Fellow Benefits

• Intentional skill building led by experts, engaged NCATA members, experienced leaders, and professionals from related fields, including medicine, business, industry, and education

• Networking with fellow participants, NCATA leadership, and invited guests from within and outside the athletic training profession

• Development of an NCATALI alumni network whose members grow into leaders within the profession

• Creation of a resource pool of willing and capable professionals whom the NCATA Board of Directors can call upon

• Generation of new ideas, vision, and opportunities for collaboration

• Intentional development of skills that prepare Fellows for strong future leadership within North Carolina and beyond

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Eligibility

• Must be certified by the BOC to practice athletic training

• Must be licensed to practice athletic training in the state of North Carolina

• Must articulate a desire to become engaged in the profession

• Must outline goals for service and involvement, including specific and unique skills that could benefit the organization

• Athletic trainers at all levels of professional, leadership, and life experience are encouraged to apply

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Acceptance

• NCATALI Fellows will be announced by January 30 of odd-numbered years

• See the eligibility requirements above for applicant qualifications

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Commitment

• NCATALI events will be offered at the NCATA Spring Symposium, typically held in early March with a rotating location, and at a Summer Institute event, typically held in mid-July

• Four additional online events will be offered throughout the fellowship, likely in May, October, and January

• Accepting an invitation to become a Leadership Fellow requires a commitment to attend 6 of the 8 NCATALI event offerings during the fellowship in order to receive credit for completing the Leadership Institute

• Fellows are expected to register for the NCATA Spring Symposium in conjunction with the NCATALI event

• Fellows are expected to have an interest in becoming active within the organization and engaging in ongoing NCATA projects. Opportunities for involvement in the NCATA will be presented during Leadership Institute sessions

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Cost

• There is no cost to apply

• Fellows are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses, as well as the meeting registration fee, if they choose to attend the NCATA Spring Symposium

• Attendance at the NCATA Spring Symposium is encouraged but not required

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Application

• Apply here: NCATALI Leadership Institute Application

• Application Portal: Opens September 1 of even-numbered years

• Application deadline: December 31 of even-numbered years

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Curriculum

Each cohort's curriculum will encompass topics in team building, leadership development, professionalism, growth and challenges within the profession, and problem-solving. Examples of lectures and activities include leadership style assessment, professional socialization in healthcare, challenges and solutions at the state level, goal setting, and networking within the cohort of Fellows and with the NCATA Board of Directors.

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A detailed curriculum outline will be posted prior to the start of the Leadership Institute.

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Cohort

The NCATALI will accept a new cohort every two years. Each cohort will be limited to 12 certified and licensed athletic trainers.