Athletic Training Chat

Dr. Brian Regan is a chiropractor and athletic trainer that has had an interesting journey in his career to this point. Brian started out his career in athletic training and helped build quite a sports medicine and performance program. After a few years in this role Brian got the itch to continue to build his skillset and become a different kind of clinician. Enter chiropractic school. After completing school, jobs weren’t just fitting and Brian entered the SSAT world again and there he is now while still being a practicing DC.

In this episode we talk about Brian’s journey and how he got to where he is today. We get into the depth of building a sports medicine program and what he learned from that experience to diving deep into chiropractic. This is a great episode showing the value of the AT profession and how another dual credentialed professional still remains in athletic training. Enjoy.

LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2022/02/ep-98-dr-brian-regan-back-in-profession.html

In this Episode:

+PA|DC|PT and why he chose DC

+Staying connect to athletic training

+The need for a job and stying in athletic training

+Decision making to back

+NUCCA

+Connection with local DC|PT and building relationships

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Dr. Christy Eason is the Director of the innovATe project at the Korey Stringer Institute. In this episode we go deep into what that innovATe project is all about, how it came to be, what’s been done so far, and plans for the future. This project is unique and has been so impactful to this point and there is more coming. Dr. Eason reviews how it came to be and how the program is ensuring not only getting ATs into positions for the short-term but ultimately helping ensure there is a plan to keep them there and provide services.

We also discuss what athletic trainers can do to help facilitate positive change when it comes to emergency management and especially around EHS. Dr. Eason highlights a couple changes that are coming to state laws that have been achieved by collaboration of EMS and ATs. We discuss the importance of advocating for your expertise and how you can make a difference when you are able to find the best place to start the conversation.

LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2022/02/ep-97-dr-christy-eason-innovate.html

LINK: KSI- https://ksi.uconn.edu/outreach/innovate/

In this Episode:

+innovATe program

+Providing more access to ATs

+ATs as experts in EHS and Emergency

+Demonstrating expertise and facilitating change

+Happenings at KSI

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Justin Ullom is an AT that has been working at various levels of football. He has been at the highest level with time in the NFL as well as working with high school athletes. Greg interviews Justin and they discuss their time together in the NFL with the Denver Broncos and what they both learned.

Justin also highlights the importance of having career goals and strategically finding opportunities to help you achieve those goals. This can mean taking internships instead of a job with a guaranteed salary. These have to be decisions that you take seriously and make sure they align with what you want to do long-term. If they do, it’s never a wrong decision.

They also chat about the similarities and differences they see in the different levels of football but one constant across all of them is that communication is key. A lot of great take aways in this discussion. Enjoy.

LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2022/02/ep-96-justin-ullom-pursuing-career-in.html

In this Episode:

+Chasing good experiences

+Reaching career goals

+Differences at levels of football and AT Care

+Connections can be everything

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Mike was a previous guest on ATChat in our roundtable Discussion on Race in Athletic Training (Ep. 47). In that episode Mike mentioned his company Festive Fitness and we’ve been trying to line up an interview since. We finally did and some things have changed with Mike and Festive Fitness. Mike is now working full-time in an orthopedic clinic while running Festive Fitness on the side.

Mike talks about the challenges he faced running his own business and then making the transition to having it be a part-time gig. Mike highlights how this has allowed him to have more control in his life and pick and choose when he wants to invest time into the business. There is a great discussion on how the skills that ATs have can translate to making it in the world of owning your own business. A lot of great insight in this episode. Enjoy!

LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2022/02/ep-95-mike-watkins.html

In this Episode:

+Festive Fitness

+Balancing your work with a side gig

+Transferable skills

+Finding your niche

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Brian Stamm is a MBA with now a MPH degree. He is also the husband to Dr. Julie Stamm (Ep. 75: The Brain on Youth Sports) who is an athletic trainer and researcher. Brian has a unique perspective on athletic training, not only because he is married to one but he has worked with the profession from the business side. Brian has experience in the insurance industry and worked from that side of the deal to get athletic trainers reimbursement for services. He goes into detail about the process and it is more complex than I had originally thought. So much great information.

We also discussed the current state of the job market. From his unique business perspective Brian brings up some great points that athletic trainers looking for a new job or just to improve their own should check out and listen to and apply to their situation. We may hear these within our own but hearing it from the outside can sometimes be powerful. A lot of great things to take away from this episode.

LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2022/01/ep-94-brian-stamm-at-insurance.html

In this Episode:

+The claims process, explained.

+Direct exclusions writing in-How to handle: It’s just the barrier, then comes the contract.

