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Dan Newman has been a difference-maker in athletic training for more than 20 years
After more than 20 years as an athletic trainer, what matters most to Dan Newman is being a servant leader. “I love helping people. I like being there [for others],” Newman said. “I like being... more »
Heather Arabitg’s love for the profession shines through her commitment
Since high school, Heather Arabitg knew she wanted to be a physical therapist. An avid soccer player at an all-girls high school, she was introduced to the idea of athletic training by her soccer coach. ... more »
Inside the Philadelphia Eagles Sports Performance Team
It takes a team effort to make it to the NFL's pinnacle. The Philadelphia Eagles know this more than most. But that team effort extends beyond the gridiron to the team's support staff — like... more »
Athletic Trainers Play Pivotal Role in Cavaliers Success
Athletic trainers often get overlooked when thinking of the hierarchy of who's responsible for a team's success. But that doesn't mean they don't play a pivotal role in helping athletes achieve their dreams. Quite the... more »
Two College ATCs Working with USMNT at World Cup
Two collegiate athletic trainers are helping the U.S. Men's National Team on its quest for a World Cup in Qatar this fall. Both Ron Shinault and Harris Patel are University of Georgia graduates who worked... more »
Michael Chesterfield — Running Towards the Problem
Michael Chesterfield was on a boat during his honeymoon when a woman in attendance collapsed from a seizure. “What do you do? You run to it. That’s what I did. It was the way I... more »
April Johnson — Making A Difference At Every Stop
As an athletic trainer, April Johnson has been all over the country, but she feels most at home when helping others be healthy and safe. “My philosophy has always been to find a place that... more »
The Foundation for the Future Begins in the Weight Room
Winning starts in the weight room. We’ve all heard that from the mouth of a sports coach at one time or another. And, sure, there’s truth to that on the field. But once the clock... more »
