Welcome to Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association!
The Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association (OATA) is a not-for-profit [501(c) (6)- IRS approved, 10/98] organization dedicated to the health care needs of the physically active. Founded in 1984, the primary goal of the OATA is to ensure that athletes, at any level, receive immediate, professional, quality health care. This comprehensive and cost-effective care is accomplished with the daily contact and cooperation with physicians and other allied health care professionals.
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Proposed Changes to OATA Constitution
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OATA Officer nominations
The OATA Executive Committee is taking nominations for the offices of Vice President and Treasurer.
Do you have a candidate that you think would fulfill one of these rolls?
Please submit your nomination here (click)
Nominations close July 1, 2026, so don't wait. Nominees will be contacted after the close of nominations about their candidacy.
oata announces official merchandise store!
Treat yourself or your AT friends with some new OATA merch!?
OATA has launched an online store to purchase OATA branded apparel.
Your purchase supports your fellow ATs students and the organization devoted to the mission of athletic trainers in Ohio. 
OATA Annual Symposium and State Meeting
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE 2026 MEETING!!!
JOIN US NEXT YEAR!
May 21-22, 2027 - Marriott Columbus Northwest (Dublin, Ohio)
When: May 15 -16, 2026
Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Cleveland Rockside, Independence, Ohio
Head over to the 2026 Symposium Page for all the details!
Congratulations to aLL our
2026 OATA AWARD WINNERS
Angie Beisner
Ryan Weible
Michelle Godek Maddie Legerski Erick Boucher
Chris Troyer
2026 OATA SCHOLARSHIP Winners
Zahria Nelson - The Ohio State University
2026 GLATA OHIO AWARD WINNERS
Siobhan Fagan
Laura Harris
The Team Tressel Fitness Challenge is more than a school-based activity - it's a statewide movement to teach and inspire Ohio's next generation of leaders. The challenge helps students build lifelong habits around fitness, healthy eating, and sleep and lays the foundation for a brighter future by improving students physical and mental health.
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Student-led - designed to build self-discipline and confidence
- Flexible and wide-ranging - activities that work for every ability level
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Built to last - future challenges planned
Students in grades 3-8 are eligible to participate.
For more information on how it works and who is eligible can be found here (click)
Ohio AT helmet stickers are available for order
Head to the AT Resources section on the home page, login with your Member ID and password and place your order.
You can also access the order form HERE.
Our New Executive Committee Officers
Renee Desalvo - President
Laura Breese - President Elect
Jim O'Leary - Vice President
Jena Suffel - Treasurer
Jason Cruickshank - Secretary
MiKe Gordon - District Board Chair
Rachel Reinhart - Glata rep
Nicole powers - student senate president
Why Join or Renew?
"When you renew your NATA membership, you’re not just joining an association – you’re investing in your continuing education, advocacy and the advancement of the athletic training profession.
As the largest national association dedicated to athletic trainers, NATA provides resources, education and advocacy you can’t find anywhere else. Our mission is to stand with you at every stage of your career, helping you develop as a professional while strengthening the voice of our field." - Robin Grossfeld, NATA Director of Membership (to see more about the benefits of NATA Membership, click here)
Joining or Renewing your NATA membership also gets you membership in the GLATA and the OATA.
Use your social media presence to let the world know you support the NATA and are a Member.
2025 OATA Annual Meeting and symposium
Thank you to those who joined us at
the Nationwide Conference Center- Columbus, Ohio May 16th-17th, 2025
Official Symposium Program Guide and presentations are available on the Symposium page
Save the date for the 2026 OATA Meeting & Symposium: May 15th-16th 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Cleveland Rockside in Independence, Ohio
Ohio makes mental health training required for pupil-activity permits
Due to recent legislation, all those holding a pupil-activity permit, including athletic coaches, are required to complete a student mental health training course approved by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Please visit the Ohio State Board of Education for more details.