>Who, what, where, when and how much

+Limitations of the insurance companies

+How to get recognized by more insurance companies

+Finding gaps to make more efficient/expertise in the area that helps the greater whole with increased value.

+Rank order jobs and classifying them.

+Grass roots & local governments (i.e. school boards) to drive more action.

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Jenn has been through some change in the past several years when it comes to her professional life. This has included changing from the traditional setting, to an industrial setting, to now owning and operating her own business. Along the way she has learned a lot about not only her skillset as an athletic trainer but as a person to pave her own way to do what she loves.

In this episode we discuss all the transitions in settings and what Jenn has learned along the way. We get deep into the details on starting Concentric Care LLC and how Jenn’s AT skills have transferred over to being a business owner. A very interesting part of the development of Concentric Care LLC was how long it took to come to be a reality and there are so many great ideas and lessons to take away. Enjoy.

LINKS mentioned:

+NATA COPA & Committees

+Ep. 90: Mike Kahn-Industrial Setting

+Ep. 70: Andrea Dosedla-MKE Injury and Recovery

+Ep. 40: Mike Stella-Forging Your Own Path

+Ep. 8: Andrea Dosedla-Industrial ATC

LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2022/01/ep-93-jenn-tirillo-pave-your-own-way.html

In this Episode:

+Noticing/feeling when it was time to change

+NATA COPA’s influence and forward thinking

+Concentric Care LLC

+Being willing to promote your skillset

+Joining local Chamber of Commerce

+Understanding your state AT laws

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A unique paper caught our eye with the title “Psychological Ownership in Athletic Training” and it turns out it was written in part by a former guest Dr. Justin Young (Ep. 82-Tactical Athlete Care). In this episode with Justin we discuss what the paper on psychological ownership is all about and how its definition fits into the profession of athletic training. The paper found some unique insight into how athletic trainers relate not only to their employers and organizations but also to the profession as a whole.

The insights about psychological ownership can be useful in many ways. It allows athletic trainers to reflect on their personal ownership within the profession and their current employer. Does this allow for changing how they apply themselves? It can also be extremely useful for athletic trainers in management and leadership positions as it shows where psychological ownership for ATs can lie and they can then potentially address areas to increase ownership and potential quality of work life.

A lot to take away from this episode. Enjoy.

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In this Episode:

+PhD after DAT

+What is Psychological Ownership

+Application to the profession: profession vs. organization

+Short and long-term implications

+Where does this research lead into the future

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Jailene is finishing up her first semester out of school and the start of her career and in this episode with NEW host Mercedes Himmons they talk about it. Everyone has gone through a lot this past year+ but for a new grad to help navigate through all of it, that can be a lot. Jailene talks about the start of her career and the importance of needing to have a support system to get it done and take care of yourself.

Not only is Mercedes hosting this episode, she is a colleague of Jailene’s and they discuss how their staff works together to help each other find balance while still operating at the highest level. Plenty of great information to take away from there.

Finally, they discuss the importance of vaccines and some of the barriers that might exist.

Please enjoy this episode.

LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2021/12/ep-90-mike-kahn-industrial-setting.html

In this Episode:

+Operating as a young professional

+Work in the collegiate setting

+The importance of a support system

+Importance of vaccination

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Mike has done quite a bit in his career this far but has truly found his calling in the industrial setting. This has become such a calling that Mike does whatever he can to highlight the setting and how it can be a perfect fit for an athletic trainer.

In this episode we discuss how the industrial setting can truly fit the skill sets that athletic trainers bring to the table. The area of prevention is a huge portion of what ATs do and in the industrial setting this skill set is essential. Not only can athletic trainers bring a huge return on investment for these different settings but the buy in you can achieve in this setting which helps the livelihood of every day athletes and people, that can be priceless.

Great episode if you’re considering the industrial setting and want to learn more.

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In this Episode:

+Biggest draw to the industrial setting.

+Jack-of-all-trades

+OSHA Guidelines

+Proactive w/ initiatives and programs

+CEAS & OSHA30

+Injury care, prevention, wellness

+ROI Metrics

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Alex started out as a strength coach and then returned back to school to become an athletic trainer. All while doing this Alex owns and operates Armored Athlete MKE. In this episode, Austin (also Alex’s employee) sits down with Alex to talk about his journey in becoming an athletic trainer and how it has worked out being in the private setting in running his own business.

Alex and Austin cover the compliment of athletic training with strength and conditioning and how that impacts their work with clients. There is also a great discussion on working in the private setting and how that can work for athletics trainers who want to pursue this route in their career. Enjoy the episode.

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In this Episode:

+Going back to become an AT

+Utilizing strength and conditioning and AT skills

+Running a business

+AT in the private setting

+Building it out in the future.

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