News, insights and ideas from the Go4 team

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…

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.

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…

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…

Summer sports camps are a fantastic way for children to develop their athletic skills, make new friends, and have a great time. However, ensuring they have everything they need can be a daunting task.

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Resident Features Clarissa Alexander who completed her athletic training residency at St Luke’s University Health Network, a CAATE-accredited athletic training residency program. Clarissa is passionate about her residency experience and shared the following insights:  Q: What factors influenced your…

Last week, we improved the only HIPPA-compliant, sideline injury documentation tool built into your Go4 app. After gathering feedback from thousands of athletic trainers, we've optimized the concussion flow to provide athletic trainers with a better concussion tool, right in their pocket.

5 Things To Get More Athletic Trainer Applications We surveyed, interviewed and talked with hundreds of athletic trainers about picking up jobs on Go4. Based on some common themes in those chats, we created this list of 5 things that athletic trainers look for in a job listing on…

7 Best Practices For Working PRN Shifts We surveyed, interviewed and talked with hundreds of job posters on the platform about game day operations with the ATs they hired through Go4. Based on some common themes and feedback, we developed this list of 7 Best Practices For Working PRN…

Who Should NOT Make Return-To-Play Decisions! (And Who Should!) The Return-to-Play decision as defined by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons is simply the decision-making process of returning an injured or ill athlete to practice or competition.  Getting that decision wrong can have an impact that lasts long after the game is over; for the athlete and, possibly, for the coach, parent, or organization who made the decision. 

We’ve all been there or we’ve heard the stories– A kid goes down and as we’re trying to assist and there’s a parent RIGHT there…and they’re upset. How you react in the next few seconds will impact the rest of the afternoon. Here are some tips on How to…

5 Tips for Sun Safety in Youth Sports As the sunny days roll in and the sports fields call your name, it’s essential to gear up not only with your equipment but also with some serious sun protection. Whether you’re dribbling on the basketball court, scoring goals on the…