The National Athletic Training Association proudly boats its mission ‘…to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers.’ (NATA). Between it’s powerful mission statement and their vision of ‘Athletic trainers will be globally recognized as vital practitioners in the delivery and advancement of health care. Through passionate provision of unique services, athletic trainers will be an integral part of the inter-professional health care team.’ (NATA). As we have seen in class, Athletic Trainers are often overlooked and underappreciated, yet so much of the success that happens on the court can be attributed back to them. Being a member
