Challenge of the Week
Stick to the Plan
What to do when issues with rehab compliance threaten an injured athlete’s return to competition… more »
Paging Dr. Google
When athletes use an Internet search to diagnose their own injuries, it’s easy to become frustrated. But NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee Chair Larry Cooper says approach these situations as teachable moments… more »
Juggling Act
Are you an athletic trainer here, there, and everywhere? Here are some tips on managing more than one position… more »
Open for Business
Your athletic training room can’t be open 24/7, but how do you establish appropriate hours of operation? NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee Chair Larry Cooper has had success setting a schedule and sticking to it… more »
Pet Peeves
Broken ice machines, trash on the sidelines, and dirty coolers — Medfield (Mass.) High School Head Athletic Trainer Maria Hutsick delves into some of the daily bumps in the road for athletic trainers… more »
What Are Your Pet Peeves?
That’s what NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee Chair Larry Cooper asked more than 90 athletic trainers across the country. Here are their top 50 responses… more »
Doctor on Board
NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee Chair Larry Cooper says establishing a relationship with your team physician is the “single most important investment you can make for your professional development.” Here are his tips on how to do it… more »
Maximizing Meetings: Part 2
Between athletes, coaches, and administrators, athletic trainers must attend a lot of meetings. Here’s how you can make the most out of each one… more »
