debATable Podcast

Ep 10 What Is It Like To Be An MSAT Student

HAPPY NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH 2023!!!
This episode we are chatting with 2 Masters of Athletic Training students about what it is like to be an athletic training student in 2023.
This or That: Twitter challenges
Pop Culture Moment: NATM2023
Guests:
Justin Sturdevant @justin_2215 (Univ. of West Alabama C/O '24)
Brett Heim @Brettheim (Univ. of South Carolina C/O '24)
10% of Chinook Seedery Sunflower Seeds- TCCOACHMORRIS
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Ep 9 The Athlete and Athletic Trainer Relationship

In this episode, we discuss the professional relationship between athletes and athletic trainers. 
This or That: Empty athletic training room or Athletic Training room full of athletes
Educational Moment: @sidelined_usa presents from the Journal of Athletic Training 'Social Support from Athletic Trainers'
Pop Culture Moment: "CHEERGATE"
Guests:
Sarah Baulch @sebaulch Hereford ISD
Kyle Southhall @kylesouthall1 Briarwood Christian School
Charlie Wardlaw @WardlawCharlie- Christus Health/Bossier Parish Community College
Lionel Rice @LRice77- Michigan State Football
10% off Chinook Seedery Sunflower seeds- TCCOACHMORRIS
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Ep8 The Gender Wage Gap

For this episode, the hosts sit down with our guests to discuss the NATA 2021 salary survey and the apparent wage gap between genders. We also chat about ways to negotiate more pay, why were only two genders considered, and Johnnie Walker makes a guest appearance in the end.
 
This or That: Would you rather be paid hourly or salary
Fact or Myth: Salary Survey
Educational Moment: More Salary Survey
Pop Culture Moment: AT Shortage
Guests:
Garet Simpson @geemuney220
Jen Sturtevant @sturdy2025
Kyle Southall @KyleSouthall1

EP 7 The Athletic Trainers Role in a Mass Casualty Event

*This episode may be a trigger for some listeners*
"In 2013, The US Department of Homeland Security identified college sports venues as terrorist targets due to the potential to become mass casualty events due to size and number of people in attendance in games"
In this episode, Em and Victoria sit down with Ed Strapp @strappatc a trooper and flight paramedic with the Maryland state police and athletic trainer (co-owner of Sports Medicine Emergency Management) about the athletic trainer's role in a mass casualty event. 

Ep. 6 Being a Good Host AT

For this week's episode, the hosts sit down with two athletic trainers and discuss the ATLAS survey, medical time-outs, contacting ATs, and just some tips to be a better host. 
This or That: Would you rather be the host or visiting AT?
Educational moment: ATLAS survey for high school athletic trainers ATLAS Survey
Guests:
Lauren Hoyt, MS, LAT, ATC @Lauren_HoytATC
Stephanie Grajek, MS, AT, ATC @StephGrajek_ATC
 
 

Ep. 5 Food Club

In this week's episode, we sit down with the "food kings" of #ATTwitter and discuss food, ice cream clubs, and does pineapple belong on pizza. We also share stories about how food relates to athletic training.
 
This or That: Would you rather host a gathering or go out?
Pop Culture Moment: It's recipe time!
Guests:
Paul Rupp @OaktonHSATP
Mark D'Anza @MarkdATC
Kyle Rutledge @KSR_ATC

You Can Only Be GreAT At Your Job If You Are GreAT With Yourself First- Mental Health Series

Episode 2 of our limited mental health series. 
 
This month Victoria @morris_atc (twitter) sits down with Aaron "AJ" Jackson @Akjackson_ATC (twitter) to talk about resources athletic trainers can use to help with their mental health. How burnout is leading to an "AT shortage" and should we be open about our mental health to employers and patients?
 

Ep. 4 Khakis vs Joggers

In this week's episode, we debate which style of pants should ATs wear, khakis or joggers. And is khaki a color or a style?
 
This or This: Which would you rather suffer through? Summer sport indoor without AC or winter sport outside without enough warm layer?
 
Pop culture moment: NATA
 
Guests:
Deana Pearson MA, LAT, ATC, CSCS @DeanaPearsonATC
John Ostrowski @NazarethATC
Mitch McKay MS, LAT, ATC @Mitchmckay5