My Ode to Athletic Training
Today’s article is going to resemble a bit of a nostalgic love letter. In the chaotic environment of athletic training it is easy to get bogged down under volumes of insurance paperwork or reach the end of your patience with demanding coaches. Not to mention those difficult athletes we’ve all had the pleasure of working with. Despite all of that, I’m still here on the “front lines”, many of you are here with me. But why? The hours can be grueling, the money is often abysmal, and we generally are greatly underappreciated. Despite everything athletic training might’ve deprived me of through years of study and work, it has paid back its debt twofold. Since starting my journey into athletic training, I have had the pleasure of several once in a lifetime experiences. All of which were unique to opportunities provided by my profession. Without divulging my entire resume, athletic training has sent me to other countries, the sidelines of international competitions, travel all across the ...