On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, host Sam Radbil sits down with Todd Tomczyk, Director of Sports Medicine for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Todd talks about his career and stops along with the way including time with Cleveland and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Todd gives his best advice for students looking to break into professional baseball athletic training, shares his "welcome to the big leagues" moments from early on in his career, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode, host Sam Radbil sits down with Brian Ebel, longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Orioles. Brian talks about his early days in Baltimore working under Richie Bancells, a PBATS Hall of Famer, grinding his way through Minor League Baseball, his leadership approach as the man in charge of the athletic training staff, his best advice for college students and interns, his time working with Cal Ripken Jr. during the ironman streak, insight into how Cal Ripken Jr. approached every day at the park, the little details that have led to Brian having such an illustrious career in baseball and athletic training, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, host Sam Radbil sits down with Brett Walker, Chicago White Sox Director of Rehabilitation. Brett shares incredible insights into becoming one of the younger athletic trainers in Major League Baseball, his advice for younger students looking to get into the game, stories from his early days as a volunteer athletic trainer and physical therapist, working his first internship with the D'Backs, winning 2018 athletic training staff of the year, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, host Sam Radbil sits down with Kyle Togerson, Mariners' head athletic trainer. Kyle shares in-depth stories and insights about his road to becoming one of the youngest head athletic trainers in Major League Baseball history, working for his hometown team in Seattle, his communication with Mariners' staff, coaches, and managers, and the excitement surrounding the Mariners' organization and players in 2023. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode, host Sam Radbil sits down with Brian Schulman, longtime athletic trainer for the Oakland Athletics to discuss Brian's new role as the Director of Sports Medicine and Rehab with the club. Brian talks about his experience working in the NFL, his relationships with athletic trainers across major professional sports, why communication is absolutely key for athletic training pros and students looking to get into the game, what he looks for in new hires and athletic training applicants, and much more.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, host Sam Radbil sits down with Kathy Dieringer, President of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). Kathy talks about her road the becoming just the 15th president in NATA history, her passion for athletic training, the future of the profession, and her best advice for students and young professionals looking to make their mark in the world of athletic training and sports medicine. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, host Sam Radbil sits down with Nick Frangella, head athletic trainer for the Chicago Cubs. Nick talks about his road to the big leagues, working as the head athletic trainer for his hometown team, getting his first-ever internship with the Cubs, the support he has felt from the city of Chicago during his journey into athletic training, working with new Cubs' players at the big league level, building trust with MLB players, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, host Sam Radbil sits down with JK Davis from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. JK shares information on the best practices for nutrition for the baseball athlete, along with key tips for recovery and optimizing sleep over the course of a 162-game Major League Baseball season. JK also speaks about Gatorade Sports Science Institute's impact on the profession of athletic training and sports performance. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, host Sam Radbil sits down with Mark Rogow, head athletic trainer of the San Diego Padres. Mark talks about his road to the big leagues, his time working as an athletic trainer for the Department of Defense and the United States Navy SEALs, the pressure of high expectations for the Padres this year, working to have players at their best in October for a playoff run, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, host Sam Radbil sits down with Nick Jensen, Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Medical Coordinator. Nick talks about his road to becoming a MiLB Coordinator, what that job means for the Brewers organization, his communication with the athletic training staff and front office, his day-to-day responsibilities during spring training and the regular season, along with his meaningful time spent at East Carolina University. Nick also provides advice for college students looking to get into professional baseball athletic training and shares some awesome insight into the Brewers organization and their sports medicine department. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, host Sam Radbil welcomes  Amanda Lee, the Athletic Trainer for the Seattle Mariners AA affiliate, the Arkansas Travelers. Amanda has worked with the Mariners organization for several years, and in this episode, she shares her experience working with professional baseball players. She provides insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of an athletic trainer and how they work with players to keep them healthy and performing at their best. Throughout the episode, Amanda discusses the challenges of working with professional athletes, the importance of education for athletic trainers, how she got her start in baseball, and insight into her life as a woman athletic trainer in a male sport. She also shares some of the most rewarding moments of her career.Whether you're a sports fan or an aspiring athletic trainer, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of athletic training. So, tune in and learn from one of the best in the business, Amanda Lee, as she takes us inside the world of athletic training in professional baseball.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

