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The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society invites you to join Jason Kopec as he starts a conversation with members of the athletic training community and experts from around the country to engage and foster relationships in the state, talk about current topics that affect athletes and provide resources for all of us to be better athletic trainers.
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5 days ago
Episode 60 Part 4 - Yvette Ingram
5 days ago
5 days ago
Join us for a monumental, 4 part episode! To celebrate both National Athletic Training Month and National Women’s History Month, we are joined by three of the most influential athletic trainers in our field. We kick off this series with Ms. Jasmin Lalin, chair of the PATS Inclusivity Committee and athletic trainer at Shippensburg University. Hear about Jasmin’s journey in the profession, her work within PATS and the brainstorming behind the committee’s ideas of this panel of amazing individuals. Make sure you don’t miss any of the episodes.
Part 1 – Jasmin Lalin, MS, LAT, ATC, CES (Chair of the Inclusivity Committee)
https://www.gopats.org/committees
Part 2 – Linda Mazzolli, (PATS Hall of Fame Inductee – 2018)MS, LAT, ATC, PTA, PES
https://www.gopats.org/2018
Part 3 - Cecilia Yost (First Female President of PATS, PATS Hall of Fame Inductee - 2005)
https://www.gopats.org/2005
Part 4 – Yvette Ingram PhD., LAT, ATC (PATS Hall of Fame Inductee – 2019)
https://www.gopats.org/2019
Special shoutout to all the members of the PATS Inclusivity Club, for all of their hard work and dedication: Jasmin Lalin, Ethan Alderman, Bonnie Siple, Merecedes Himmons.
Do you have an idea for the show, including topics or guests? Reach out to our host at any time! We would love your feedback! Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and tell your friends to give us a follow!
Host: Jason Kopec - jkopec@wcupa.edu

5 days ago
Episode 60 Part 3 - Cecilia Yost
5 days ago
5 days ago
Join us for a monumental, 4 part episode! To celebrate both National Athletic Training Month and National Women’s History Month, we are joined by three of the most influential athletic trainers in our field. We kick off this series with Ms. Jasmin Lalin, chair of the PATS Inclusivity Committee and athletic trainer at Shippensburg University. Hear about Jasmin’s journey in the profession, her work within PATS and the brainstorming behind the committee’s ideas of this panel of amazing individuals. Make sure you don’t miss any of the episodes.
Part 1 – Jasmin Lalin, MS, LAT, ATC, CES (Chair of the Inclusivity Committee)
https://www.gopats.org/committees
Part 2 – Linda Mazzolli, (PATS Hall of Fame Inductee – 2018)MS, LAT, ATC, PTA, PES
https://www.gopats.org/2018
Part 3 - Cecilia Yost (First Female President of PATS, PATS Hall of Fame Inductee - 2005)
https://www.gopats.org/2005
Part 4 – Yvette Ingram PhD., LAT, ATC (PATS Hall of Fame Inductee – 2019)
https://www.gopats.org/2019
Special shoutout to all the members of the PATS Inclusivity Club, for all of their hard work and dedication: Jasmin Lalin, Ethan Alderman, Bonnie Siple, Merecedes Himmons.
Do you have an idea for the show, including topics or guests? Reach out to our host at any time! We would love your feedback! Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and tell your friends to give us a follow!
Host: Jason Kopec - jkopec@wcupa.edu

5 days ago
Episode 60 Part 2 - Linda Mazzoli
5 days ago
5 days ago
Join us for a monumental, 4 part episode! To celebrate both National Athletic Training Month and National Women’s History Month, we are joined by three of the most influential athletic trainers in our field. We kick off this series with Ms. Jasmin Lalin, chair of the PATS Inclusivity Committee and athletic trainer at Shippensburg University. Hear about Jasmin’s journey in the profession, her work within PATS and the brainstorming behind the committee’s ideas of this panel of amazing individuals. Make sure you don’t miss any of the episodes.
Part 1 – Jasmin Lalin, MS, LAT, ATC, CES (Chair of the Inclusivity Committee)
https://www.gopats.org/committees
Part 2 – Linda Mazzolli, (PATS Hall of Fame Inductee – 2018)MS, LAT, ATC, PTA, PES
https://www.gopats.org/2018
Part 3 - Cecilia Yost (First Female President of PATS, PATS Hall of Fame Inductee - 2005)
https://www.gopats.org/2005
Part 4 – Yvette Ingram PhD., LAT, ATC (PATS Hall of Fame Inductee – 2019)
https://www.gopats.org/2019
Special shoutout to all the members of the PATS Inclusivity Club, for all of their hard work and dedication: Jasmin Lalin, Ethan Alderman, Bonnie Siple, Merecedes Himmons.
Do you have an idea for the show, including topics or guests? Reach out to our host at any time! We would love your feedback! Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and tell your friends to give us a follow!
Host: Jason Kopec - jkopec@wcupa.edu

