Honors & Awards Updates

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...
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Honors & Awards Updates

Friends of Athletic Trainers Legislative Recognition

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....
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Friends of Athletic Trainers Legislative Recognition

Day at the Capitol Recap

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...
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Day at the Capitol Recap

NSATA Golf Scramble 2026

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...
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NSATA Golf Scramble 2026

NSATA Life Saver Award

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...
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NSATA Life Saver Award


NSATA Mentorship Program

Hello NSATA Members! The Early Professionals Committee and the Career Advancement Committee are teaming up to start a mentorship program with athletic training students throughout Nebraska.  We are looking for NSATA members who are in either the Early Professionals or the Career Advancement Committees that are interested in becoming a mentor in the program.  You … Read more…


Key Contributor Award Nominations

The NSATA Key Contributor Award is designed to recognize individuals who are not athletic trainers, who are not members of the NSATA, but yet who have made long lasting, significant, contributions and an impact to the Athletic Training profession in the state of Nebraska. The dedication, leadership and service that these individuals have provided does … Read more…


Are You HIRTen For A Tank?

The NSATA Secondary School’s Committee has some exciting news! With a BIG thank you to Behlen Manufacturing and the NSATA we present to you the HIRT TANK!! For specs of the Behlen donated tank click here. All athletic trainers who are members of the NSATA may apply for a Heat Illness Recovery Tank (HIRT) for … Read more…


NSATA History Video

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…