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…

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

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…

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

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…

Heat Index vs WBGT: Why Traditional Temperature Readings Are Not Enough Why It Matters Every year, student-athletes suffer heat-related illnesses — some even fatal. Traditional temperature readings (like the heat index) don’t tell the full story.To protect athletes, we must measure true environmental stress on the body. What Is the…

As a parent, you want your child to have fun, improve their skills, and stay healthy on the field. But before the first whistle blows, it’s important to ask a few key questions—because safety should always come first. Here are 10 safety questions every parent should ask their child’s coach…

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…

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.