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Dr. Michelle Wolcott and I discuss a tough subject that has had a major impact in sports over the last few years, sexual misconduct. Dr. Wolcott gives us some red flags to watch for in our athletes, how to approach and have a conversation about sexual misconduct, how to prevent and what do to if you suspect sexual harassment. We dive into her work that she's doing to create a standard of creating a safe environment for our athletes and adopting a standard for providersAAOS Position StatementSafeSport 

Update time! It's been a long time since I've been able to record or really do anything with the show. There have been some peaks, valleys, and new opportunities that I share in this quick update. 

Dr. John Leddy is a researcher at the University of Buffalo Concussion Management Clinic. We discuss the use of exercise in concussion management. Buffalo Bike Test Manual linkExercise for Concussion is Medicine linkBike METs linkUniversity of Buffalo Concussion Management Clinic link  

 Dr. Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAOis an optomistrist based out of Austin, TX and co-founder of Sports Vision Pros, LLC. We discuss the history and current trends in vision training.  Dr. Cunningham goes through the assessment process, the development and implimentation of a vision training program. He also shares some tips to help us with our athletes. Sports Vision Pros: website | Performance Vision Academy | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube Journal of Sports and Performance Vision

This week I talk with Athletic Trainer and founder of the Armenian American Sports Medicine Coalition Nicholas Tavoukjian. Nick talks with me about his interesting background and how he got into sports medicine. He shares with us the important work that the Armenian American Sports Medicine Coalition is doing overseas in Armenia. There mission statement: The Armenian American Sports Medicine Coalition (AASMC) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization with operations in Armenia and within our Armenian-American communities. In Armenia, the AASMC works with Armenian clinicians to advance the field of sports medicine and rehabilitation through educational outreach and patient care. The AASMC advocates for safe athletic participation within Armenian-American communities by creating a network of professionals who support safe sport practices and the development of future Armenian-American clinicians.To learn more and to donate to the AASMC click here website | Instagram | Facebook 

This week I get the opportunity to talk with athletic trainer Raechal Martin. Raechal was on seasons three and four of the hit Netflix series Last Chance U, while serving as the Head AT for Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas. We talk about her journey to Indy CC, the show, life of an AT at the community college level, and her current career path.Resolutesportsmedicineandperformance.comInstagram: @resolute_sportsmed

Coach Patrick Nolan is a strength and conditioning coach based in the Denver area. Pat works with Ponderosa HS and Evergreen HS and also does private training with Landow Performance. In this episode we talk about his team based summer training points competition program for Ponderosa High School’s football team (CO) that has improved buy in and competition within the team and his weekly programing. We touch on the National High School Strength Coaches Association and his responsibilities as the Colorado State Representative. Be sure to go check out his always busy instagram @coach_pman and if you have any questions about Coach Nolan’s program drop him a line at coach.patnolan@gmail.com

Dr. Scott Sailor is Department Chair of Kinesology at Fresno State, former president of the National Athletic Trainer's Association, and NATA 2019 Hall of Fame inductee. Dr. Sailor and I discuss the changing landscape in athletic training education from a bachlor's degree to a master's degree. We discuss his path of volunteering and how that lead to becoming the NATA president and NATA Hall of Famer. California's lack of athletic training regulation is also discussed. Find your legislator in California