1984

The IATA is incorporated/established as an association on May 21, 1984.

William “Pinky” Newell passes away.

David Craig becomes the first president.

The IATA has 106 members, including 62 certified athletic trainers (ATs).

1985

IATA seeks to create a licensure bill and a state representative to sponsor the bill in legislation.

A “faculty-trainer” bill is proposed jointly with the Indiana State Department of Education.

IATA hosts GLATA Winter Meeting in Merrillville.

IATA hosts first Fall Meeting at Butler University.

IATA has 147 NATA members.

1986

A survey of Indiana high schools is taken to learn more about schools serviced by a certified athletic trainer.

297 out of 390 schools report.

Only 11.2% have AT coverage.

Ralph Reiff (2nd President).

1987

Indianapolis hosts Pan American Games.

Athletic Trainers volunteer to provide athletic training services.

Marje Albohm and Jay Bradley coordinate medical care services.

Faculty-Trainer Bill is passed by the House but read in the Senate.

IATA has 200 NATA members.

1988

IATA releases a position statement on improving health care in high schools.

IATA hosts the GLATA Winter Meeting in Indianapolis.

Jack Mansfield (3rd President).

1989

IATA participates in anti-steroid seminar at Pike High School.

Hunter Smith (Indianapolis Colts) represents IATA.

IATA has 207 members (112 certified).

1990

IATA newsletter approved for professional publication four times a year.

Mike Ferrara is first editor. Active Ankle is the first sole sponsor.

First Fall IATA Meeting and Educational Symposium held.

William “Pinky” Newell inducted as first Hall of Fame member.

Medco becomes first Hall of Fame corporate sponsor.

IATA hosts NATA National Meeting in Indianapolis.

Dick Harris hired as lobbyist.

Steve Risinger (4th President).

IATA has 366 NATA members.

1991

Mel Blickenstaff, Robert Kerns, and Jim Morris inducted into Hall of Fame.

IATA has 241 members (139 certified).

1992

First summer golf outing organized.

1993

Licensure Bill SB 174 passes and is signed into law.

Practice act effective July 31.

Athletic Training Licensing Board formed.

Jim Dickerson, Bud Miller, and Marjorie Albohm inducted.

IATA has 353 members (223 certified).

1994

First strategic planning session led by Glen Snow.

Gene Paszkiet and Rod Moore inducted.

Mike Ferrara (6th President).

IATA has 417 members (227 certified).

1995

Katie Grove appointed chair of Women in Athletic Training Task Force.

Marje Albohm receives NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award.

Rick Shaw (7th President).

IATA has 441 members (302 certified).

1996

IATA hosts first Summer Meeting and Clinical Symposium at Brown County Inn.

IUPUI wins the first IATA College Quiz Bowl.

Steve Risinger and John Schrader inducted into the IATA Hall of Fame.

IATA has 441 members (302 certified).

1997

IATA establishes the IATA Board of Associates.

Sue Moore develops a PowerPoint presentation on the importance of Athletic Training.

First research grants made available.

Dennis Miller inducted into the IATA Hall of Fame.

IATA has 491 members (348 certified).

1998

State Licensure Bill (HB 1221) signed into law by Governor Frank O’Bannon.

Language changes from Certified to Licensed Athletic Trainer.

IATA collaborates on Sports Medicine Handbook publication.

IATA hosts first IATA Night at Victory Field.

Sherman Izsak, Jack Mansfield, and Jim Routhier inducted.

Walter “Kip” Smith (8th President).

1999

Political Action Committee (PAC) established.

Kent Evans appointed chair.

Mel Blickenstaff passes away.

Marje Albohm receives NATA Tim Kerin Award.

KWK registered as IATA’s lobbyist group.

Ralph Reiff and Robert J. Shriner, Jr. inducted.

IATA has 560 members (401 certified).

2000

SB 401 passes updating scope of practice.

Sue Finkam becomes chair of NATA Clinical Industrial Committee.

