The Business ATvantage

This bonus episode features Alisha's NATA 2019 interview with NATA President and Director of Sports Medicine at Northwestern University, Tory Lindley. Their discussion centers around self-advocacy as a professional, the NATA initiative "Own Your Impact", and how his presidency has gone thus far. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm).

This bonus episode features Alisha's NATA 2019 interview with Carolina Panthers Athletic Trainer, Kevin King. Their conversation focused on volunteerism at the state level, how his involvement has changed the trajectory of his career, why he recommends getting involved, and his role as an AT in the NFL. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm).

This bonus episode features Alisha's NATA 2019 interview with David Gallegos. David sits on the NATA Board of Directors for District 7 and is Deputy CEO of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Their conversation focuses on COPA being transitioned from a committee to a council, the history and origin of COPA, who the committee is seeking to represent in the NATA membership, and the future of the council. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm).

This bonus episode features Alisha's NATA 2019 interview with the legendary, Sue Falsone. Sue holds the distinction of being the first female head athletic trainer in any of the four major sports in the United States. She is the owner and founder of Structure & Function Education, a company dedicated to educating healthcare professionals in dry needling. Their conversation surrounds how to work in a multidisciplinary setting, being female business owners, and blazing a trail in the...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers, an attorney, and the legal intersection of various topics. This episode continues the conversation on Misconduct from Part I. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm). You can listen and earn free CEUs at https://theatvantage.com/ceu. Disclaimer: Because the information discussed and provided in the accompanying podcasts is prepared for a general audience, without investigation into the facts of...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers, an attorney, and the legal intersection of various topics. This episode focuses on a topic that has stolen headlines but is difficult to discuss. Misconduct of all types, though specifically sexual, has been a problem for a long time. We discuss why and how it has gotten to this place. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm). You can listen and earn free CEUs at...

With a focus on Accountability this month, we decided to release Alisha's conversation with Erin Hassler from NATA 2019. Erin is a woman who has held herself accountable her entire life, despite the adversity that has come her way. That experience has her in a position to mentor and hold others accountable too. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm).

As we focus on Joy this month, we felt it was a great opportunity to release Alisha's conversation with Indiana State University Associate Professor Kent Games at NATA 2019. He is an Athletic Training colleague who is a consistent contributor to dialogue around the topics of joy and fulfillment. In this discussion, they cover finding your why, focusing on mindset and selfcare, whilst challenging the status quo. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm).

Back in February, there was an article released by the Washington Post that explained that the state of Maryland has proposed a bill that would give athletes the right to unionize and collectively bargain over issues related to health and safety, as well as compensation. This was as a result of the death of Jordan McNair. This is not only relevant to our previous bonus episode on the Maryland case itself, but it also is an area of expertise for Tammi Gaw MS ATC Esq. in her practice of...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers, an attorney, and the legal intersection of various topics. This episode makes a transition in the season where we begin discussing specific legal topics, as opposed to situations. The topic of negligence permeates all spaces and can be found in potentially every action we take as a professional. This second part will focus on case studies and application to practice for the athletic trainer. Music...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers, an attorney, and the legal intersection of various topics. This episode makes a transition in the season where we begin discussing specific legal topics, as opposed to situations. The topic of negligence permeates all spaces and can be found in potentially every action we take as a professional. This first part will focus on understanding negligence and its application in the Athletic Training...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers, an attorney, and the legal intersection of various topics. This episode will continue the discussion surrounding the duty of an athletic trainer in regards to preventable conditions, specifically identifying heat illness & rhabdomyolysis as potential situations. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm). You can listen and earn free CEUs at https://theatvantage.com/ceu. Sign up, listen, enroll, learn...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers, an attorney, and the legal intersection of various topics. This episode will focus on the topic of preventable conditions and acknowledging the importance of preventing situations while providing advocacy for oneself and those who may be involved in a potentially dangerous situation. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm). You can listen and earn free CEUs at https://theatvantage.com/ceu. Sign up,...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers, an attorney, and the legal intersection of various topics. This episode will continue the conversation surrounding how pre-existing conditions in athletes impact liability for athletic trainers. This episode focuses on laws & ethics and various circumstances the Athletic Trainer should consider regarding pre-existing conditions. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm). You can listen and earn free...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers, an attorney, and the legal intersection of various topics. This episode will be part one of a conversation surrounding how pre-existing conditions in athletes impact liability for athletic trainers. The conversation focuses on Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Sickle Cell. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm). You can listen and earn free CEUs at https://theatvantage.com/ceu. Sign up, listen, enroll, learn...

This special episode's discussion revolves around the details surrounding the death, investigation, and pending legal action of University of Maryland student athlete Jordan McNair. In the dialogue, Alisha & Tammi cover how tangible practices can be put into place for the athletic trainer, in an effort to avoid situations like this from occurring at their place of practice. How the culture of athletics has allowed for these type of incidents to occur and how changes can be made moving...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers and the legal intersection of various topics. This episode will be part two of a conversation around concussions. We discuss the ever changing environment of concussions, as well as state and legal affairs surrounding them. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm). You can listen and earn free CEUs at https://theatvantage.com/ceu. Sign up, listen, enroll, learn and earn. Disclaimer: Because the...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers and the legal intersection of various topics. This episode will be part one of a conversation around concussions. We discuss the ever changing environment of concussions, as well as state and legal affairs surrounding them. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm). You can listen and earn free CEUs at https://theatvantage.com/ceu. Sign up, listen, enroll, learn and earn. Disclaimer: Because the...

This podcast will be an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning between athletic trainers and basic business topics. In this particular episode, we will discuss the application of various business ideas in the development of non-traditional models of athletic training. This episode will be a culmination of the previous nine, to demonstrate the utilization of these skills in a myriad of settings. Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm). You can listen and earn free CEUs at...

With about a week remaining before we vote to elect a new NATA President, we thought it would be a great opportunity to share our live interview with NATA Presidential Candidate Kathy Dieringer from the 2017 NATA Symposium in Houston. Remember to cast your vote on September 1, 2017 regardless of the candidate you support! Music by Mr. Logistix (@buuk_werm). You can listen and earn free CEUs at https://theatvantage.com/ceu. Sign up, listen, enroll, learn and earn.