Healthcare Huddle With Katie The ATC

Meet one of my high school besties - J Sharpe! He will be representing the strength and conditioning side of the sports medicine team!

This episode highlights the role of a mental performance coach within the sports medicine team, discussing how mental training complements rehab, performance, and overall athlete care.

I decided to answer the questions I have been asking other professions with the POV of an AT in the high school setting.

Two professions, one goal, and one person. On this episode of Healthcare Huddle, listen to what an AT/PT has to say on collaboration, rehab, and why working together makes all the difference.

A short episode but one I'm really passionate about - the UCLA athletic trainer. I wanted to highlight the challenges faced by female athletic trainers, the impact of online harassment, and the response of the NATA to it all. And really give credit to the professionalism and resilience of a specific athletic trainer in the face of adversity.

Including EMS in the sports medicine team was non-negotiable for me, and Carson Root was the perfect person to help tell that story. As a flight nurse who has served in numerous first responder and EMS roles, Carson brings real-world experience and insight into emergency care both on and off the field. This episode highlights the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork, respect across roles, and...

Welcome to Healthcare Huddle where I am trying to solve the biggest problem I see in the sports medicine team - understanding the role other professions play and the value they bring.