National Athletic Trainers’ AssociationThe National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, NATA has grown to more than 45,000 members worldwide today. The majority of athletic trainers choose to be members of NATA in order to support their profession while receiving a broad array of membership benefits. By joining forces as a group, NATA members can accomplish more for the athletic training profession than they can individually.