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…
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…
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…
The 2025 award winners have been announced. The winner of the 2025 George F. Sullivan Athletic Trainer of the Year Award is Bill Kleber! 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…
Thank you for your interest in athletic training in the state of Nebraska! Below are some frequently asked questions about the NSATA and Athletic Training. If any question remains unanswered, please feel free to contact our Connection & Engagement Chair at ! Thank you again for your interest and taking the time to find out … Read more…
Nebraska State Athletic Trainers’ Association marked 40 years since the establishment in 1980. In that time the profession saw many changes including the Licensure and Practice Act, the accreditation of education programs across the state, and Concussion Awareness Act. Throughout the years, the NSATA has been guided by outstanding leaders who share the history of … Read more…
