Ray Castle

AT Pit Crew Podcast

Health EN ↓ 17 episodes

Hosted by Ray Castle, an athletic trainer and EMT with 30+ years of experience, The AT Pit Crew Podcast covers sports emergency care topics with expert guests, including athletic trainers, physicians, EMS, and athletes. The show focuses on the "Pitcrew" approach to emergency care—a team-based, coordinated response to on-field emergencies. Each episode explores hot topics, real-world experiences, and best practices to improve emergency response in sports settings. Tune in for expert insights and practical tips to elevate your care.

Author

Ray Castle

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.actionmed.co

Latest episode

Dec 1, 2025

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Episodes

Sideline Life‑Savers: Essential Sports Emergency Equipment 01.12.2025

Episode Description Sports emergencies don’t give second chances. In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast , host Ryan Hart talks with Dr. Ray Castle (CEO of Action Medco and co‑author of the July 2024 Journal of EMS paper Best Practices for Emergency Action Planning and Implementation in Athletic Settings ) about contemporary emergency care equipment and supplies . They explore how the right to...

Why Most Race Medical Plans Fail (And How to Build One That Actually Works) 17.11.2025

Endurance races don’t just test runners — they test your entire medical operations plan . In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast , Dr. Ray Castle talks with Russell Sadberry , an athletic trainer with 32 years of experience at Katy Independent High School in Texas, about how to build scalable, reality-tested medical coverage for endurance and ultra-endurance events. Russell brings a rare 360°...

Measuring Systolic BP by Palpation: Your Sideline Game-Changer for Loud Environments 27.10.2025

Title: Measuring Systolic BP by Palpation: Your Sideline Game-Changer for Loud Environments Description: Chaotic sidelines and roaring crowds can make traditional auscultation impossible. In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ryan Hart sits down with Dr. Ray Castle (CEO, Action Medicine Consultants) to teach athletic trainers and sports medicine pros how to accurately measure systolic b...

Introducing Ryan Hart: New Co‑Host & Pit Crew Teammate 20.10.2025

Episode Description In this special episode, Ray Castle welcomes Ryan Hart to the AT Pit Crew Podcast. Ryan recently joined Action Medicine Consultants as the Sports Medicine Event Manager and will be sharing hosting duties on future episodes. Learn about his journey from Louisiana to Colorado and back, his experience in clinical, surgical and industrial athletic training settings, and his passion...

School Nurses and EAPs - partners in sports emergency care 28.07.2025

Recorded live at the Arkansas Secondary School Interprofessional Sports Emergency Care Course, or "Arkansas ISEC", July 7, 2025, at Cabot High School with guest Cheria McDonald – State School Nurse Consultant, Arkansas Department of Education. Episode Summary Host Dr. Ray Castle, ATC, NREMT, is joined by Cheria McDonald, the State School Nurse Consultant for the Arkansas Division of Elementary and...

From Sideline to ER: How Interprofessional Teams Improve Sports Emergency Care with Dr. Chuck Mason 23.07.2025

Recorded live at the Arkansas Secondary School Interprofessional Sports Emergency Care Course, or "Arkansas ISEC", July 7, 2025, at Cabot High School with guest Dr. Chuck Mason - Medical Director, Metro EMS (Little Rock AR) and emergency medicine physican at Cabot Emergency Hospital. Episode Summary Host Dr. Ray Castle, ATC, NREMT, is joined by Dr. Chuck Mason—Emergency Room Physician at Cabot Eme...

Bridging the Gap: Interprofessional Sports Emergency Care in Arkansas 21.07.2025

(Recorded live at the Arkansas Secondary School Interprofessional Sports Emergency Care Course, or "Arkansas ISEC", July 7, 2025, at Cabot High School with guest Jason Cates, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer, Cabot Public Schools) Episode Summary In this special on-location episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Dr. Ray Castle, ATC, NREMT—CEO of Action Medicine Consultants—is joined by Jason Cates, AT...

Advice Line with Ray Castle ATC, NREMT 28.02.2025

CEU Credit Available Earn CEU credit for this course and explore 58+ Sports Emergency Care Courses at https://courses.ceunleashed.com/  – an annual subscription is just $4.99/year! Episode Summary In this special edition of the AT Pit Crew Podcast , host Dr. Ray Castle, ATC, NREMT —CEO of Action Medicine Consultants —launches the new Advice Line series . After gathering pressing questions from ath...

