Welcome to this edition of Safety Goals Podcast, where we have Jerry Stevens, LAT, ATC, who is an extremely well-respected individual in the world of Athletic Trainers’ (AT), as well as, the man behind Duval County Schools rapid advancement in AT integration. In this episode, we shed light on the world of AT’s, Duval County Schools, along with what Jerry Stevens is doing to revolutionize the way people receive medical assessments and treatments in Jacksonville’s youth sports market. 

We will be taking a look at how the relationship between school staff and AT’s have changed over the years, as well as how Project 17 which was an initiative to place AT’s in 17 schools around Duval County helped further increase the awareness of how important AT’s can be. So listen and enjoy everything Charlie, Jerry, and myself had to say on the importance of having an AT around.

Episode Contents:

0:00 - Intro

1:13 - Who is Jerry Stevens, ATC, LAT

6:02 - Building a community of Athletic Trainers (AT’s) 

11:37 - Why non medical personnel should be in communication with an AT

14:45 - Sponsored Ad

15:34 - How the relationship between AT and coach has changed 

17:42 - What Jerry learned about integrating AT’s

21:53 - Sponsored Ad

22:35 -  What makes Duval County School’s unique with regards to AT care

27:00 - Difficulties AT’s can face

28:00 - Which path is more likely for the future of AT’s

30:40 - Not enough AT’s to go around and have we seen a change in the acceptance of AT’s

33:11 - How community partners keep Duval’s AT’s going  

39:55 - The difference between ATC and LAT and how these credentials are attained

45:41 - Advice Jerry has learned and likes to instill upon others

48:13 - What role data plays in an AT’s job

53:48 - Sponsored Ad

54:53 - What’s one thing Jerry wants for the future of AT’s

56:49 - Outro

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