Nick Pappas. known for his legislative efforts, crafted the language for the Tennessee Practice Act and the creation of the state’s Board of Athletic Trainers. He served as the charter president of The Georgia state association and president of Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society. (2002-2005)
He was instrumental in the formation of the Arena Football League Physicians and Athletic Trainers Association and has been involved as a volunteer and leader for many professional organizations and causes. Pappas works for the Florida State Athletics and teaches in the athletic training curriculum. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2012.