The Source

In this episode, we sit down with Becky Scales to explore the impact of secondary school ATSA programs—why they matter, how they’re built, and how they help shape future athletic trainers. Tune in to hear how early engagement can spark long-term passion for the profession.

To end National Athletic Training Month, we sit down with Rob Dicks, president of the Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association, for a real conversation on leadership, advocacy, and the future of athletic training. From giving back to the profession to navigating its current challenges, Rob shares insight on what it takes to continuously move the profession forward and how we can mentor each other to...

It’s National Athletic Training Month, and we’re celebrating this year’s theme, “The Care You Can Count On,” with a special Then vs. Now conversation. Host Mikayla Talak (6 years in the profession) sits down with Jay Pearson (32 years) and Hailey Hovda (2 years) to explore how athletic training has evolved — from education and certification to work–life balance, media visibility, and the transitio...

We’re back with Part 2 of our Transition to Practice conversation with Doug Wardy, diving deeper into the real questions new athletic trainers are asking as they enter the profession. This episode unpacks how to prepare for outreach/PRN work, navigate tough conversations with parents, and how social media can serve as a valuable tool for athletic trainers. Doug and Mikayla break down how to make s...

We’re kicking off our Transition to Practice series with Doug Wardy, highlighting what new athletic training graduates face as they enter the profession. In this episode, we talk about what employers are looking for, the value of strong communication skills, the importance of staying curious throughout your career, and why feeling nervous at the start is completely normal. Doug and Mikayla share p...

In this episode of The Source, Mikayla Talak speaks with Cassidy Windsor, Program Director of the Orthopedic Residency, and Amanda Hambrick, Program Director of the upcoming Performance Enhancement Residency at Source Sports Medicine, about how athletic training residencies are evolving beyond traditional academic models. Together, they break down what a residency really is, why Source built one i...

In our very first episode, Mikayla Talak welcomes Megan Roach, GATA Vice President and Education Department Supervisor at Source Sports Medicine, to discuss service, leadership, and what it means to show up for others in the athletic training profession.