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.
Episodes
53 episodes
NIL, Medical Privacy and the Athletic Trainer’s Role
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 Governme...
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Meet the Voices Behind NATA-Cast
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 t...
Building a Stronger AT Career Through Better Compensation
In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE welcome Jacob Ortega-Schultz, MAT, AT, ATC, Emily Swisher, MBA, MS, ATC, Kylie Moraes, MAT, LAT, ATC and Nikki Harris, DAT, LAT, ATC to discuss NATA'...
CelebrATing the NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Part 2
In part two of this special Hall of Fame series, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, continue celebrating the NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 with conversations featuring Neil Curtis, EdD, LAT, ATC, Thomas Kaminsk...
CelebrATing the NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Part 1
In this special two-part episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, celebrate the 2026 NATA Hall of Fame class by highlighting the remarkable careers of Michael Carroll, MEd, AT, ATC, Linda Fabrizio...
What ATs Need to Know About Certification and Accreditation
In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, welcome Brian Conway, LAT, ATC, and Anne Minton, MBA, ICE-CCP, from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) to explore how certif...
Different Career Stages, One Community: What NATA Convention Means to Athletic Trainers
In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, explore what NATA's annual convention means across different stages of an athletic training career. Joining the conversation are Axel Moncada, MA, ...
To Per Diem or Not?
In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, are joined by Andy Carter, MS, LAT, ATC, Michael Donahue, DAT, MEd, ATC, and Mary Housel, MS, LAT, ATC, from NATA’s Council on Practice Advancement ...
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From Feedback to Action: How NATA Is Evolving Education and Events
In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, are joined by Karly Foster, MEd., senior director of education at NATA, for a conversation about the evolving future of education, events,...
Closing the Gap: Rethinking Compensation and Value in Athletic Training
In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE are joined by Tyler Lesher, DHSc, ATC, CSCS, a private practice performance therapist, Adam Annaccone, EdD, LAT, ATC, CES, PES, a Clinical A...
Advocacy in Action: Inside NATA’s Hit the Hill Day
In this episode of NATA-Cast, recorded during NATA’s Hit the Hill Day in Washington, D.C., hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, are joined by Deanna Kuykendall, NATA’s Director of Government Affairs, and Jim Twadde...
From Idea to Impact: Building Visibility on the Today Show Plaza
In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, are joined by Lauren Stephenson, MA, ATC, Michael Goldenberg, MS, ATC, CES, and Dave Csillan, MS, LAT, ATC, to explore how an annual National Athle...
NATA’s Next President: The Process, the Candidates, and Your Vote
In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, take listeners inside the upcoming NATA presidential election, explaining how the process works, what has changed, and why participation f...
The AT Alliance in Action: A Unified Vision for the Profession
In the season premiere of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, share a special live recording from the recent AT Alliance meeting, bringing together leaders from across the athletic training profession. ...
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The NATA-Cast is Back!
NATA-Cast is back with a refreshed format, new hosts and a renewed energy, while staying grounded in what matters most: the athletic training profession.In this teaser trailer, meet the new voices behind the mic and hear what listeners c...
Addressing Sexual Misconduct in Athletic Training
In this compelling episode of “The NATA-Cast”, host Kasee Hildenbrand PhD, LAT, ATC, is joined by Dani Moffit PhD, LAT, ATC and Jamie Mansell, PhD, LAT, ATC, co-authors of the white paper “
NATA Restructured: What It Means for You in 2025
In this episode of The NATA-Cast, NATA President AJ Duffy discusses the organization's upcoming restructuring, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. Tune in to hear the reasons behind these changes, what they mean for members, and how...
CompensATion ConversATion: Health Care Economics
Tune in to another episode of "CompensATion ConversATion," a special series on “The NATA-Cast” podcast. In this episode, host David Gallegos, MA, ATC, Cert. MDT, member of the NATA AT Compensation Task Force, interviews Tao Li, MD, Ph...
DedicATed: Scott Galloway, Secretary/Treasurer/D6 Director
This episode of "DedicATed" features host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, and District Six Director Scott Galloway, MBA, LAT, ATC, as they discuss how Galloway turned his childhood passion for athletic training into a lifelong career. From his early...
DedicATed: Rob Marshall, Vice President/D5 Director
This episode of "DedicATed" features host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, and District Five Director Rob Marshall, ATC. Marshall is a seasoned leader and passionate advocate for the athletic training profession. Together, they explore the impactful ...
Where You AT: Exploring International Immersion Opportunities
Are you an athletic training student contemplating an international immersion experience? Or perhaps you’re an educator responsible for organizing such trips. In this episode of “Where You AT? Athletic Training Around the Globe,” James Gardi...
DedicATed: Kasee Hildenbrand, D10 Director
This episode of "DedicATed" features host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, and District Ten Director Kasee Hildenbrand, PhD, LAT, ATC, as they delve into their experiences with overseas opportunities and higher education while giving advice to studen...
DedicATed: Tanya Dargusch, D2 Director
Tune in to this episode of "DedicATed," featuring host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, and District Two Director Tanya Dargusch, LAT, ATC. Dargusch offers invaluable advice for young ATs facing uncertainty about volunteering, emphasizing the transformati...
