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All Things AT

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Bringing light into the athletic training world the best way we know how- through the individuals who keep this profession running.

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Maura Shea: Public Safety AT

September 24, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TACTICAL AT! Maura Shea is in charge of the First Line Tactical Athlete Program for Forte Sports Medicine, where she currently works with tactical athletes in fire safety. She is also the president of the Public Safety Athletic Trainers Society. She completed her undergraduate education at Xavier University, and then completed her DAT at Indiana State University. 

Terrance Motley- Strength Coach & Physical Therapist

May 31, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Terrance Motley is a former strength coach who is on the final stretch of completing his DPT. Motley completed his undergraduate degree at BYU, his master's degree at the University of Louisiana, and is completing his DPT with Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Previously, Motley was a strength coach at BYU, LSU, UL and CU. He is excited to utilize his previous work in S&C to provide quality patient care. His work in sports medicine and with athletic trainers along the way has ...

Alisha Miller, PT-AT: Sports Medicine and Clinicians

April 28, 2022 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17 MB

Sports Medicine and Clinicians: This series will be dedicated to hearing from our PT friends on how working in sports medicine as well as working with ATs has helped shape them as clinicians. Potentially dabbling in the PT-AT divide, and how we can improve collaboration on BOTH sides for the good of our patients. Alisha Miller is currently an associate professor at Anderson University. and a dual-credentialed PT-AT.  She completed her Master's in PT at Indiana University, and her BS in AT a...

Developing Policies & Procedures in AT- Amanda Andrews

March 13, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Amanda Andrews is currently an athletic trainer for Life High School in Dallas. She completed her BS at Hardin-Simmons University, her MS at Northwest Missouri State, and her EdD at Liberty University. We are excited today for her discussion on her experiences on creating/updating policies and procedures in the variety of settings she has worked in.

Recruiting ATs in the Profession- Daniel Ruedeman

February 13, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Daniel Ruedeman is currently an athletic trainer with an orthopedic trauma clinic in the University of Colorado Health Hospital, CO. He completed his AT education at Concordia University, and MTSU. He has spent time in a multitude of settings, and we are excited for him to share both his story as well as his passion for AT on today's episode!

Recruiting Students, AT Programs - David Maldonado

January 26, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Continuing the series discussing how to recruit & retain students in athletic training programs, as well as how to better prepare student ATs for the working world of AT.  Guest for this episode: David Maldonado.  David is currently the athletic trainer for Alamogordo High School in New Mexico. He completed his education at New Mexico State University, and he has a huge passion for educating and mentoring athletic training students. Thankful for his words of wisdom, and the work he does for...

Recruiting Students in AT Programs - Brian Mizeski

January 09, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Kicking off our series discussing how to recruit & retain students in MSAT programs, as well as how to better prepare student ATs for the working world of AT.  Guest for this episode: Brian Mizeski. Brian is currently an AT  at Georgia Southern University, where he works with the sport of softball and assists with insurance. Brian has had a lot of experience in working with students in both paths of the former bachelor's vs master's level programs. Thankful for his words of wisdom, and his ...

ATAT Group Podcast Episode 2- Longevity, Self Management

December 12, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Continuing our group podcast series on longevity within the athletic training profession as well as effective self management, the guests for Episode 2 are Paul Rupp and Spencer Connell. Paul is a secondary school AT, and Spencer works in the industrial setting. We are thankful for their time with us as well as offering guidance in relation to ATs and longevity!

All Things AT Group Series: AT Mindset & Longevity

November 06, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

All Things AT is starting our first group podcast series regarding the athletic training mindset in terms of effectiveness, self-awareness and the profession longevity. We will have episodes with ATs from varying backgrounds to discuss these topics in relation to our profession. This episode features Megan Mormile (secondary HS setting) and Joel Luedke (previously collegiate setting, recently transition to the clinical setting) and their thoughts on the above topics. We appreciate them and ...

Yuri Hosokawa- AT, Professor, Researcher

September 24, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Yuri Hosokawa is currently an athletic trainer and associate professor at Waseda University in Japan. She completed her undergraduate degree at Waseda, then went on to complete her graduate degree at the University of Arkansas in athletic training. She then pursued her PhD at the Korey Stringer Institute. She eventually ended up teaching at Waseda University, where she was also involved in the heat illness prevention processes for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. She shares a passion for heat ill...