5 days ago
Episode 60 Part 1 - Jasmin Lalin
5 days ago
5 days ago
Join us for a monumental, 4 part episode! To celebrate both National Athletic Training Month and National Women’s History Month, we are joined by three of the most influential athletic trainers in our field. We kick off this series with Ms. Jasmin Lalin, chair of the PATS Inclusivity Committee and athletic trainer at Shippensburg University. Hear about Jasmin’s journey in the profession, her work within PATS and the brainstorming behind the committee’s ideas of this panel of amazing individuals. Make sure you don’t miss any of the episodes.
Part 1 – Jasmin Lalin, MS, LAT, ATC, CES (Chair of the Inclusivity Committee)
https://www.gopats.org/committees
Part 2 – Linda Mazzolli, (PATS Hall of Fame Inductee – 2018)MS, LAT, ATC, PTA, PES
https://www.gopats.org/2018
Part 3 - Cecilia Yost (First Female President of PATS, PATS Hall of Fame Inductee - 2005)
https://www.gopats.org/2005
Part 4 – Yvette Ingram PhD., LAT, ATC (PATS Hall of Fame Inductee – 2019)
https://www.gopats.org/2019
Special shoutout to all the members of the PATS Inclusivity Club, for all of their hard work and dedication: Jasmin Lalin, Ethan Alderman, Bonnie Siple, Merecedes Himmons.
Do you have an idea for the show, including topics or guests? Reach out to our host at any time! We would love your feedback! Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and tell your friends to give us a follow!
Host: Jason Kopec - jkopec@wcupa.edu

Monday Dec 02, 2024
Episode 59_Austin Pascarella M.S., LAT, ATC, EMT, PES
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
The conclusion of fall sports can only mean one thing, the start of the NCAA men's and women's basketball seasons! On this episode, we are joined by Austin Pascarella, athletic trainer for the men's basketball team at Duquesne University. Join us to hear about Austin's background and a look inside the life of an athletic trainer in the Division 1 Basketball setting.
Austin Pascarella
https://goduquesne.com/staff-directory/austin-pascarella/1567
The podcast would love to hear from YOU! Do you want to hear a specific topic, nominate a guest, or to be on the show yourself?!?!?! Reach out to our host!
Jason Kopec: jkopec@wcupa.edu

Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Episode 58 - Joe Vogler, MS, RAA, LAT, ATC
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
ALERT!! Episode republished!! (Thanks to our past-president, Nicky Cattano, for catching the editing mishap!) Hear the uninterrupted episode now!
On the latest episode of the PATS podcast, we were able to sit down with Joe Vogler, current athletic director at Unionville-Chadds Ford School district. Hear about his transition from the high school athletic trainer to his current role, and why he felt like his background as an athletic trainer prepared him to be able to make the jump to his current role. Additionally, Joe talks about his involvement with the Adam Taliaferro Foundation and the incredible work the organization does in the community!
Adam Taliaferro Foundation - to learn more or to get involved, please visit their website at: https://taliaferrofoundation.org/
Do you have an idea for the show, including topics or guests? Reach out to our host at any time! We would love your feedback! Make sure to follow us where ever you get your podcasts, and tell your friends to give us a follow!
Host: Jason Kopec - jkopec@wcupa.edu

Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Episode 57 - PATS Week of Service with Mr. William Frye
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Happy PATS Week of Service! The podcast was joined today by Bill Frye, a true advocate of the Week of Service Initiative. Listen to our discussion on Bill's background, his amazing efforts in the community and his advice on getting involved! Interested in getting out there in your community? Feel free to reach out to Bill directly for ways to best utilize your efforts! Remember, lets be better athletic trainers, together!
Contact our guest:
William Frye: bill.frye78@gmail.com
Do you have a recommendation for a topic on the show, want to recommend a guest, or do you yourself want to be on an episode?!?! Reach out to our host, Jason Kopec, at anytime!! jkopec@wcupa.edu

Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Episode 56 - Katie Bartosik and Devin Kielur
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
The PATS podcast welcomes two new guests to the show, Katie Bartosik and Devin Kielur. Both Katie and Devin have recently joined the PATS Executive Board, undertaking the roles of Southeast and Southwest PA Regional Representatives. Listen in to hear their stories, background and life as an Athletic Trainer. Additionally, hear about their new roles on the EB, their goals and expectations for their term and what they have in store for us all!
Contact information for our guests, should you want to reach out to them to help them, help us!
Katie Bartosik: sereppats@gmail.com
Devin Kielur: swreppats@gmail.com
If you have a topic you would like heard discussed on an episode, if you would like to nominate an individual to be on an episode, or if you yourself want to be on the show, please don't hesitate to reach out to our host!!!
Jason Kopec: jkopec@wcupa.edu

Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Episode 55 - Discussion with East Stroudsburg University Students at PATS 2024
Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Fall is definitely in the air! As the academic year is in full swing, we look back to warmer days at the 2024 PATS symposium. We were lucky enough to be joined by three students from the East Stroudsburg University AT Program: Emily Thran, Sarah Whaleski, and Rachael Sereno. Hear about their experiences in the program and their career goals and aspirations.

Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Episode 54_Discussion with students from Moravian University
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
The PATS podcast had the opportunity to hear from three new graduates of the AT program at Moravian University. Listen in to hear about their experiences, favorite memories and the times they shared together over the last few years.
Guests:
Alissa Strouse
Hunter Steidinger
Hannah Devlin
We would love to hear from you! Do you have an idea for the show? Want to nominate someone to be a guest?? Or do you yourself want to be on an episode??? Lets chat!!!! Reach out to our host, Jason Kopec, at any time. jkopec@wcupa.edu