2022 NATA Foundation Silent Auction
presented by The Korey Stringer Institute 
Online: June 1 – July 1

The NATA Research & Education Foundation’s Silent Auction has grown to be one of our largest fundraising events of the year. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the NATA Foundation’s revenue has decreased more than 40%. To continue advancing the AT profession through our research, education and professional development programs – We need your support!

Please consider participating in our silent auction by donating items. This year our auction will be online and all items will be displayed “virtually” at our Booth in the AT Expo during the annual NATA Convention in Philadelphia. We will need all items at the NATA office or an indication of delivery to the winning bidder by May 1st.  Then, from June 1 – July 1, bid early and often on these great items, such as autographed memorabilia, apparel, textbooks, unique items and more!

Please view the 2022 Silent Auction Item Donation Packet for more information on how to donate.
2022 Silent Auction Donation Contract 

THANK YOU to our 2022 online auction Exclusive Sponsor, Korey Stringer Institute!

This year, we will be using the online Silent Auction platform GiveSmart.  Viewing and bidding on items is easy! Watch the quick video below to learn more. 

PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM

Join us for a fun evening, celebrating the freedom of
finally being together again,  IN PERSON!

Thursday, June 30th      7:30PM – 10:00PM    
FOOD        DRINKS       ENTERTAINMENT
Howl At The Moon Dueling Piano Bar 

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT
Registrant names will be at venue door.
There are limited tickets still available with sponsorship packages.

Interested in partnering with the Foundation as a Philadelphia Freedom Sponsor?  More info here.
Sponsorships must be confirmed by May 27, 2022, to meet print deadline.
Limited tickets are still available with sponsorship packages only.

*** There are currently no COVID vaccination or mask mandates in Philadelphia.  However, if any local (Philadelphia) COVID mandates are re-instated for dining establishments, they are  required to be followed and will be enforced during this event.  These protocols are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the local government authorities.  

Thank You to the Philadelphia Freedom Sponsors!

Athlete Performance Partner Sponsor:

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Free Communications Presentations

Free Communications is often the first chance an AT gets to present their research and clinical case studies on a topic during the NATA convention. To date, more than 8,000 oral and poster presentations have been provided through this program. The Free Communications program provides a forum for researchers and clinicians to disseminate research and clinical case studies. Abstracts selected by the Committee are published in the Supplement to the Journal of Athletic Training and are presented at the NATA Convention via oral or digital poster presentation.

Digital poster presentations will be available this year digitally in the NATA 2022 On-Demand platform. In-person registration includes access to NATA 2022 On-Demand (no additional CEUs).

View the Free Communications schedule and poster presentation sessions via the links below.

2022 Free Communications Program
2022 Free Communications Poster Sessions

The NATA Foundation is thankful for SEATA sponsoring the Free Communications Program since 2019!

Pinky Newell Scholarship and Student Leadership Reception Sponsored by the NBA

Join the NATA Foundation and the NATA Early Professionals’ Committee at this networking event recognizing NATA Foundation Scholarship Recipients, Bobby Gunn Student Leadership Awards, and the Deloss Brubaker Awardees for Student Writing. Space is limited and RSVP is required on NATA’s convention website.

The NATA Foundation is thankful for GLATA sponsoring the Deloss Brubaker Student Writing Contest since 2019!

Wednesday, June 29 // 7:15-8:15PM

NATA Foundation Faculty Mentor Program Breakfast

The NATA Foundation Faculty Mentor Program pairs junior faculty members with established faculty who will provide guidance, advice and assistance in navigating the first several years of employment within higher education. The goal is to form a lasting relationship to help the mentee build a solid knowledge base and acquire an understanding of the balance necessary to becoming a successful researcher and educator. Direction of the relationship and areas of focus will be built upon the mutual interests and goals of the pairings.

Thursday, June 30 // 8:00-10:00 AM. This event is by invitation only.

NATA Foundation Grant Writing Workshop

The NATA Foundation is bringing together a nationally recognized group of mentors that have obtained success with external funding agencies to maximize the chance of research funding for athletic training investigators. This 2-hr workshop provides the expertise and support to improve funding successes by providing guidance on 1) the development of a scientific aims page, 2) understanding the review process, and 3) selecting the appropriate grant mechanism/agency. The target audience for this workshop includes junior and mid-level athletic training researchers that are on the cusp of success but could benefit from expert mentorship in grant development. Post-doctoral fellows and doctoral candidates who are transitioning to faculty positions are also encouraged to register to attend.

The centerpiece of the workshop will include small group specific aims mentorship to maximize the chance of success. Attendees will be expected to come prepared to share and receive feedback on the specific aims for a grant proposal for submission to the NATA Foundation, NIH, DoD, and other agencies funding athletic training research.

Space is limited; participants will be invited to the session on a “first come, first served” basis.  Registration is required.   Please complete the registration form via the link below.  A confirmation email will be provided within 48 hours. If the event is sold out, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list.  NATA Foundation staff will reach out to you if space becomes available.

Thursday, June 30 // 10:00 AM -12:00 PM This event requires advanced registration. More info 

NATA Foundation Distinguished Scholars Presentation

The Distinguished Scholars Presentation provides athletic trainers with an opportunity to learn about cutting edge research from other health care professionals. It also allows members from these groups to benefit from athletic training speakers who represent the profession by giving presentations at their annual meetings.
This session has two components. The first consists of presentations by our exchange lecturers who represent:

• The American College of Sports Medicine
• The American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, and
• The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

The second portion of the session includes the recognition of our 2022 research award recipients.

Thursday, June 30 // 1:40-3:40PM