The 2026 award winners have been announced. The winner of the 2025 George F. Sullivan Athletic Trainer of the Year Award is Rebecca Docter! The George F. Sullivan Athletic Trainer of the Year Award is awarded to a Nebraska athletic trainer who, over the past year, has gone above and beyond the call of duty … Read more…
On April 17th, 2026, President Denise Marshall, Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Cassie Metzner, and Governmental Affairs Committee member Stacy Dahlkoetter presented Senator Roundtree with the Friends of Athletic Trainers Legislative Recognition. Senator Roundtree sponsored LB736, the Athletic Trainer Compact Bill. The hearing with the Health & Human Services Committee (HHS) was on January 22nd, 2026. … Read more…
Nicole Lee, AT With 13 years at LPS, Nicole Lee supports student-athletes through injury care, rehab, and return-to-play. Driven by her own journey, she’s committed to helping athletes rebuild confidence and compete again. Thank you Nicole for all that you do! Full Article in link below https://lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16059
Nominations are now open for the 2026 George F. Sullivan Athletic Trainer of the Year Award and the Pillar of Athletic Training Award. George F. Sullivan Athletic Trainer of the Year Award The George F. Sullivan Athletic Trainer of the Year award is granted to a Nebraska athletic trainer who, over the past YEAR, has … Read more…
Congratulations to Tyler Kohmetscher for being presented with the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award!! Tyler jumped into action to help save the life of the head referee who sustained a cardiac event during a volleyball match at Grand View University against Bellevue University.
Thank you to all who attended the 2026 Day at the Capitol!! NSATA members and students gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol on 2/11/2026 to experience the atmosphere of floor debate and to advocate for the athletic training profession. We met with our lobbyists and Senator Roundtree before heading to the Rotunda. Senator Roundtree is … Read more…
The NSATA is looking for Golfers and Sponsors to support the NSATA Golf Scramble, a fundraiser hosted by the Marketing & Sponsorships Committee. All proceeds benefit the NSATA and help fund student scholarships, research grants, and association efforts supporting over 400 Athletic Trainers and students in Nebraska. Thursday, June 4th, 2026 Quail Run Golf Course, … Read more…
The NSATA Governmental Affairs Committee would like to invite you to this year’s Day at the Capitol! Come meet your Senator and experience a legislative session in action! When: February 11th, 2026 9:30am-11:45am Please sign up HERE Additional details will be sent out the week of the event to those who register. We look forward … Read more…
NSATA President Denise Marshall presented the first NSATA Life Saver Award. This award is designed to honor those outside the athletic training profession who, in a time of crisis, showed exceptional courage and took swift, life-saving action. It recognizes individuals who stepped up — not because it was their job, but because it was the … Read more…
