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…

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 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)…

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3STEP Sports is the leader in youth-sports tournaments, events, apparel and club teams. While continuing to grow as an organization, 3STEP Sports operates in all 50 states with over 3.2 million athletes competing annually across 9 different sports.

Medical Timeout: What is it, and What Should it Include? The Medical Timeout (MTO) brings together athletic trainers, EMS, team physicians, officials and other necessary stakeholders to review a pre-event checklist immediately prior to competition. The purpose of this is to prepare everyone to efficiently and effectively respond…

Everyone who works with athletes–coaches, athletic trainers, strength & conditioning personnel–know that sleep is one of the best athletic performance enhancers on the market today. Getting a good night’s sleep before a game, practice or tournament is essential to playing your best while also reducing the risk of injuries. This…

10 Practice Emergency Scenarios for Athletic Trainers One of our favorite blogs from last year, and the perfect resource for every athletic trainer kicking-off preseason or preparing for the school year. Check out these 10 Emergency Scenarios to Practice to get you prepared for every situation. Whether…

When it comes to your EAP, any play can serve as a reminder. This blog focuses on 8 things to include in your Emergency Action Plan. An A+, 10/10 Emergency Action Plan covers all possible emergency scenarios including but not limited to: active shooter, missing child, medical emergency of a…

Medical Timeouts, Explained Medical Timeouts, Explained: What is it, and What Should it Include? DOWNLOAD MEDICAL TIMEOUT TEMPLATE  The Medical Timeout (MTO) brings together athletic trainers, EMS, team physicians, officials and other necessary stakeholders to review a pre-event checklist immediately prior to competition. The purpose…

Exertional heat stroke, which the leading cause of sudden death, and also 100% avoidable Heat: A Letter from VP of Medicine and Community This summer has already presented us with unprecedented heat across the country, and I wanted to share some precautions that should be taken to help…

10 Practice Emergency Scenarios for Athletic Trainers 10 Practice Emergency Scenarios for Athletic Trainers By: Stacey Harden, PT, DPT, ATC and Josh Beard, MA, ATC Whether you are an athletic trainer working independently on a per diem job, one of hundreds of healthcare providers covering a marathon, or…