Shauna Ericksen- Concordia University (Canada)

September 06, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Shauna Ericksen is currently an athletic trainer for Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, and her graduate degree at AT Still University. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Concordia. She is back on for round 2 to discuss AT in the US vs. Canada, how to pursue working in Canada as well as other points regarding international AT work.

Elicia Leal- AT for Shanxi Sports Center in China

August 18, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Elicia Leal is currently an athletic trainer for the Shanxi Sports Center in China. She previously worked with the Chinese Olympic Committee, and the shooting association with both rifle and pistol athletes. She is originally from Texas, and worked at various high schools in Texas before taking a position with the COC in China. She completed her education at Tarleton State and Sul Ross State University.

Hannah Clayton- AT, Artist

August 08, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Hannah Clayton is currently an athletic trainer in physician practice at an orthopedic clinic. She got her Bachelor of Science in athletic training at Greensboro College in Greensboro, NC, and then attended the University of Kentucky for her post-professional Master's of Science in athletic training where se was a graduate assistant AT at a local high school there. Her art accounts are @hclaytonart on instagram and @h_clayton16 on Twitter, and her AT twitter is @hannahleigh_ATC.

Shauna Ericksen- AT, PhD candidate, Business Owner

July 23, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Shauna Ericksen is currently an athletic trainer for Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, and her graduate degree at AT Still University. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Concordia. Shauna is also a business owner of her own company that she started, Movement Matters.

Dr Pete Manely- AT, BBQ Connoisseur

July 05, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Dr Pete Manely is the program director and head athletic trainer for Sterling College, Kansas. Dr Pete received his undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern University, master's degree from Ohio University and his DHSc from Nova Southeastern University. He is here today to give us an inside perspective of his BBQ business, which he completes as a side hustle in addition to all his program director/AT duties!

ATs & Side Hustles- Jay Ostia

June 12, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Jay Ostia is currently an AT at Sumner HS in Florida. He completed his undergraduate degree at Temple University, and went on to spend some time in the Marines. During his time in the Marines, he discovered that he had a passion for the combo of sports medicine, design, and functional gear. After his time in the Marines, he went on to be a graduate assistant athletic trainer at USF. He currently is the owner of Nexus Sports Medicine, which is his brand/company in which he works to design cus...

Burnout & Longevity in the AT Profession- Paul Rupp

May 02, 2021 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Continuing our burnout series is one of our favorite seasoned ATs, Paul Rupp! Paul is currently the athletic trainer for Oakton High School, going on his 21st year. Paul graciously shared some of his wisdom in helping him reduce the occurrence of burnout in his career, and how he has continued to have passion for what he does.

Burnout, Research & AT- Dr Oglesby

April 16, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.6 MB

Dr Leslie Oglesby is currently an assistant professor and clinical education coordinator for the University of Southern Mississippi.  Dr.  Oglesby received his BS degree in Athletic Training from The University of Alabama in 2010, his MS degree in Health Promotion from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2012, and his PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise, Nutrition and Health Promotion from Baylor University in 2018. He practiced as a certified athletic trainer in the collegiate setting fo...

Dr Kathy Dieringer- EdD, LAT, ATC, NATA President Elect

March 28, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 15.7 MB

Dr Kathy Dieringer is currently the president and owner of D&D Sports Medicine and NATA president-elect. Dr. Dieringer completed her undergraduate degree in Physical Education from the University of Texas at Austin, received a Master’s Degree in Education from Eastern Kentucky University, and obtained her doctoral degree in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from the University of North Texas. She has been involved in a variety of committees on state, regional and national levels as well...

Dr David Perrin- Dean, Professor, AT

March 05, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 21.6 MB

David H. Perrin is Dean of the College of Health and Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at the University of Utah.  He received his BS in Physical Education from Castleton State College, MA in Athletic Training from Indiana State University, and PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh.  He has been a part of significant strides in the AT profession in education, and is here today to promote the growth of the AT profession and our educat...

Kartisia KC Esco- HS AT, AD

March 01, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Kartisia KC Esco is currently the head athletic trainer and athletic director for Warren Easton Charter HS in Louisiana. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Southeaster Louisiana University. She is the final guest on our series involving high school ATs and their secondary sports medicine programs at their schools.

