Inclusive Environment for Athletes

10:30–11:15 AM EST
Location: Expo Floor, Gatorade Performance Partner | Booth #1321

A panel discussion with Deb Jenks, LAT, Move United - Competition Committee Member, Dairyland Sports - Founder/VP/Events Director; Julie Max, AT, Retired, Former Director of Sports Medicine, California State University, Fullerton; Lindsy McLean, AT, Retired, Former Head Athletic Trainer, San Francisco 49ers.

Moderated by Magie Lacambra, MEd, ATC, Gatorade Team Sports Manager.

Education Session: Critical Collaboration—Medical Staff and Athletic Trainers

12:15–1:00 PM EST
Location: Expo Floor, Gatorade Performance Partner | Booth #1321

A panel discussion with industry pros: Denny Kellington, MA, ATC, Associate Head Athletic Trainer, Buffalo Bills; Nick Cosgray, MS, PT, ATC, Director of Rehabilitation & Performance/Assistant Athletic Trainer, Cincinnati Bengals; Dr. Jim Ellis, Medical Director, Emergency Preparedness, NFL Player Health & Safety.

Moderated by Jarod Grace, MS, ATC, Gatorade Team Sports Manager.

Tim Kerin Award Ceremony

2:40–3:40 PM EST
Location: Hall D | Indiana Convention Center

Join us in celebrating the recipient of this year’s Tim Kerin Award for Excellence.

The award commemorates the legacy of athletic trainer Tim Kerin and is given annually to one AT who embodies Tim's finest qualities: service, dedication, and integrity.

June 23

Exhibit Hours

10:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
Location: Expo Floor | Booth #1321

Education Session: Cognitive Health & Sleep / Mental Fatigue

10:30–11:15 AM EST
Location: Expo Floor, Gatorade Performance Partner | Booth #1321

Speaker: Dr. Ali Boolani PHD, MED, MA, Associate Principal Scientist from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute.

Education Session: Excellence in Secondary School Athletic Training (ESSAT): Setting New ATs Up for Success

12:15–1:00 PM EST
Location: Expo Floor, Gatorade Performance Partner | Booth #1321

A panel discussion with Randy Cohen, ATC, PT, DPT, Athletic Trainer and Co-Founder of ESSAT; Kembra L. Mathis, M.Ed, ATC/L, Medical Professions Lead Instructor, Bentonville West High School; Dan Newman, MS, LAT, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer, Union High School.

Moderated by Larry Cooper, MS, LAT, ATC, Co-Founder of ESSAT.

June 24

NATA Foundation Zumba Workout: Sponsored by Gatorade Performance Partner

7:00–8:00 AM EST
Location: Room 105 | Indiana Convention Center

A professionally led “305 Fitness” session. Tickets can be purchased when registering for NATA 2023 or added to an existing registration record. Deadline to purchase tickets is June 14.

Register

Exhibit Hours

10:00 AM–1:00 PM EST
Location: Expo Floor | Booth #1321