Sarah Gill hosts two women she has looked up to for our special International Women's Day podcast. We are celebrating Women In Athletic Training and National Athletic Training Month.
Sarah first joined the Sports Medicine Broadcast after her presentation at the Fort Davis Sports Medicine Clinic.
Who are our International Women's Day Guests?
Janah Fletcher
She is one of the first black female DI collegiate head athletic trainers. Jolene is currently working on her EdD in Kinesiology.
Mentor and Educator Janah Fletcher has a lot of experience breaking stereotypes. Listen in for her advise and encouragement for young women in Athletic Training
Dr. Jolene Henning
Sarah Gill's grad school program director and now the program director at High Point University.
She has been in the academic/ curriculum side of things for quite a while and has great insight into the evolution of ATEP programs and the BOC.
Dr. Henning's thoughts on professionalism are great,
She really has an understanding of what it means to represent the profession of athletic training, represent yourself, build a career,
The movement is seeking to build a gender-balanced world.
Everyone has a part to play – all the time, everywhere.
From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. We notice its absence and celebrate its presence.
Balance drives a better working world. Let's all help create a #BalanceforBetter.
How do you recover on a plane a few hours after you run for 90 minutes?
Have no fear Firefly Recovery is here.
Anthony actually started looking for recovery devices for his children playing club sports when he came across this device.
What is Firelfy Recovery
Anthony Kjenstead, sole distributor of Firefly USA, joins the Sports Medicine Broadcast live at PSATS 2019 to discuss the product the Kurt Andrews says is amazing.
Kurt Andrews is the Head AT for Sporting KC and says he has them for every road game.
screen shot from Firefly Recovery
How does it work?
Stimulating the peroneal nerve to fire, causing muscle contraction which in turn increases circulation.
Kurt Andrews returns to the Sports Medicine Broadcast in-person at #PSATS2019 to discuss Youth Soccer considerations.
Soccer is the most popular sport
At my school we have more kids playing soccer than any other sport. It is the one program that actually needs to make cuts to maintain a manageable size.
Here at the high school kids are playing for pretty much free. a pair of cleats and their own practice clothes and they is it.
The problem comes when they are playing weekend club tournaments that they pay money to be on the team. These teams do not provide medical care. They often do not employ fully-competent coaches.
Where does that leave us?
Our district policy is we as AT treat Athletic Injuries that occurred as a direct result from high school sports participation
Got hurt at home playing with your brother… Car accident… Club team injury… Basically anything that happened outside of school sanctioned athletics…
You most go to a doctor first and be cleared before we can treat you.
Kurt Andrews joins the Sports Medicine Broadcast to answer some of the following questions
How often do Pro players
Practice?
Play games?
Receive medical attention
Spend time recovering
Spend time away from the sport
What medical consideration should youth soccer players / parents / Athletic Trainers be prepared to address?
Does all the extra practice, games, drills really help you improve your chances of reaching the pros?
“This group was created as a safe space to share our unique experiences, network and develop our understanding on the best practices in this healthcare profession, all while navigating the challenges of being a woman in the workplace. “Empowered women empower women!” “
Really…Be a women and an Athletic Trainer…its that simple
What are the benefits to a Women only group of ATs?
Some conversations have involved sensitive materials women do not want to to talk about in mixed company. Sexual harassment or assault is one of those topics.
It may be about pants with out pockets
It may be a positive way to deal with demeaning comments.
There are also meet ups and social events
Women in Athletic Training is a member driven group encouragingwomen togrow and socialize together in an ever-changing environment.
What is the legacy Women In AT hopes to leave?
To leave Athletic Training better than we found it.
