The NATA-Cast

By The National Athletic Trainers' Association

What's The NATA-Cast about?

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 [email protected]! For more information about athletic training and the National Athletic Trainers' Association, visit www.nata.org.

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The NATA-Cast episodes:

05.31.2024
DedicATed: Rob Marshall, Vice President/D5 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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...
05.20.2024
Where You AT: Exploring International Immersion Opportunities
Send us a Text Message. 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 Gardiner,...
05.06.2024
DedicATed: Kasee Hildenbrand, D10 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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...
02.12.2024
DedicATed: Tanya Dargusch, D2 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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 transformative...
01.17.2024
DedicATed: Ray Davis, D3 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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...
12.26.2023
CompensATion ConversATion: Separation
Send us a Text Message. 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...
12.20.2023
Where You AT: Mastering International Opportunities
Send us a Text Message. 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...
11.15.2023
DedicATed: Valerie Herzog, D7 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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...
11.13.2023
Where You AT: Adaptability in Athletic Training Abroad
Send us a Text Message. 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,...
11.10.2023
DedicATed: Ryan Wilkinson, D11 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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 Wilkinson,...
10.25.2023
DedicATed: Vicky Graham, D1 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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...
10.18.2023
DedicATed: Scott Lawrance, D4 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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...
09.20.2023
Where You AT: Collaborating to Promote Athletic Training
Send us a Text Message. 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...
09.18.2023
From Vision to Reality: The Collegiate Standard of Care Toolkit Unveiled
Send us a Text Message. 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....
08.18.2023
DedicATed: Donna Wesley, D9 Director
Send us a Text Message. Fighting Burnout and Career Fatigue Through Volunteering Join 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...
08.08.2023
CompensATion ConversATion: Empowering AT Moms
Send us a Text Message. 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,...
07.26.2023
CompensATion ConversATion: LIVE at NATA 2023!
Send us a Text Message. 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 sports, college/university, gender and...
06.19.2023
DedicATed: Craig Voll, Outgoing D4 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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...
06.19.2023
DedicATed: Diane Sartanowicz, Outgoing D1 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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, ...
06.19.2023
DedicATed: Lyn Nakagawa, Outgoing D8 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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 episode...
06.19.2023
DedicATed: David Gallegos, Outgoing D7 Director
Send us a Text Message. 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...
05.26.2023
CompensATion ConversATion: Gender Equity pt. 2
Send us a Text Message. 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 force and host...
04.13.2023
Compensation Conversation: AT Advancement
Send us a Text Message. Do you have big goals for advancing in the profession? Do you want to grow as a health care professional and raise your salary? Either way, this episode has something for you! Tune in as...
03.24.2023
DedicATed: Introducing the NATA President-Elect
Send us a Text Message. You may have voted in the NATA presidential election in the past, but how much do you know about the process? What happens before the candidates are placed on a ballot in front of you? And why...
03.07.2023
CompensATion ConversATion: Gender Equity
Send us a Text Message. What can you do in your current role to help close the gender equity gap? In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, interviews Marje...
02.16.2023
DedicATed: NATA President, Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC
Send us a Text Message. How can volunteering help you in your professional endeavors? And how can making the time to volunteer help move the profession forward? Being president of NATA is arguably the highest form of dedication to the athletic...
02.10.2023
CompensATion ConversATion: Work-Life Rhythm
Send us a Text Message. How can employers create an enjoyable work/life rhythm for their staff? What are some things you can look for when considering a long-term position somewhere? In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the...
01.23.2023
CompensATion ConversATion: Prepare to Play the Game
Send us a Text Message. How can you prepare for the compensation conversation? What are some ways you can be prepared before representing yourself in front of your employers? The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021...
12.30.2022
CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips Pt. 2
Send us a Text Message. Who makes the ultimate decision on compensation packages? How can knowing this help you when discussing compensation with a future employer? The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose...
12.16.2022
CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips
Send us a Text Message. When does recruitment start? Here’s a hint: It’s not when you send in your résumé. The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for...
11.22.2022
CompensATion ConversATion: Busting Three Big Myths About AT Compensation
Send us a Text Message. How can learning key compensation terms empower you to advocate for yourself? The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers, including...
11.04.2022
CompensATion ConversATion: Tips for Approaching the Uncomfortable Topic
Send us a Text Message. How does workplace culture affect conversations about compensation? The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers- including economic, social and health...
10.14.2022
CompensATion ConversATion: What to Expect
Send us a Text Message. How should ATs be defining compensation? Are ATs speaking the same language when it comes to expectations? The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation...
10.12.2022
Introducing The NATA-Cast!
Send us a Text Message. Introducing “The NATA-Cast” the official podcast of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association! If you’re looking for another resource for athletic training news and updates, this show is for you. The NATA-Cast will feature in depth...

What's The NATA-Cast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The NATA-Cast episodes:

DedicATed: Rob Marshall, Vice President/D5 Director

Where You AT: Exploring International Immersion Opportunities

DedicATed: Kasee Hildenbrand, D10 Director

DedicATed: Tanya Dargusch, D2 Director

DedicATed: Ray Davis, D3 Director

CompensATion ConversATion: Separation

Where You AT: Mastering International Opportunities

DedicATed: Valerie Herzog, D7 Director

Where You AT: Adaptability in Athletic Training Abroad

DedicATed: Ryan Wilkinson, D11 Director

DedicATed: Vicky Graham, D1 Director

DedicATed: Scott Lawrance, D4 Director

Where You AT: Collaborating to Promote Athletic Training

From Vision to Reality: The Collegiate Standard of Care Toolkit Unveiled

DedicATed: Donna Wesley, D9 Director

CompensATion ConversATion: Empowering AT Moms

CompensATion ConversATion: LIVE at NATA 2023!

DedicATed: Craig Voll, Outgoing D4 Director

DedicATed: Diane Sartanowicz, Outgoing D1 Director

DedicATed: Lyn Nakagawa, Outgoing D8 Director

DedicATed: David Gallegos, Outgoing D7 Director

CompensATion ConversATion: Gender Equity pt. 2

Compensation Conversation: AT Advancement

DedicATed: Introducing the NATA President-Elect

CompensATion ConversATion: Gender Equity

DedicATed: NATA President, Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC

CompensATion ConversATion: Work-Life Rhythm

CompensATion ConversATion: Prepare to Play the Game

CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips Pt. 2

CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips

CompensATion ConversATion: Busting Three Big Myths About AT Compensation

CompensATion ConversATion: Tips for Approaching the Uncomfortable Topic

CompensATion ConversATion: What to Expect

Introducing The NATA-Cast!