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The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society presents "Inside Athletic Training," a podcast providing an inside look at the life and careers of athletic trainers in professional, collegiate and high school sports. "Inside Athletic Training" is a must-listen for anyone interested in staying on top of the latest developments in the field of athletic training and sports medicine. The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society will take you behind the scenes of the most cutting-edge developments in the field of athletic training used to keep athletes at the top of their game. Whether you're a student, a practicing clinician or just a sports enthusiast, "Inside Athletic Training" will provide valuable insights and knowledge that you can use to become a better athletic trainer or to learn about the education and career path of some of the best athletic trainers in sports! Subscribe now and stay up-to-date with the latest in athletic training and sports medicine.
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In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we’re joined by Corey Tremble, Medical Director for the Miami Marlins. Corey takes us inside his first year leading the Marlins’ athletic training and rehab team, sharing lessons learned, surprises along the way, and how he’s approaching offseason planning. We also dive into leadership, communication, staff development, and what he looks for when hiring the next generation of athletic trainers. Whether you’re a student, a young AT, or a veteran in ...
On today’s episode of the Inside Athletic Training Podcast, we’re joined by Jim Kahmann—former Head Athletic Trainer for the Minnesota Twins, longtime PBATS member, and now author of a new book sharing his journey through athletic training in the minor leagues. Jim spent decades in professional baseball and has a library of stories, lessons, and perspective from his time working in the game. Today, he joins us to talk about life on the road, athlete care in the early days of baseball sports m...
In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Chelsea Willette, Minor League Athletic Training Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. Chelsea opens up about her journey through professional baseball, her leadership role supporting athletic trainers across multiple affiliates, and the evolution of sports medicine within player development. She also discusses mentorship, innovation, and what it means to build trust and communication across an entire organization. A must-listen for ...
In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Lauren Powers, athletic trainer for the Dayton Dragons, the High-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Lauren opens up about her path into athletic training, the day-to-day realities of working in professional baseball, and what it means to be a woman in a historically male-dominated field. From building trust with young players, to balancing mental health, to the camaraderie that comes with life on the road, Lauren share...
On this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Ben Potenziano, former PBATS Executive Board member and longtime MLB athletic trainer with the Giants, Pirates and Marlins, who now serves as an athletic trainer on the PGA Tour. Ben shares insights from his years in professional baseball, the unique demands of transitioning to golf, and what it takes to keep elite athletes performing at their best across two very different sports. For more information about PBATS and athletic trai...
On episode 101 of the Inside Athletic Training podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Michael T. Freehill—a rare blend of elite athlete and leading sports medicine physician. A former professional pitcher drafted by the California Angels, Dr. Freehill now serves as an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University, specializing in shoulder and elbow care, and is the Head Team Physician for the Athletics and Stanford University Baseball. His career has spanned the pitcher’...
On this episode, we're joined by Luke Novosel, assistant athletic trainer and physical therapist for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Luke is in his first season in Major League Baseball and has built a career grounded in consistency, collaboration, and care for his athletes. We’ll talk about his path to the big leagues, his time spent playing Division 1 baseball at the University of Pittsburgh, what he’s learned along the way, and how the role of the athletic trainer continues to evolve in toda...
On this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we’re joined by Kandi Pickard and Colleen Hatcher from the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to talk about their impactful, long-standing partnership with PBATS. Together, NDSS and PBATS have worked to champion inclusion in baseball, sports, and the workplace through joint initiatives like the PLAY Campaign and the Ability Transcends Challenges program. Kandi and Colleen share how these programs are helping to shift perceptions, create opportun...
On this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we’re joined by Neil Rampe, Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Chicago Cubs. With over two decades of experience across Major League Baseball, Neil has held key roles with the Diamondbacks, Dodgers, and now the Cubs—bringing a unique blend of expertise in athletic training, manual therapy, performance science, and strength and conditioning. Today, we dive into Neil’s career journey, his current role in Chicago, and how he continues to evolve within...
