Have you registered yet for the 2026 OATA Annual Meeting & Symposium?
Join us in Cleveland, Ohio for great education, networking, and time with colleagues from across the state.
⚠️ Early bird registration ends May 11.
Register today — https://t.co/z9SKr5o3Su
🌈 Community Organization Spotlight: Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Kaleidoscope Youth Center (KYC), based in Columbus, Ohio, is the state’s largest and longest-standing organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ young people.
🌈 Meet the DEI Organizations of District 4!
District 4 includes Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana — each working to strengthen diversity, equity, inclusion, and community within the athletic training profession.
The first hotel block for the 2026 OATA Annual Meeting sold out, so we secured another!
🏨 SpringHill Suites Cleveland Independence
📍 Just 4 minutes from the conference hotel
💲 $159 + tax
📅 Book by April 22
Reserve your room:https://t.co/NiY3PsK2mz
Book soon,rooms are limited!
As National Athletic Training Month wraps up, OATA thanks the athletic trainers across Ohio for the incredible care you provide every day.
We were proud to celebrate award winners, member stories, and the impact ATs make across the state.
Care You Can Count On
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Congratulations to Dr. Moretta, Dr. Patel, and Dr. Karns for their commitment to athlete care and their continued support of the athletic training profession.
Care You Can Count On
#NATM2026#OATA
Congratulations to Braeden, Madison, Nicole, and Zahria on receiving OATA scholarships recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to their education.
Care You Can Count On
#NATM2026#OATA
Congratulations to Angie, Ryan, Chris, and Dan on their well-deserved recognition!
Thank you for your leadership, mentorship, and continued support of the athletic training profession in Ohio.
Care You Can Count On
#NATM2026#OATA
Congratulations to Dallas, Kyle, Brianna, and Angel, recipients of the OATA Life Saving Efforts Award.
This award recognizes individuals involved in life-saving /humanitarian efforts while supporting the mission of OATA.
Care You Can Count On
#NATM26
Congratulations to Michelle, Erick, and Maddie, recipients of the OATA Athletic Trainer of the Year Award!
Thank you for your dedication to athletes, your communities, and the athletic training profession in Ohio.
Care You Can Count On
#NATM2026#OATA
Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners, especially our own Evan Bader, recipient of the NATA SSAT Committee D4 Athletic Trainer of the Year Award!
Thank you for the outstanding work you do every day and for continuing to provide Care You Can Count On.
#NATM2026
Excited to be named NATA SSAT District 4 Athletic Trainer of the Year.
Grateful to work in the secondary school setting and thankful for the mentors, coworkers, and athletes who made this possible. #AT4ALL@OhioATA@GLATA_CECAT@NATA_SSATC@NATA1950
📣 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 OATA Symposium & State Meeting!
📅 May 15–16, 2026
📍 Independence, Ohio
✨ Early Reg Ends: May 11
Top Golf | HOF Banquet | Social & Raffle | Guardians vs Reds
🔗 Register:
https://t.co/z9SKr5oBI2
🏨 Hotel:
https://t.co/WBlKBrA3qw
Black History Month is a time to reflect, learn, and uplift.
We celebrate the lasting impact of Black leaders, clinicians, and advocates who continue to shape the future of athletic training and sports medicine.
📝 Evaluation Criteria:
• Creativity & originality
• Thoughtfulness and clarity of the DEI message
• Relevance to athletic training and fostering inclusivity
📆 Contest Dates:
February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026
📣 What it is:
A social media contest for collegiate students to creatively share videos focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in athletic training.
👇 How to enter below