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New at Go4
Want to know what is new at Go4? We’ll keep a running list of new features and releases, pinned to the top of our blog. We’ll stay transparent, and you get access to the only nationwide marketplace for hiring athletic trainers. October 15, 2024 Job Poster Experience 48 Hours to…
10 Non-Emergency Things to Ask an Athletic Trainer at Tournaments
When hiring an Athletic Trainer, you are hiring their entire skillset. Parents, players, coaches and even grandma should feel encouraged to speak with athletic trainers when they have questions–simply put, athletic trainers are not just there to tape ankles and save lives. Thats why we assembled this list of…
Class Outside: Food Insecurity
Class Outside covers lessons, projects and topics that go outside the normal AT classroom and textbook fare. Going deep on Food Insecurity in Class Food insecurity matters to educators and athletic trainers alike. Nationally 23% of undergraduates, and 12% of graduate students face food insecurity, so it is likely that…
Scary Sounds!
These are the scariest sounds you’ve heard a human body make! The sounds that you’ll never un-hear. Read them if you dare! C-L-U-N-K!Meniscal tear Pop!Was doing anterior drawer test on knee and tore the ACL the rest of the way doing it. Snap!Tib fib fracture you could hear from…
Bad News / Good Advice
by Susan Taah, MEng, GSP, LAT, ATC While there are many benefits to having having an athletic trainer on staff—injury management, illness prevention, emotional support, administrative insight, etc—, the key motivator is the reasonable risk of significant injury, illness, or fatality to occur. So, then why do ATs often face…
Scariest Sound You’ve Heard A Human Body Make!
ACLs tearing! Bones breaking! Craniums crashing! What a treat! Spell out the scariest sound you’ve heard the human body make and get a useful Halloween multi-tool treat to help you handle those scary sounds! October Scary Sounds Giveaway SPELL THE SCARIEST SOUND YOU'VE HEARD A HUMAN BODY MAKE…
Rehearse your Emergency Action Plan
October might be the scariest month, but scary scenarios happen every day of the year. Having an Emergency Action Plan that is never practiced is equivalent to not having one. That’s why, whether you’re at a school, office or facility, you must rehearse your Emergency Action Plan. Implementing an…
3 Ways to Make Money on Go4
Go4’s mission is to have an Athletic Trainer on Every Sideline, Everywhere. And with that, make sure Athletic Trainers are paid for their time, knowledge, and life-saving skills. That mission is taken seriously, and athletic trainers have multiple avenues for getting paid to help complete it. Check…
Every Sideline Everywhere: Go4 Launches Affiliate Program to Empower Athletic Trainers Nationwide
Go4 Affiliate Program: Empowering ATs and Raising Rates Nationwide At Go4, our mission—#everysidelineeverywhere—is more than a tagline. It’s a commitment to making sure that every youth sporting event has an Athletic Trainer (AT) on the sideline. With the launch of the Go4 Affiliate Program, we are putting that into action…
Recovery Techniques for Young Athletes After Intense Games
Effective recovery techniques for young athletes to help your child bounce back after intense games.
AED Maintenance for Athletic Trainers
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.
Essential Safety Screening Questions for Choosing a Tournament Venue
When organizing a sports tournament, the safety and well-being of participants, coaches, and spectators are paramount. Choosing the right venue involves not only assessing the facilities but also ensuring that comprehensive safety measures are in place. Here are the essential safety screening questions for choosing a tournament venue. Are…
The Vital Role of Athletic Trainers on Inclement Weather Policies
As an athletic trainer, your dedication goes beyond just physical patient care; you also play an integral part in ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, spectators and staff in various conditions, including inclement weather. Developing, communicating, and sticking to inclement weather policies is not just a precautionary measure—it’s a…