NATA launches National Athletic Training Month.

Walter “Kip” Smith, Marion Vruggink, and Jay Bradley inducted.

Katie Grove (9th President).

IATA has 611 members (445 certified).

2001

First electronic newsletter “ENews” sent.

March proclaimed National Athletic Training Month.

John Coddington and John Whitmer inducted.

IATA has 626 members (451 certified).

2002

First online registration offered.

Rick Shaw inducted.

Joe Harvey (10th President).

IATA has 905 members (647 certified).

2003

IATA hosts GLATA Winter Meeting in Evansville.

Catherine Grove inducted.

IATA has 910 members (666 certified).

2004

History & Archives Committee publishes supplementary history materials.

Joe Harvey inducted.

Ned Shannon (11th President).

IATA has 938 members (690 certified).

2005

IATA hosts NATA National Meeting in Indianapolis.

Kathy Taylor Remsburg inducted.

IATA has 997 members (825 certified).

2006

Groundwork for HEA 1467 begins.

Paul Plummer (12th President).

IATA has 1004 members (819 certified).

2007

Edward “Hunter” Smith and Larry Leverenz inducted.

IATA has 992 members (805 certified).

2008

The Corydon Group registered as lobbyist group.

Scholarships awarded.

Angie Miller inducted.

Craig Voll (13th President).

IATA has 997 members (797 certified).

2009

IATA hosts GLATA Winter Meeting in Fort Wayne.

Legislative task force formed.

Thomas Weidner and Mark Lahr inducted.

IATA has 1030 members (785 certified).

2010

IATA archives history collection.

Decision made to pursue HEA 1467.

Barbara Hallett Caton and Bernie Stento inducted.

John Locke (14th President).

IATA has 1055 members (805 certified).

2011

HEA 1467 signed into law.

Linda Kaminskis and Ned Shannon inducted.

IATA has 1112 members (820 certified).

2012

Indiana Concussion Law education developed.

Young Professionals Committee formed.

Diversity Award created.

Connie Pumpelly and Kathy Malone Sparks inducted.

Scott Lawrance (15th President).

IATA has 1250 members (881 certified).

2013

IATA hosts Indiana Pacers Night.

CISM team formed.

NATA reimbursement pilot participation.

Tony Cox and Paul Plummer inducted.

IATA has 1377 members (952 certified).

2014

HEA 1290 signed into law.

History of IATA book published.

John Doherty, Clark Simpson, and Craig Voll inducted.

Brad Gerig (16th President).

IATA has 1542 members.

2015

Scott Lawrance and John Locke inducted.

IATA has 1494 members.

2016

Kathy Levandoski inducted.

Bruce Willard (17th President).

IATA has 1570 members.

2017

Rebecca Clifton and Neal Hazen inducted.

IATA has 1574 members.

2018

Linda “Dee” Mahoney and Adam Thompson inducted.

Tim Drudge (18th President).

IATA has 1486 members.

2019

Kent W. Evans and Christine A. Lauber inducted.

IATA has 1108 members.

2020

Robert E. Black, Janet M. Clifton-Gaw, and Jim Miller inducted.

Justin Miller (19th President).

COVID-19 pandemic impacts operations.

IATA has 1313 members.

2021

Jennifer Popp and Alice Wilcoxson inducted.

IATA has 1249 members.

2022

Mark Leto and Jeffrey K. Clevenger inducted.

Adam Thompson (20th President).

IATA has 1216 members.

2023

HEA 1647 signed into law modernizing scope of practice.

Jeffrey Fransiosi inducted.

IATA hosts NATA National Meeting in Indianapolis.

IATA has 1194 members.

2024

IATA celebrates 40th Anniversary.

Front-page article highlights Harry Clark.

First all-female executive leadership team elected.

Rebecca Clifton (21st President).

Jenny Deranek (President Elect).

Kristin Cardin (Secretary).

Tiffany Franklin (Treasurer).