In this two part episode, we dive deep into the world of elite athlete care. Our guests, a team of highly skilled professionals, share their personal journeys, the intricacies of their collaborative approach, and the challenges and triumphs of working with the best athletes in the world.

From managing communication with coaching staff to ensuring seamless player care during high-stakes tournaments, our experts provide unique insights into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into supporting top-level athletes.

Hear firsthand about the gold medal winning run and the unforgettable experiences that have shaped their careers. And don't miss their valuable advice for aspiring clinicians looking to make a difference in the field of sports medicine.

In this two part episode, we dive deep into the world of elite athlete care. Our guests, a team of highly skilled professionals, share their personal journeys, the intricacies of their collaborative approach, and the challenges and triumphs of working with the best athletes in the world.

From managing communication with coaching staff to ensuring seamless player care during high-stakes tournaments, our experts provide unique insights into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into supporting top-level athletes.

Hear firsthand about the gold medal winning run and the unforgettable experiences that have shaped their careers. And don't miss their valuable advice for aspiring clinicians looking to make a difference in the field of sports medicine.

In this episode, we sit down with Kenta, last year’s recipient of the PSATS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship. This prestigious award provided him the opportunity to attend the MLS Medical Symposium in December 2023.

Kenta shares more about his life and the experiences that shaped him. Discover what or who inspired Kenta to move to Kentucky to pursue a career in athletic training. Hear about Kenta’s experience at the MLS Medical Symposium and the key takeaways from this incredible opportunity. Kenta offers valuable tips and advice for current athletic training students planning to apply for the PSATS DEI Scholarship. Learn how the scholarship has influenced Kenta’s early career and his goals for his first season with the Philadelphia Union. Kenta shares his vision for his career over the next five years.

Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights, inspiration, and practical advice for aspiring athletic trainers. Don’t miss this chance to learn from Kenta’s remarkable journey!

On this episode of the PSATS Podcast, our special guest Mauricio Elizondo, the Director of Sports Medicine at Austin FC. With an impressive career spanning nearly 14 years in Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox, LA Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays, as well as almost 6 years in ATP Tennis, our guest brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. He also owned and operated a high-performance physical therapy clinic for over five years.

In this episode, we explore:

•  Comparative Medical Care: Compare types of care across multiple sports throughout his career.
• Advancements and Improvements: Discover which areas within sports medicine, performance, and sports science are more advanced in soccer compared to other sports, and where there's the most room for improvement.
• Physical Demands and Care: Compare the physical output demands of athletes across different sports and how this knowledge translates into providing top-notch care for soccer players.
• Global Standards: How do medical care standards in MLS compare to those in Europe, Latin America, and South America?
• Multidisciplinary Team Dynamics: Insights into leading successful multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and the collaborative efforts within professional sports organizations.

Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion that bridges the gap between different sports and sheds light on the evolving field of sports medicine. Whether you're a sports professional, a medical practitioner, or student in the field of athletic training, this episode offers valuable insights and practical takeaways.

DEI Scholarship Link:

https://www.psats.net/news-insights/posts/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-committee-scholarship/

In this episode of “Going Global,” we spotlight two PSAT members, Sergio Martin Acuna and Andres Calleja Blanco. Join us as we delve into their inspiring journeys and explore how they have made a significant impact with their respected teams and profession.

Sergio and Andres share their experiences of working with athletes across different countries and cultures, highlighting the unique challenges and rewards of their profession. We’ll discuss:

• Their paths to becoming athletic trainers
• How they adapted to the United States and its diverse athletes
• What does it take to “make it” in America as an international athletic trainer

Whether you’re an aspiring athletic trainer or someone interested in global careers, this episode offers valuable insights and engaging stories. Tune in to hear from Sergio and Andres as they take us on a journey through their experiences that lead them to where they are today!

In this episode, the group tackles a controversial topic; heat vs ice and give their recommendations and personal opinions around the two therapy strategies. The complex nature of injury recovery and training have various approaches but the group discusses an array of strategies to help player recovery from injury or recovery from activity. We are excited to have this podcast driven by listener engagement and we look forward to continuing these types of episodes in the future!

In this episode, the group sits down with the “God Father” of MLS athletic trainers. Brian Goodstein or better known as “Goody”. Goody is one of the founding members of PSATS and the longest standing tenure with one club, D.C. United, 20 years. Brian has had an extensive career around soccer and was willing to sit down with the group to share his experiences that soccer has provided him on and off the field.  We greatly appreciate Brian taking the time to speak with us!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZcg0fujvCk

In this episode of the PSATS Podcast, the group sits down with Kelly Turney. We recorded this episode in 2023, though we are publishing this episode now. There are some great take-aways from this interview. Kelly shares with us her journey from the collegiate setting to the professional level. She shares her trials and tribulations of starting a new job from day one, at a new level and what lessons she has learned in the position. Kelly was a pleasure to talk to and has an enormous heart and knowledge to share with the listeners.

In this episode, the group discusses the use of the Control-Chaos Continuum (CCC). Today, the group focuses on the work of Matt Taberner and colleagues in the application of the CCC for return to performance/sport. We talk about how we utilize the CCC in our settings along with our general thoughts and application to short- or long-term injuries. The discussion may have some tangents but in all a very good discussion is had with a few laughs in between.

https://journal.aspetar.com/en/journals/volume-9-targeted-topic-return-to-performance-after-acl-reconstruction/from-control-to-chaos-to-competition

https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000898

https://sportperfsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SPSR111_Taberner.pdf

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/18/1132

In this episode, the group interviews the newly elected PSATS president; Ron Shinault.  Ron is starting his second stint as PSATS president and the group gets to know how Ron started his journey in Athletic Training to his current role of Director of Health and Performance with San Jose Earthquakes. Ron also shares some of his experiences being in a role of leadership and how that previous positions have helped mold his leadership style today.