Athletic Training Chat

Jennifer Rheeling shares how she got into AT and what has kept her so passionate about it. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks

We aren’t talking AT textbooks or anything directly related, but yes, reading is what we are focused on. Zach is an avid reader and is constantly looking for books that stretch his thinking and figuring out how to apply into his AT practice and daily interactions. We discuss some of the books that have had a significant impact on Zach and how he approaches his role in the university setting. If yo...

Host, Greg Winkelman, shares what he was looking forward to as he became an AT. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks

Joe Kanefsky has done quite a bit in his career. Worked in the collegiate setting, taught, and now selling to all variety of athletic trainers across the country and the world. In this unique episode we got to travel down to Mueller Sports Medicine and tour part of it we never have been too before. We also had his great conversation with Joe on how he has transitioned from working as an AT to now...

John Cayer, President of Mueller Sports Medicine, shares what working with ATs means to him. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks

If you are struggling with anything around suicide or know anyone that is, please use the Nation Suicide Hotline at 1.800.273.8255 Dr. Mark Cole gave the talk ‘Embracing the Awkward’ at the 2022 Wisconsin Athletic Trainers Association annual meeting and during it highlighted so many great points that we had to ask him to come on and talk about the idea and what it all means for athletic trainers....

Cody Tesch shares what it means to be an AT working with firefighters. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks

Rich is a young professional that has been busy in his career so far. Different roles and responsibilities at work but at the same time finding time for professional AT service. In this episode we talk with Rich about what drew him to service in the AT profession and what lessons he has learned so far. Rich has done quite a bit up to this point in regards to service and we discuss how that has tra...

#ATChatAsks: What does being an athletic trainer mean to you? Joanne shares the impact and importance of the SSAT. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks

Dr. Volberding shares her perspective on what being AT means to her, including patient care, and balance in the AT’s life. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks

In this part II with Aaron, Mercedes and Aaron talk about the start of his career and all the things that it entails. Thy have a great conversation on the resources that are and might be available to young professionals and how it can vary from situation to situation. They also discuss ideas for assisting young professionals make the transition in their career and help them achieve longevity in th...

In this two part episode, Aaron Jackson talks with host Mercedes Himmons on the importance of mental health in our patients and the ATs role. This topic can’t be talked about enough and Aaron brings a lot of great insight and talks about the research he has been doing and how he applies best practices to working with his patients. Aaron provides so much insight into mental health and the ATs role....

Lori Uretsky has done a lot in her career and picked up so many invaluable skills along the way. Currently Lori works in the military setting and she couldn’t be happier doing it. In this episode that is what we talk about. Lori outlines the demands that are placed on the military members she works with and how it influences her care approach to each individual. She highlights how important it is...

In this episode we talk to Caleb Lott and Jared Maisel who athletic trainers who have worked (and continue to) in secondary settings in Asia. In this episode we talk about their experiences and how things are similar and also very different from the setting we are used to in the United States. Caleb has been working in Asia for 8 years and has been raising a family in Asia and talks about the grea...

Kyle shares how important ATs can be to healthcare and the young adult.

Ryan Stevens shares what being an athletic trainer means to him and those that are on his team.

Rory is an athletic trainer that currently works in the secondary setting at a Texas high school. Rory has done quite a bit in his career this far and that is what we talk about in this episode. Rory’s goal was to work with elite and professional soccer and so he set out on a path to get there. He shares his story about how he helped create opportunities for himself to reach that goal. He highligh...

Chelsea Lowe is an athletic trainer that has hit every goal she has set out for herself during her career. She is ambitious, caring and will do anything she can to help the patients she serves. All of these are admirable qualities and important in being an athletic trainer. But what happens when it becomes too much and that starts to impact your ability to take care of yourself and ultimately thos...

The hosts of ATChat celebrate episode 100. We have a discussion about what the last 100 episodes have meant to us and what we’ve learned since we started. We also discuss what we hope the next 100 episodes (yes, committing to that many) will bring to not only us but also the profession. We want to especially THANK all of the wonderful guests that have taken to the time to be on the show and also t...

Allison is an athletic trainer that has taken a unique career path in her professional life. She followed a “traditional” path with clinical experiences and getting her masters degree but then unique opportunities came up and she took advantage. Allison moved out of AT and started working for different medical related companies doing a variety of different roles but the entire time building a skil...

Dr. Brian Regan is a chiropractor and athletic trainer that has had an interesting journey in his career to this point. Brian started out his career in athletic training and helped build quite a sports medicine and performance program. After a few years in this role Brian got the itch to continue to build his skillset and become a different kind of clinician. Enter chiropractic school. After compl...

Dr. Christy Eason is the Director of the innovATe project at the Korey Stringer Institute. In this episode we go deep into what that innovATe project is all about, how it came to be, what’s been done so far, and plans for the future. This project is unique and has been so impactful to this point and there is more coming. Dr. Eason reviews how it came to be and how the program is ensuring not only...

Justin Ullom is an AT that has been working at various levels of football. He has been at the highest level with time in the NFL as well as working with high school athletes. Greg interviews Justin and they discuss their time together in the NFL with the Denver Broncos and what they both learned. Justin also highlights the importance of having career goals and strategically finding opportunities t...

Mike was a previous guest on ATChat in our roundtable Discussion on Race in Athletic Training (Ep. 47). In that episode Mike mentioned his company Festive Fitness and we’ve been trying to line up an interview since. We finally did and some things have changed with Mike and Festive Fitness. Mike is now working full-time in an orthopedic clinic while running Festive Fitness on the side. Mike talks a...

Brian Stamm is a MBA with now a MPH degree. He is also the husband to Dr. Julie Stamm (Ep. 75: The Brain on Youth Sports) who is an athletic trainer and researcher. Brian has a unique perspective on athletic training, not only because he is married to one but he has worked with the profession from the business side. Brian has experience in the insurance industry and worked from that side of the de...