Today’s guest is Dr. Christopher Camp, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a deep focus on sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery. Since 2019, Dr. Camp has served as the Medical Director, Team Physician, and Director of High Performance for the Minnesota Twins, where he works closely with players, athletic trainers, and front office staff to keep athletes healthy and performing at their best. Beyond the field, Dr. Camp is a leading researcher in the biomechanics of throwing, in...
On this episode of the Inside Athletic Training podcast, we’re joined by Nick Paparesta, Head Athletic Trainer for the Minnesota Twins. With more than two decades of experience in professional baseball, Nick shares his journey through the athletic training ranks, from the minor leagues to leading a major league medical staff. We dive into his approach to injury prevention, the evolving demands of the profession, and the importance of communication between athletic trainers, front office perso...
In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Christian Bermudez, Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies. With more than 13 years in professional baseball—including time in the DSL, GCL, Single-A, Double-A, and Triple-A—Christian offers a powerful perspective on the grind, growth, and gratitude that come with a career in athletic training. He shares lessons from his journey, insights into the role of an MLB assistant athletic trainer, and advice for those loo...
Welcome to the Inside Athletic Training Podcast, where we explore the world of sports medicine & athletic training and the professionals who keep athletes at their best. Today, we’re joined by Nick Jensen from the Milwaukee Brewers and Victor Scarpone from the Miami Marlins. As first-year MLB assistant athletic trainers, they’ll share what it took to break through to the big leagues and how they’re adapting to life on the big stage—working with elite players, handling MLB road trips and s...
Welcome to another episode of Inside Athletic Training—the podcast that brings you the voices, stories, and insights from inside the world of sports medicine and athletic training. Today’s episode is a truly special one. We’re honored to be joined by Curtis Pride—former Major League Baseball outfielder, trailblazer, and an incredible ambassador not only for the game of baseball, but for people with disabilities around the world. Born deaf, Curtis defied the odds and carved out an inspir...
This week on the Inside Athletic Training podcast, we sat down with Adam Sparks, Double-A athletic trainer for the Miami Marlins organization to chat about his new blog series on PBATS.com following his journey through the Minor League Baseball season. Each Tuesday, Adam will publish a recap of his previous week to provide insights and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an athletic trainer for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Marlins' Double-A affiliate). Click the link to check out the ...
This week, we're joined by Paul Buchheit and Joe Rauch of the Philadelphia Phillies to discuss research in professional baseball, the importance of athletic trainers being involved in the research process, what they've learned from a few specific studies that they've been a part of, details about the future of research in Major League Baseball sports medicine, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.
On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sat down with tPadres' assistant athletic trainer Ben Fraser to talk about his career in baseball, Opening Day in Major League Baseball, the grind of Spring Training, building a successful sports medicine staff, career moves throughout baseball, advice for younger athletic trainers, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.
Chris Whitman, Minor League Medical Coordinator for the St. Louis Cardinals, joins the Inside Athletic Training podcast to talk about the PBATS One-Day Charity, which is currently raising money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. About the One-Day Charity The PBATS One-Day Charity is an annual charitable fundraiser established by the Minor League Coordinators under the umbrella of PBATS during the 2012 Winter Meetings. The charity was created with the mission of being able to give back ...
This week on the Inside Athletic Training podcast, we welcome in Anthony Parise from the University of Minnesota baseball program. Anthony leads athletic training for the Minnesota baseball team and shares his insight into working as a collegiate athletic trainer at a Power Five conference in the Big Ten. Anthony talks in great detail about his career path, traveling across the country for new jobs in athletic training, learning about which sports he enjoys covering most, his day-to-day at th...
This week on the Inside Athletic Training podcast we welcome in Jeff Wood, legendary athletic trainer from the University of Tennessee baseball program. Jeff talks about being a huge part of the 2024 College World Series championship team, his long career at the University of Tennessee, early days with the Baltimore Orioles, his thoughts on the new-age of athletic training and sports medicine, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.
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