athletic training

Utilizing Crossover Sports in Athletic Training

Sports specialization for young athletes has become a controversial topic. Should young athletes devote all of their practice and game time to just one sport? There are some aspects of sports specialization that young athletes,... more »

Virtual rehab presenting different challenges for strength training

Learning how to train an athlete during a pandemic isn’t exactly part of the process of becoming a strength and conditioning coach. Though that could change given what’s gone on in the United States since... more »

Tips to better cycling techniques

With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting the access to gyms and fitness centers and adjoining fitness equipment, many athletes from youth to recreational to professional, have turned to cycling as an easy and effective mean to... more »

3 female athletic trainers make history at Super Bowl LIV

While Super Bowl LIV occurs during the NFL’s 100th anniversary, three female athletic trainers (ATs) will provide medical care for the first time… more »

Infection Risk Reduction Program reduces bacteria in AT rooms by 95%

A study found that an Infection Risk Reduction Program implemented in athletic training rooms reduced the overall amount of bacteria present by 95%.. more »

Lasting Impressions: Mentoring your fellow athletic trainer

An unwritten part of an AT’s job description, mentoring has a long tradition in the profession. Here’s how to provide the right guidance… more »

Remembering to say ‘thanks’

As you read this blog, I am sure that there is someone who helped you to get you where you are today. Remember to say thanks. .. more »

5 steps to a rewarding career in athletic training

The athletic training career has been, for me, extremely rewarding. It’s an industry full of triumph and the pangs of defeat, but it’s very rewarding… more »