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Using Your Degree As A Platform To Expand Your Career with Chris Reed - Ep. 9

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Today we welcome the Chris Reed on our podcast! Chris received his Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from University of Illinois and then went on to become an a Certified Athletic Trainer from the same program both Meghan and I graduated from- University of Arkansas! Chris is an ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer) , CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) and FMS (Functional Movement Specialist) and he currently works as the Vice President of program design at Tatum Human Performance in Scottsdale, Arizona. 



On This Episode: 

  • Why Chris decided to pursue a Master Degree in Athletic Training 
  • Internship working for Chicago Bears NFL 
  • Why they moved to Arizona 
  • Working in a suburban area vs. city 
  • His Athletic Training rotations--> University of Arkansas Football, Fayetteville HS, University of Arkansas Track & Field 
  • Being a Salesman in his Career 
  • The importance of proper screening 
  • What is the Functional Movement Screen 
  • Merging Strength and Conditioning with Athletic Training/ Rehabilitation  
  • How being an ATC has a massive benefit while working in the strength & conditioning/fitness world 
  • Difference between Athletic Training knowledge and Certified Personal Trainer knowledge 
  • Stop stretching your hamstrings!! 
  • The importance of the ability to communicate and connect the dots for the client 
  • The system at Tatum Human Performance Exercise selection
  • What is the best exercise for that specific person utilizing their own mobility and stability 
  • The ability to be adaptable 
  • The marketing & business side of his business 
  • Simple exercises are better than complex--> fundamental movement patterns 


    • Resources talked about on this episode:  

    Download teambuilder app and use these codes below: 

    (Tatum Performance Method) https://www.ignitethp.com/ 

    2 week online programs 

    Mobility Code: UIZG-TTNK Password: F7JPDMIT 

    Stability Code: PY7X-IUDF Password: HZ74ZUXD 

    Functional Movement Screening- FMS by Grey Cook - https://www.functionalmovement.com/ 

    https://drjohnrusin.com/ 

    Books- Why We Sleep- Matthew Walker 


    Chris's Info: 

    https://www.instagram.com/c_reed.fit/ 

    Chris's Post on the Hinge Movement Pattern https://www.instagram.com/p/B3sAlLDnf_O/  


    Our Information:

    MOVE YOUR BB Instagram

    Aleena's Instagram

    Aleena's Website

    Meghan's Instagram

    Meghan's Website

    Email:  [email protected]

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    **The information on this podcast is intended to educate and inform. It is not meant to be a substitute of advice from your physician or medical provider.

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