BOC Recap of the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Philadelphia
From June 30 – July 1, the BOC exhibited at the 77th National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Clinical Symposia & Athletic Trainer (AT) Expo in Philadelphia. The BOC booth contained information about Continuing Professional Certification (CPC) Renewal – powered by Pathfinder. The BOC staff connected with convention attendees to answer questions, share resources and provide helpful materials.
On July 1, the BOC Board of Directors and staff hosted a reception to honor BOC volunteers and to present volunteer service awards. Congratulations to our 2026 winners:
Lorna Strong, EdD, LAT, ATC – Dan Libera Service Award
Sam Wilkins, PhD, ATC – Dan Libera Service Award
Click here to learn more about the volunteer service awards winners. Strong and Wilkins were both present to accept their awards. Congratulations to our distinguished award winners!
The BOC would also like to pay tribute to the following individuals who have made longstanding contributions to the athletic training profession and were recognized as 2026 NATA Hall of Fame winners:
- Mike Carroll, MEd, LAT, ATC
- Robert Casmus, MS, LAT, ATC
- Neil Curtis, EdD, LAT, ATC
- Michael Higgins, PhD, ATC, PT, CSCS
- Thomas W. Kaminski, PhD, ATC, FNATA
- Linda Fabrizio Mazzoli, MS, LAT, ATC, PTA
- Jack Ransone, PhD, ATC
On July 2, the BOC facilitated a special educational session titled “CPC Update – Enhancing Your Professional Development Journey.” This session provided a deeper look at how CPC enhances ATs’ professional development journey.
Prizes were awarded to convention attendees who participated in the BOC booth drawing throughout the NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo. Thank you to all who stopped by the BOC booth, and congratulations to our 2026 BOC booth drawing winners:
- Troy Cappos
- Alexander Dailey
- Jacob Eger
- Sierra Hobbs
- Brad Morgan
- Robert Ramirez
