The PATS Podcast

‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Rebecca Stearns, PhD, ATC and COO of the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) within the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Stearns specializes in preventing sudden death in sport and dives deep into prevention, recognition and treatment of heat related illness. This show is perfect as we gear up for preseason fa...

Episode 20 Sports Performance with John O'Neil   ‼️New Podcast Alert‼️   On today’s episode, we are joined by John O’Neil, CSCS, and the Director of Performance at Cressey Sports Performance in Massachusetts. @cspmass specializes in baseball athlete development and has a strong history of producing elite and healthy pitchers. John gives us a peak into the high performance world and shares his expe...

‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we have Athletic Trainer and Assistant Professor at West Chester University, Lindsey Keenan, PhD, LAT, ATC. Dr. Keenan has focused her career on helping athletes and other ATs understand the importance of mental health. This show is packed with useful information and resources to help you better talk about and help treat athletes struggling with mental hea...

‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we have Matthew Shade, M.Ed. and Financial Representative from the Independence Planning group in Philadelphia. But Matthew didn’t start his career in finance...he started it on the sidelines as an athletic trainer. Now he had dedicated his time to provide financial resources and education to athletic trainers and other healthcare workers. In this episode...

‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we are joined by the Chair of the PATS Governmental Affairs Committee, Tanya Miller, MS, LAT, ATC. If you are a young professional or you are not well versed in the Pennsylvania Practice Act, you won’t want to miss this show. Tanya dives into so much valuable information that is critical for ATs to know and understand.  In this episode we discuss: 🔹How Ta...

‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we have a mash up of guests from across the state who have had to drastically pivot from their traditional role in light of the pandemic. We are joined by Janelle Nolt, MS, LAT, ATC, Dr. Jason Scibek, PhD, LAT, ATC and athletic training student Christine Abdel to highlight the adaptability of athletic trainers and their essential role in healthcare.  In th...

‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Anthony P. Kontos, PhD and Dr. Michael (Micky) Collins, PhD to discuss the concussion protocols they are using and researching at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.  In this episode: 🔹Pathophysiology of a concussion. 🔹The 6 types of concussion. 🔹Targeted treatment. 🔹Assessment. 🔹VOMS. 🔹Early exertion and exercise. 🔹Ret...

‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Jeanne Doperak, DO to tackle everything COVID-19. Dr. Doperak is a primary care sports medicine physician with UPMC and she played a pivotal role in developing the UPMC Sports Medicine Playbook which provides guidelines for return to sports during the pandemic. This show does not disappoint. We had questions and Dr. Doper...

‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Zachary Winkelmann, PhD, SCAT, ATC to dive into the topic of Telehealth. This is a super informative show and we cover everything you need to know to start treating patients virtually. In this episode we discuss: 🔹How a long commute to the doctor’s office sparked an interest in telehealth.  🔹Best practices to legally and safely pract...

‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ Welcome back PATS Podcast fans. On today’s episode, the PATS Diversity and Inclusivity Committee joins us for round 2 to discuss Inclusivity within Athletic Training. Plus, Em Munson joins us as a special guest to discuss their research and experience. This is a truly impactful show that you don’t want to miss. In this episode we discuss: 🔹Terminology surrounding inclusivity...

‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ Welcome back PATS Podcast fans. Today marks the start of Season 2! In the opening episodes, we talked with athletic trainers from across the state to showcase where the profession came from and where it can go. Now we want to tackle different topics that we as athletic trainers face everyday. On today’s episode, the PATS Diversity and Inclusivity Committee joins us to discuss...

⚡️ New Podcast Alert ⚡️ . On today’s episode, Richard Bertie MS, LAT, ATC, PES, joins us to discuss his career working D1 Athletics, his experience traveling with athletics, utilizing his PES background, and more. Stick around to the Lightning Round for another great explanation of what it means to be an Athletic Trainer! . This is another great episode so click the link and have a listen! . In...

⚡️ New Podcast Alert ⚡️ . On today’s episode, Brandon Mazza, LAT, ATC, PES, joins us to discuss his career working for UPMC and the Pittsburgh Penguins. With Brandon’s split role, we get a detailed look at both ends of the AT spectrum and discuss how professional and high school athletes are the same but very different. Brandon also gives us the run down on what sports currently look like in Pit...

New Podcast . Get to know Joe Iezzi with Adam and Phil!

⚡️⚡️New Podcast ⚡️⚡️ . Get to know your PATS Podcast Hosts! In today’s episode, Phil and Adam sit down with well...Phil and Adam. . Topics discussed: ✅ Backgrounds and why Athletic Training. ✅ Current roles and side hustles. ✅ Coolest experiences. ✅ Inter-professional collaboration. ✅ And much more... . If you haven’t already, follow and subscribe! . And, comment below with any topics or...

On today’s episode, Nicole Cattano, PhD, LAT, ATC, Athletic Trainer and Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Medicine at West Chester University, joins us to discuss her career path. This is an awesome episode that you don’t want to miss. We discuss why Nicole feels her dual role as both professor and clinical preceptor blend so well and her experience combining EBP and patient centered...

**New Podcast Alert** On today’s episode, Kathryn Barr, DPT, ATC, EMT-B, CMTPT, Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer at Allegheny Health Network Sports Performance and Physical Therapy, joins us to discuss her career as a dual credentialed ATC / PT. This is a great episode that you don’t want to miss. We discuss everything from Pain Science to how Kathryn built an AT business as an Independent...

On today’s Episode, Paula Sammarone Turocy, EdD, LAT, ATC, Director of the Pre-Medical and Health Professions Programs at @Duquesne University, joins us to discuss her career that has earned her numerous awards not to mention being in the @NATA Hall of Fame. Dr. Turocy talks to us about the early struggles of the female athletic trainer trying to earn her spot at the table in a predominantly male...

In today’s Episode, absolute LEGEND Larry Cooper sits down with us to talk about his career as an Athletic Trainer in the Secondary School setting. Coop is a PATS Hall of Famer and will soon be inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame. This episode runs a little bit longer than our typical show but it is chalk full of great advice and we dive into everything from volunteerism to building relationships!...

Ever wonder what it is like to work as an #AthleticTrainer at an inner-city high school? In Episode #2 of the @goPATSat Podcast, Adam Richmond and Philip Hensler sit down with Jess Falvo to talk about the evolution of her career and jump into some specifics regarding the structure of her current position at UPMC Sports Medicine and The Pittsburgh Public Schools. Topics Discussed: • Facility Locati...

In this episode Adam and Philip sit down with Nate Nester from Dickinson College and talk about his career as an Athletic Trainer PATS Technology Committee: technologypats@gmail.com PATS: w: www.gopats.org fb: @gopatsAT ig: @gopatsat tw: @gopatsAT Nate Nester: ig: @nesternate tw: @Nnes2126