Dr Alejandra Merriman- High School Athletic Trainer

February 10, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Dr Alejandra Merriman is currently the athletic trainer for Dorsey HS in California. She received her undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University, and received her graduate degree from California University of Pennsylvania in California, PA. She went on the receive her DAT from AT Still University. Alejandra is continuing our series on high school athletic trainers and their secondary sport medicine programs at their schools.

Christina Farley- High School AT

February 10, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Christina Farley is a high school athletic trainer at University High School in Florida. She received her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University, and her MSEd from Old Dominion University. Christina helped to established a sports medicine program at her school, and is here to continue our series on high school athletic trainers and secondary school sports medicine programs.

Dr Douglas Casa- Ph.D., ATC, FNAK, FACSM, FNATA

January 30, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Dr Casa is the CEO of the Korey Stringer Institute, and a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut. Dr Casa completed his undergraduate degree at Allegheny College, his graduate degree at UF, and his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. He has done significant work in advancing the athletic training profession in terms of heat stroke education/prevention and emergency medicine as a whole.

Ron Courson- Senior Associate Director of Sports Medicine

January 22, 2021 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Ron Courson is the senior director of sports medicine for the University of Georgia. Previously, he was the Director of Rehabilitation at the University of Alabama and Director of Rehabilitation with Samford University. He received his undergraduate degree in education/physical education from Samford University, performed two years of graduate work at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, and completed his post-graduate degree from Medical College of Georgia with a degree in physical ther...

Nick Prall- AT, Paramedic

January 15, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Nick Prall is currently a paramedic for an EMS service in Tennessee. He received his undergraduate degree in athletic training from Cumberland University, and went on to complete 2-3 years as an athletic trainer working PRN. He found a love for emergency medicine, and went the EMS route. He is now a paramedic, currently working towards obtaining his paramedic-critical care level.

Emergency Medicine with Dillon Campbell- AT, EMT

January 09, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Dillon Campbell is currently an athletic trainer for the Amarillo Bulls (hockey).  He received his undergraduate degree from Miami University in Ohio, and he also completed his EMT licensure during that time as well. He received his graduate degree from California University of Pennsylvania. 

Megan Mormille- HS AT

January 01, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Megan Mormille is currently a high school athletic trainer and one of our co-creators of All Things AT! Megan completed her undergrad at SUNY Brockport, and her graduate degree at Georgia Southern University. She is currently pursuing her DAT at the University of Idaho.

Ashley Armbruster- Collegiate AT

December 24, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Ashley is currently an athletic trainer at Texas A&M Corpus Cristi. She completed her undergraduate degree at UF, and complete her graduate degree at Sam Houston  State. Ashley is also one of our co-creators of All Things AT! 

Brittany Backofen- High School AT

December 19, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Brittany Backofen is a co-creator of All Things AT, as well as a high school athletic trainer and teacher at Chaparral HS in Nevada. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, and her graduate degree at UNLV. Thanks for all you do Brittany!

Dr Layci Harrison: Co-Clinical Coordinator, Professor

December 12, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Dr Layci Harrison is currently a professor and co-clinical coordinator for the Master's in AT Program at the University of Houston. Dr Harrison received her undergraduate degree from Lockhaven University, and completed her graduate degree at Cumberland University. She went on to complete her PhD at Middle Tennessee State University.

Dr Jeff Rudy- Director of AT

November 30, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Dr Jeff Rudy is currently the Director of Athletic Training at the University of Nebraska. He attended the University of Pittsburgh for his undergraduate and graduate degrees, and went on to Kansas State University to complete his PhD.

Dr Mercedes A. Himmons- Collegiate AT, Instructor

November 21, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Mercedes Higgins is currently an AT at California University in Pennsylvania. She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at California University of Pennsylvania. She recently completed her PhD at Robert Morris University.

Mercedes "MC" Higgins- Collegiate AT, Instructor

November 21, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Mercedes Higgins is currently an AT at California University in Pennsylvania. She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at California University of Pennsylvania. She recently completed her PhD at Robert Morris University.

Aimee Gros- Program Director

November 15, 2020 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Aimee Gros is currently the interim program director and full-time clinical coordinator for the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. She received her undergraduate degree from Southern Miss, and her graduate degree from Ohio University. She will complete her doctoral degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in this upcoming spring.

