As the youth football season winds down, athletic trainers often see a shift in the types and frequency of injuries presenting on the field. By this point in the year, players’ bodies have endured weeks of contact, repetitive stress, and the cumulative toll of practices and games. For athletic trainers,…

The 2025 Athletic Training Compensation Survey is your chance to shape the future of the athletic training profession.

When most people prepare for an interview, they focus on how they will answer questions. But here is the thing: your questions matter just as much as your answers. Asking thoughtful, well-timed questions shows you are engaged, curious, and serious about finding the right fit. It tells the employer you…

You’ve heard about it, and maybe even started experimenting–but how does foam rolling improve your mobility and reduce soreness? Foam rolling, or self-myofascial release, works on a physiological level by targeting the connective tissues and muscles to improve mobility, reduce tension, and alleviate soreness.  1. Myofascial Release The fascia is…

So, remember Vision 2030?  It was a massive document that discussed a bunch of problems and made a ton of promises about how we are going to help fix them. Well–Here is the first promise kept! The 2024 Athletic Trainer Compensation Survey White Paper is here!  So…

What is an Athletic Trainer’s Role Post-Game? The game’s over, but an athletic trainer’s work is just beginning. Post-game recovery and rehabilitation are crucial to keeping your child healthy and ready for the next game. So, what is an athletic trainer’s scope of practice post-game? Athletic trainers help…

Why is Football Practice at 6am or 7pm? If you’ve ever asked, “Why are we practicing before the sun’s even up? Or Why are we practicing so late?”—the answer is simple: safety. More specifically, heat safety. Early morning practices or practices later in the evening are one of the…

As a parent or coach, you want to see young athletes perform their best on the field while staying safe and healthy. One way to support both is by understanding dynamic warm-up exercises for young football players and how to properly execute them up before every game or practice. Dynamic…

You might be thinking, “Is this serious? Should I take my son/daughter/player/athlete to the doctor? Do they need an x-ray?” In essence, is it sore or injured? Let’s jump in and talk about muscle soreness vs muscle tears . . . Muscle soreness feels dull, achy, and usually shows up…

Philadelphia, PA–February 24, 2025. The Association for Athletic Training Education (AATE) is partnering with Go4 to assist with the recruitment of students starting at the high school level to seek higher education in athletic training. Go4 will help get information about the profession and individual athletic training programs out to high…

Athletic trainers play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of their patients, and one critical aspect of this responsibility is the maintenance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Regular maintenance of AEDs is essential to ensure they are ready for immediate use in case of sudden cardiac emergencies.

The pre-event medical meeting is an essential component of ensuring safety and preparedness for any athletic event. This gathering, often referred to as a medical time-out, involves key stakeholders such as healthcare professionals, coaches, administrators, and emergency responders, and is designed to review and reinforce the emergency action plan (EAP)…