Providing active Californians access to healthcare.

The CATA is hosting elections for the following positions from May 1st to May 22nd: 

- Treasurer

- Region 3 Director

- Region 4 Director

The CATA membership as a whole will vote on the position of treasurer beginning May 1st. Region 3 and Region 4 CATA members will vote for their respective Director beginning May 1st. Please keep an eye on your inbox for an email on May 1st detailing voting instructions with a link to vote. 

Linked are each candidates platform statements. We encourage you to read these statements prior to voting.

Any questions can be directed to the CATA Secretary, Sarah Goble, at secretary@ca-at.org

What’s new in Athletic Training?

Save the date!!! Region 2 CEU event Education, wine, and charcuterie 😋
Save the date!!! Region 2 CEU event Education, wine, and charcuterie 😋
As you know, last week we asked members and supporters to send emails to their legislators. That has resulted in more than 13,500 emails (and counting!) to federal legislators! Now, as a united front, we are asking people to sign onto the below peti
As you know, last week we asked members and supporters to send emails to their legislators. That has resulted in more than 13,500 emails (and counting!) to federal legislators! Now, as a united front, we are asking people to sign onto the below petition. Deanna Kuykendall, NATA Senior Manager of Government Affairs, and a group of ATs will be hand delivering copies of this petition to members of Congress next week. We have updated our NATA Now article on our website with this new update and posted on social media as well. ACTION ITEM: Please sign the petition and post/share on your state association’s communication channels, as well as among your personal and professional peer groups. https://www.nata.org/advocacy/federal/federal-legislative-alert-center?vvsrc=%2fPetitions%2f5901%2fRespond *link can be found on our linktree as well! Thank you for all you do and your help with this critical initiative!
Go check out our CATA store! Don’t worry, we are extending it until the end of the week (a little miscommunication about the dates). Get your awesome CATA swag Bsnteamsports.com CATAfan or check the story or our linktree in the bio!
Go check out our CATA store! Don’t worry, we are extending it until the end of the week (a little miscommunication about the dates). Get your awesome CATA swag Bsnteamsports.com CATAfan or check the story or our linktree in the bio!
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO ELI HALLAK OF ST. FRANCIS — WINNER OF THE PERRY WEATHER 2025 AT EXCELLENCE AWARD! 🎉 Out of thousands of nominations, Eli stood out, and for good reason. With 28 years of experience, his impact on the field of athletic tr
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO ELI HALLAK OF ST. FRANCIS — WINNER OF THE PERRY WEATHER 2025 AT EXCELLENCE AWARD! 🎉 Out of thousands of nominations, Eli stood out, and for good reason. With 28 years of experience, his impact on the field of athletic training goes far beyond the sidelines. A bit more on why we chose Eli as our 2025 AT Excellence Awards.⬇️ Eli is the host and creator of Wrap it Up: Sports Medicine & More, a podcast dedicated to highlighting the critical role of medical care in athletics at every level. Last year, he released an episode focused on the California Interscholastic Federation’s new heat stress guidelines, sparking open discussion among local ATs about how to collaborate and implement these policies effectively. He’s also a founding member of the National Honor Society of Sports Medicine (NHSSM), an organization that promotes academic excellence, leadership, community service, and character development among high school students in the sports medicine field. On top of that, Eli serves as CEO of the American Academic Competition Institute (AACI), which organizes sports medicine competitions and educational seminars for students across various grade levels. But beyond his impressive résumé, Eli is known for his compassion. He goes above and beyond to ensure student-athletes receive the care, attention, and emotional support they need—especially during high-pressure moments in their development. We can’t think of a more deserving recipient of this year’s AT Excellence Award. Congratulations, Eli! ❤️ Repost @getperryweather @sfhs_athletics @elihallak
We are so excited to recognize Chase Paulson of Diamond Bar High School and Cindy Kramer of Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks) as the 2024-25 Southern Section Athletic Trainers of the Year presented by @hoaghealth and @hoagorthopedic! Thank you, C
We are so excited to recognize Chase Paulson of Diamond Bar High School and Cindy Kramer of Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks) as the 2024-25 Southern Section Athletic Trainers of the Year presented by @hoaghealth and @hoagorthopedic! Thank you, Chase and Cindy, for all you have done in service of your student-athletes and the sports medicine community in Southern California!
Join the CATA EDI Committee for a virtual speaker series event on Tuesday April 29 from 6-7pm. Brit Cervantes, founder and owner of @genderaffirmingprofessionals, will be discussing key considerations for athletic trainers in providing inclusive and
Join the CATA EDI Committee for a virtual speaker series event on Tuesday April 29 from 6-7pm. Brit Cervantes, founder and owner of @genderaffirmingprofessionals, will be discussing key considerations for athletic trainers in providing inclusive and affirming care for transgender athletes and patients, including appropriate terminology, mental health, and chest binding. 1 CEU is available only to NATA members, but all are welcome to attend. Registration is free. Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0quxxaatsDQRlUqcaonPQ2U-cxn8qkb3y2Y5X4vBg5J2pag/viewform
Save the date!!! Region 2 CEU event Education, wine, and charcuterie 😋 As you know, last week we asked members and supporters to send emails to their legislators. That has resulted in more than 13,500 emails (and counting!) to federal legislators! Now, as a united front, we are asking people to sign onto the below peti Go check out our CATA store! Don’t worry, we are extending it until the end of the week (a little miscommunication about the dates). Get your awesome CATA swag Bsnteamsports.com CATAfan or check the story or our linktree in the bio! 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO ELI HALLAK OF ST. FRANCIS — WINNER OF THE PERRY WEATHER 2025 AT EXCELLENCE AWARD! 🎉 Out of thousands of nominations, Eli stood out, and for good reason. With 28 years of experience, his impact on the field of athletic tr We are so excited to recognize Chase Paulson of Diamond Bar High School and Cindy Kramer of Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks) as the 2024-25 Southern Section Athletic Trainers of the Year presented by @hoaghealth and @hoagorthopedic! Thank you, C Join the CATA EDI Committee for a virtual speaker series event on Tuesday April 29 from 6-7pm. Brit Cervantes, founder and owner of @genderaffirmingprofessionals, will be discussing key considerations for athletic trainers in providing inclusive and

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CATA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Pledge

As a member of the CATA Leadership, I am an agent of change who believes that all CATA activities and leadership opportunities should be committed to drive the CATA vision of developing and implementing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategies and best practice.

I lead by example by celebrating others and all cultures. I promise to treat all people with dignity and respect; and I will not tolerate any form of negative interactions, either verbal or non-verbal. I will confront offensive jokes, remarks or mistreatment of any individual. I will create a safe, supportive and inclusive community for everyone. I promise to promote a safe and healthy workplace. I promise to honor my words through my actions.

There is much work to be done and we must all come together to advance conversations and provide solutions for systemic oppression, social injustice, and economic and healthcare disparities. Through our own individual and collective growth by broadening education, training, networking, and having uncomfortable conversations, the CATA will provide change.

This is my pledge.

File a Report

Have you had a less than ideal experience with a Certified Athletic Trainer or someone posing as an “Athletic Trainer?” Please use the link below to file a report to the CATA about the experience you had or witnessed. The CATA strives to ensure that all Californians receive Athletic Training Care from a Certified Athletic Trainer and that negative experiences are addressed to hopefully stop future negative occurrences from happening.

Your reports remain anonymous and the CATA may reach out to you directly to inquire more about gathering information.

File a Report Here

Resources for Athletic Trainers

We are excited to offer resources available to our members. See what resources we have available.

Member Resources