Working with Coaches
Q&A with Reggie Scott, Rams’ VP of Sports Medicine & Performance
Reggie Scott is a name that is frequently said aloud within the walls of the Los Angeles Rams facilities, particularly over the two years. From injury recovery to strength and conditioning program implementation to COVID-19... more »
Load Management: How ATCs Juggle Large Student Bodies
Imagine walking into your office on a Tuesday, in the middle of a nice spring day, and seeing a long line of teenagers waiting for you. All of them are in pain, some greater than... more »
5 Tips to Freeze Heat-Related Illnesses
Two decades after the tragic training camp death of Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl offensive lineman Korey Stringer, prevailing attitudes toward heat illness have shifted dramatically. But even 11 years after the Korey Stringer Institute was... more »
4 Ways The AD/ATC Relationship Helps Bolster the Health of Student-Athletes
The role of certified athletic trainers (ATC) in high schools has steadily evolved. An awareness of legal liabilities for schools, the inherent risks of sport-participation, and a growing body of knowledge on student-athlete safety has... more »
Wading Through Dryland Workouts for College Swimmers
Swimmers, whether at the collegiate or high school level, simply cannot train 100 percent of the time in the pool. Out-of-pool training, or dryland workouts, is an essential part of the strength and conditioning program... more »
Survey: NCAA Coaches Satisfied with Athletic Trainers
A recent sports survey found NCAA head coaches at all three levels are satisfied with their athletic trainers and the services provided as well as sharing a mutual respect. The study, titled "NCAA Head Coach... more »
Playground Tussles
Athletic trainer David Csillan has always pictured his athletic department as a playground. And, just like on a playground, everyone needs to find a way to get along… more »
Building a Bond
Your relationship with coaches can — and many say, should — be about more than just giving them injury updates. Ithaca College Head Athletic Trainer Mike Matheny gives some tips on how to make a connection with them… more »