Welcome to the "Inside Athletic Training" podcast, where host Sam Radbil takes a deep dive into the world of sports medicine with experts in the field. In this episode, we are joined by Mike Frostad, Head Athletic Trainer & Director of Sports Medicine for the Los Angeles Angels.Mike brings over two decades of experience in sports medicine and has worked with some of the biggest names in sports. He provides a unique perspective on the daily operations of an athletic training staff and sports medicine department in a professional sports organization. Throughout the episode, Mike shares his insights on communication with players, his 2021 World Series Championship with the Atlanta Braves, the challenges that come with managing a team of athletes with different needs, the upcoming World Baseball Classic, and much more. He also discusses the importance of relationships between medical staff, coaches, and players, and the role mental health awareness plays in professional sports today. Whether you're a fan of baseball, interested in sports medicine, or simply curious about the inner workings of a professional sports organization, this episode is for you. Tune in to gain a better understanding of the vital role that athletic trainers play in keeping athletes healthy and on the field.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode, host Sam Radbil talks to Jeff Desjardins, an assistant athletic trainer with the Cleveland Guardians. Jeff talks about his path through the Minor Leagues, the trust it takes to foster great relationships with Major League Baseball players, coaches, and managers, and why spring training is one of the most challenging stretches of work during the entire season for athletic trainers. Jeff also talks about the importance of listening and communicating clearly during the early years in baseball as an athletic trainer, along with his best advice for students, interns, and younger athletic training professionals. Don't miss this week's episode of the Inside Athletic Training podcast!For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, host Sam Radbil sits down with Tomas Vera, assistant athletic trainer for the Cincinnati Reds and head athletic trainer for Team Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Tomas shares insight into his career as an athletic trainer, making his way from his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela. Tomas talks about the pressures of representing his home country in the World Baseball Classic, what it's like preparing for the WBC and Major League Baseball spring training at the same time, his path through the Minor Leagues, and much more. Don't miss today's episode with Tomas Vera. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, we welcome Ryan DiPanfilo, Head Athletic Trainer for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ryan speaks, in great detail, about his path to becoming one of the youngest Head Athletic Trainers in the history of Major League Baseball. He touches on what he looks for in a staff member when hiring, the importance of continuing education in the profession of athletic training, what it takes to communicate with the front office during the MLB draft and in the midst of trades and signings, along with some of his best advice for younger up-and-coming athletic trainers and students looking to break into the game. Don't miss this insightful episode of Inside Athletic Training.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, join us as we sit down with Shawn Fcasni, Manager of Sports Medicine and Performance at Major League Baseball. Shawn oversees the health and well-being of all Minor League Baseball umpires and is also involved at the Major League Baseball level. With over 20 years of experience in the field of athletic training, Shawn shares his insights on the career path of an athletic trainer, his time with the Philadelphia Phillies, a welcome to the big leagues moment, and the unique challenges faced by MLB and MiLB umpires as they navigate a grueling baseball schedule. Shawn shares additional knowledge about umpire training and how his team works to keep umpires at the top of their game to make baseball the best sport it can be. Get an inside look at the world of sports medicine and performance as it relates to umpires, as well as players.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

In this episode of "Inside Athletic Training," host Sam Radbil welcomes Corey Tremble, Medical & Rehabilitation Coordinator for the Detroit Tigers. Corey shares his expertise in running the athletic training staff at multiple levels of Minor League Baseball, as well as the day-to-day responsibilities of a Medical Coordinator in professional baseball. Corey also talks about his best advice for college students looking to break into professional sports in athletic training, and how important it is to continue your education in the profession. Lastly, Corey touches on the valuable lessons he's learned in baseball and the gratification that comes from helping professional athletes return to play after injury. Don't miss this brand new episode of "Inside Athletic Training" with guest Corey Tremble.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

In this episode of "Inside Athletic Training," host Sam Radbil welcomes Ben Potenziano, Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Miami Marlins. Ben shares his expertise on the latest techniques and technologies in athletic training, as well as the day-to-day responsibilities of an athletic trainer in professional sports. He also discusses the challenges and rewards of working with elite athletes, and the importance of injury prevention and rehabilitation. Ben also gives insight on how he deals with game-day injuries and how he works with the Marlins coaching staff to keep the players healthy. Ben also shares behind-the-scenes details about his road to becoming a Major League Baseball athletic trainer and his best advice for up-and-coming athletic trainers in sports. Don't miss this brand new episode of "Inside Athletic Training" with guest Ben Potenziano.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.