In this episode Tori talks with David Maldonado, head athletic trainer at Alamogordo, about his 2x state winning student athletic training aide program. David shares his knowledge on building a student program from the ground up and what ATs can do to better their program.

Topics include:

• The importance of student training aides
• Building and maintaining a student program
• Recruiting the right students
• Balancing student life and responsibilities
• Supervision and safety
• Mentorship
• Fundraising and sponsorship
• Building a brand
• And more

Segments:

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• Social Media

Guest:

David Maldonado MS, LAT, ATC: current head AT at Alamogordo High School

Instagram: @thegoldstandard_at

X: @Alamogordo_AT

Socials:

Insta: @debATable_show & @coachmorris_at

X: @debATable_show2 & @morris_atc

TikTok: @coachmorrisat