Zeb Callahan- Collegiate AT

November 10, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Zeb Callahan is currently an AT at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University, and completed his master's degree at For Hays State University. Zeb has worked in a variety of settings, including spending time with Team USA Gymnastics, and Track & Field.

Emily Aaron- Collegiate AT

November 01, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Emily Aaron is currently an athletic trainer for Grand Valley State University. She received her undergraduate degree from U of Michigan, and then her graduate degree from the U of MInnesota.

Kali Kight- AT, DME Coordinator

October 22, 2020 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Kali Kight is currently an AT working as a DME Coordinator at a practice in Cincinnati. She received her undergraduate degree from the U of Cincinnati and then her graduate degree from West Virginia University. Kali spent a lot of time looking for her next position of employment during COVID- take time to hear her story & advice! 

Ian Stites- Industrial AT

October 16, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Ian Stites is currently an industrial AT for Amazon. He received his education from the University of South Florida. Ian has worked in a multitude of settings, including industrial and with NASA. Thanks for your hard work Ian!

Eli Kassab- Collegiate AT

October 09, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Eli Kassab is currently an athletic trainer at Dixie State University. Previously, Eli has been an athletic trainer in both the collegiate, professional, and PRN settings. He received his undergraduate degree from Weber State U and his graduate degree from Northern Arizona U. Eli also spends time dabbling in the real estate realm as well as mental health advocacy.

Matt Scherer- Collegiate AT

October 02, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Matt Scherer is currently an AT at Mount St. Joseph College in Cincinnati, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate degree at Adrian College in 2017 and went on to complete his MAT at Adrian College in 2018. Matt is a co-founder of All Things AT; he has also obtained his CSCS & does an awesome job intertwining that with his AT work! Thanks for all you do Matt!

Jen Xu- Collegiate AT & Strength Coach

September 25, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Jen Xu is currently an athletic trainer and strength coach at Olgethorpe University in Georgia. Jen received her undergraduate degree at Pittsburgh, and completed her graduate degree at Utah State.

Susan Taah- Industrial AT

September 18, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Susan Taah is currently an industrial AT at a beer distribution facility. She has previously worked in other industrial settings (mechanical, tire and beer facilities). Susan received her schooling from Ratford University in Virginia.

Bobby Boswell- High School, Collegiate & Olympic AT

September 11, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Bobby Boswell is currently a retired AT who works with USA Gym, USA Wrestling and USA Track & Field. Bobby received his undergraduate degree from Fresno State, and completed his graduate degree/teaching credentials at Fresno State as well. Bobby has worked at the high school, junior college and olympic level as an AT.

Larry Reynolds- Collegiate AT

September 05, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Larry is currently the senior associate AT for football at the University of Memphis. He completed his undergraduate degree in athletic training at Indiana State University, and earned his master's degree in Exercise Science at Arkansas State University. 

ATAT & LantinX AT

August 27, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

This podcast serves as an open discussion regarding All Things AT's partnership with LatinX ATs to incorporate diverse and inclusive experiences for both our mentees and mentors. We are excited to create a better environment in order to promote both our profession as well as mentorship opportunities.

Beth Darling- PT & AT

August 22, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Beth Darling is both a dual-credentialed physical therapist and athletic trainer. She currently works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation clinic, and then an athletic trainer who works with many different teams as well as USA Gymnastics with the Rhythmic team.

Nikki Harris- Coordinator of AT Services, Clinical Asst. Professor

August 15, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Nikki Harris is currently the coordinator for athletic training services for FIU Campus Rec, as well as a clinical assistant professor for the MSAT. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Psych at Wayne State, and went on to complete her Master's of Science in AT at FIU. She recently completed her DAT at AT Still University.

Ashley King- Military AT

August 09, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

 Ashley King is currently an athletic trainer in the military at the US Marine Base. Ashley has worked in the college, high school and non-traditional settings. She received her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology at Missouri Wester, and then went on to receive her Master’s in Athletic Training from University of Central Oklahoma. 

Christian Robertson- Clinic/High School AT

July 28, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Christian Robertson is currently an athletic trainer pursuing career options in medical administration with some clinical duties. Christian received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Louisiana, and received his Master of Health Administration from LSU-Shreveport. Christian has worked in the high school, clinical and orthopedic settings.