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 thenatacast@nata.org! For more information about athletic training and the National Athletic Trainers' Association, visit www.nata.org.
Episodes
37 episodes
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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20:21
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
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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28:39
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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28:19
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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47:29
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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44:06
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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43:11
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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30:57
DedicATed: Ray Davis, D3 Director
Tune in to this episode of "DedicATed" featuring host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, and District Three Director Ray Davis, MSS, LAT, ATC. As the board liaison to the Student Leadership Committee and the Early Professionals Committee, Davis brings a wea...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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39:38
CompensATion ConversATion: Separation
Tune in to another insightful episode of "CompensATion ConversATion," a special series on “The NATA-Cast” podcast. In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the NATA AT Compensation Task Force and host of this special s...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:03:05
Where You AT: Mastering International Opportunities
In this episode of “Where You AT? Athletic Training Around the Globe,” James Gardiner, MSc, CAT, CSCS, sits down with Rick Griffin, MS, LAT, ATC, and Meghan McKay, MEd, ATC, LAT, to explore the world of short-term in...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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41:30
DedicATed: Valerie Herzog, D7 Director
This episode of "DedicATed" features host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, and District Seven Director Valerie Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC, as they explore essential steps for aspiring athletic trainers in higher education, highlighting the key role persistence...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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58:46
Where You AT: Adaptability in Athletic Training Abroad
Tune in to this episode of “Where You AT? Athletic Training Around the Globe,” during which James Gardiner, MSc, CAT, CSCS, sits down with Antonella Felippo, DAT, LAT, ATC, and Jennifer Rizzo, EdD, ATC, CES, to discuss the world of athletic tra...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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39:18
DedicATed: Ryan Wilkinson, D11 Director
How do you choose which volunteer positions to take?And is it beneficial to be selective when choosing?This episode of "DedicATed" features a discussion between host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, and District Eleven Director Ryan Wil...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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52:24
DedicATed: Vicky Graham, D1 Director
Can you offset burnout and fatigue through volunteering?What are some small ways you can get involved if you don’t want to dive right in?This episode of "DedicATed" features host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, and District One Directo...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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38:49
DedicATed: Scott Lawrance, D4 Director
How can you thrive amidst changes in AT education?This episode of "DedicATed" features host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, and District Four Director Scott Lawrance, DHSc, LAT, ATC, as they explore critical aspects of the athletic trainin...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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42:20
Where You AT: Collaborating to Promote Athletic Training
Join us for this premiere episode of the special series "Where You AT? Athletic Training Around the Globe." hosted by James Gardiner, MSc., CAT(C), CSCS who is also the host of the official podcast of WFATT, "Let’s chAT: An Athletic Therapy Pod...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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31:37
From Vision to Reality: The Collegiate Standard of Care Toolkit Unveiled
In this episode of "The NATA-Cast," host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, is joined by NATA Past President Tory Lindley, MA, ATC, for an insightful conversation on the recently unveiled Inter-Association Collegiate Standard of Care Toolkit. Tune in as the...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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48:18
DedicATed: Donna Wesley, D9 Director
Fighting Burnout and Career Fatigue Through VolunteeringJoin us for a special episode of "DedicATed" as host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, sits down with District Nine Director Donna Wesley, MS, LAT, ATC. In this episode, Wesley discusse...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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35:55
CompensATion ConversATion: Empowering AT Moms
This episode of "CompensATion ConversATion" showcases three full-time athletic trainers who are also dedicated moms. Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, interviews Ann Wallace, MSEd, ATC,...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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39:33
CompensATion ConversATion: LIVE at NATA 2023!
Recorded live at the 74th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo before a standing-room-only audience, this insightful and engaging episode of "CompensATion ConversATion" features a panel representing various settings, including professional spor...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:24:20
DedicATed: Craig Voll, Outgoing D4 Director
What challenges do leaders face today?What small steps can you take to advocate for the profession right now?Tune in to this episode of "DedicATed" where host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, sits down with Outgoing District Four Direct...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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45:45
DedicATed: Diane Sartanowicz, Outgoing D1 Director
What should you do if volunteering seems too overwhelming?Are there other ways to get involved in advancing the profession?In this episode, series host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, talks with Diane Sartanowicz, MS, LAT, ATC, Ou...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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46:28
DedicATed: Lyn Nakagawa, Outgoing D8 Director
How can volunteering give you a stronger passion for the athletic training profession?What are alternative ways to advocate for the athletic training profession if you are currently unable to volunteer?Join us for a special e...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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36:29
DedicATed: David Gallegos, Outgoing D7 Director
What does it mean to be a leader?What kind of work actually goes into each of the volunteering roles with NATA?Join us for a special episode of "DedicATed" as host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, sits down with Outgoing District Seven ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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38:00
CompensATion ConversATion: Gender Equity pt. 2
Who should you approach with concerns about inequities in the workplace? Why is documentation important when having these workplace conversations? In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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30:54