Performing Emergency Care "Art": From Circus to BMX with Trish Bare-Grounds ATC 12.02.2025

CEU Credit Available Earn CEU credit for this course and explore 58+ Sports Emergency Care Courses at https://courses.ceunleashed.com/  – an annual subscription is just $4.99/year! Episode Summary In this high-energy episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast , host Ray Castle welcomes Trish Bare Grounds , a leading expert in performing arts and action sports emergency care . Trish has spent decades pione...

Mastering Lacrosse EAPs: Emergency Care Insights from USA Lacrosse’s Kellie Loehr ATC 06.02.2025

CEU Credit Available Visit https://courses.ceunleashed.com/  to earn CEU credit for this course and access 50+ Sports Emergency Care Courses. Annual subscription for all courses is just $4.99/year! Episode Summary: In this high-impact episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ray Castle welcomes Kellie Loehr, ATC , head athletic trainer at USA Lacrosse. Kellie is a seasoned expert in sports emergen...

Improving SCA Outcomes With The "WISE 5": Expert Insights From Dr. James Kyle MD, FASCM, FAAFP 29.01.2025

**CEU Credit Available** Visit  https://courses.ceunleashed.com/  to earn CEU credit for this course PLUS 55+ Sports Emergency Care Courses. Annual subscription $4.99/year for ALL courses! Episode Summary: In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, Dr. Jim Kyle discusses the WISE 5 initiative, which focuses on improving emergency response protocols for young athletes experiencing sudden cardiac a...

CPR and AED in Schools: Insights from Mike Hopper, ATC 22.01.2025

**CEU Credit Available** Visit https://courses.ceunleashed.com/  to earn CEU credit for this course PLUS 50+ Sports Emergency Care Courses. Annual subscription $4.99/year for ALL courses! Episode Summary: In this impactful episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast , host Ray Castle welcomes Mike Hopper, head athletic trainer at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, Texas. Mike is a seasoned athletic traine...

2024 Rearview Mirror and Fueling Up For 2025: Year in Review with Ray Castle and Ronnie Harper 31.12.2024

SUMMARY   In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, Ray Castle and Ronnie Harper reflect on their journey through 2024, discussing their wins, challenges, and future plans. They emphasize the importance of community in sports emergency care, the evolution of their EventMedical360 service, and the launch of their online course platform, CEUnleashed, to the AT Pit Crew Podcast and the Pit Crew Spo...

Emergency Preparedness for High School Sports: Dr. Ronnie Harper ATC, NREMT Explains 19.11.2024

Episode Summary: In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, Ray Castle sits down with Dr. Ronnie Harper, EdD, ATC, NREMT, to explore the critical elements of emergency medicine in high school sports. With years of experience in trauma management and emergency response, Dr. Harper discusses the importance of emergency action plans, routine training drills, and effective communication in ensuring a...

Two Hats, One Mission: Emergency Care with Caitlin Place, ATC, NREMT 12.11.2024

**CEU Credit Available**  Visit www. CEUnleashed.com  to earn CEU credit for this course PLUS 50+ Sports Emergency Care Courses. Annual subscription $4.99/year for ALL courses! Episode Summary: In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, Ray Castle sits down with Caitlin Place, a dual-credentialed athletic trainer and EMT, to discuss her unique approach to emergency care in athletic settings. Cait...

Preventing Exertional Heat Illnesses in Sports: Expert Insights from Dr. Rod Walters, DA, ATC 05.11.2024

**CEU Credit Available**  Visit www. CEUnleashed.com  to earn CEU credit for this course PLUS 50+ Sports Emergency Care Courses. Annual subscription $4.99/year for ALL courses! Episode Summary: In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ray Castle interviews Dr. Rod Walters, an expert in sports medicine and athletic training, to explore the crucial topic of preventing exertional heat illness...

Introduction to the AT Pit Crew Podcast 28.10.2024

In the inaugural episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ray Castle introduces the podcast's mission to enhance emergency care strategies within the sports medicine community. With over three decades of experience, Ray shares his journey from an athletic training student to a seasoned professional, emphasizing the importance of continual skill practice and communication in emergency situations. T...

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