Higher education with Dr. Jim Berry – 378

Dr. Jim Berry is an athletic trainer with experience.  He is a certified EMT, has a masters degree and recently a doctorate.  He believes in continuing your education to improve your situation and the field of athletic training.
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Staci Latham Talks NASA – 374

Staci Latham joins Jenna Tubbs live during the NATA conference and discuss the job she does as an AT for NASA.

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Jason Cates discusses SSATC 371

Jason Cates joins Chris Shaddock to discuss upcoming changes to the role of athletic training and how the NATA is shaping the future of the Secondary Schools Athletic Trainer Committee.
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LLoy Ball and the Cost of a Gold Medal 365

Jenna Tubbs steps in as volunteer host at the Frio Hydration booth to interview and old friend Lloy Ball.  He was on the Men's Volleyball Olympic gold medal team in Bejing.  He was struggling to make it through a normal volleyball practice as a coach.  He went through some PT and rehab and is in better shape now, but is still struggling to be an athlete like the good ol' days.
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Like Minded People with Ken Keister 362

Ken Keister started a Facebook group for secondary school Athletic Trainer in Florida.  He quickly realized this could be a valuable tool for all ATs working in the Secondary setting.  The group now has around 5,000 members who are active and have some varying opinions but are in general like-minded people.
Interested in joining the group?
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Mike Hopper Talks Celebrity Status 360

John Harmon grabs Mike Hopper for an interview.  Mike is a very vocal advocate for Athletic Training.  He is very passionate about our profession and it shows in EVERYTHING he does.
On a side note John and I were walking with Mike after the interview towards the exit and he got stopped.  After a few minutes Mike said you guys can go… we were dismissed from the entourage of AT greatness.
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Jared Plummer Makes Ray Burr Cry – 358

A few minutes talking with Jared Plummer and you know he is one of those people you just like.  Well put a few years of working together in Athletic Training with that and you can build a really strong relationship.  Jared and ray are complimentary of each other in this interview live at the Frio Hydration Booth.
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Darryl Conway Interview with Jared Plummer 356

Jared worked with Daryl Conway who is currently in an administrator or Athletic Director role for Sports Medicine.  Athletic Trainers need to be prepared to take a position in administration if it becomes available.  This allows you to continue to improve your facilities  Athletic Training from a different angle.
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Rex Jones and Retirement – 353

Rex Jones, former Athletic Trainer for the Houston Astros, joins Cathy Supak and John Harmon to share life experiences as a baseball AT and what he is doing in retirement.
I have heard his home brewing is pretty popular.
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Abilene Christian University’ s new MAT program 351

Adam Ybarra and Melissa Long are starting a new MAT program at ACU.

We briefly discuss some of the challenges and some of the expectations of starting a new program.

If you want to find out more about the MAT program contact Adam Ybarra or Melissa Long.  We also give a big shout out to Dr.  Josh Yellen and the University of Houston MAT program.

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