The PATS Podcast

Episode 57 - PATS Week of Service with Mr. William Frye

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

 

Episode 56 - Katie Bartosik and Devin Kielur

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

Episode 55 - Discussion with East Stroudsburg University Students at PATS 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. 

 

 

Episode 54_Discussion with students from Moravian University

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

Episode 53_ Our New PATS President

The podcast was onsite for the 2024 Annual Symposium in Harrisburg and what better way to kick off the episodes than hearing from our new president, Dr. Jaime Mansell!. Listen in to hear about her expectations for the two year term and what we, the members, do to help her along the way!

 

Thank you, Dr. Mansell, for everything you do to lead the Pennsylvania Athletic Training Society!

Episode 52 - Joshua Cramer, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS

Jason had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Joshua Cramer, who currently serves as the chair of the Practice Advancement (COPA) Committee for the Pennsylvania Athletic Training Society.  Tune in to this episode to hear about Josh's interesting background, how he got into athletic training and his current role with NovaCare Rehabilitation.  From a committee standpoint, hear about the work that Josh and his committee are doing, his goals for his tenure as chair, and what we can do as a PATS member to help it get there!

For anyone that may want to get involved, or have questions for Josh, he can be reached at: COPAPATS@gmail.com

The podcast would love to hear from you! Have an idea for the show? Want to nominate someone to be a guest?? Or do you yourself want to be on a show!! Let's chat! Jason Kopec - jkopec@wcupa.edu.

"Lets be better athletic trainers."

Episode 51 - Garrett Miller

Over the past few episodes, we've recently heard a few references about the "going away" of the graduate assistant model.  We're learning that this is having a significant impact on many settings in the athletic training profession.

It seemed like an opportune time to speak with someone who recently was in this position, and hear about their positive experience in this role.

The PATS podcast welcomes Garrett Miller, currently an athletic trainer at Rider University and a recent graduate of the West Chester University Athletic Training Program and Graduate Assistant for the university.

Don't forget!!! If you have a topic you want to hear about, want to recommend a guest to make an appearance, or IF YOU WANT TO BE ON AN EPISODE.......feel free to reach out to our guest at any time!! Jason Kopec email: jkopec@wcupa.edu

Episode 50 - Kiernan Melograna

Jason had the opportunity to chat with Kiernan Melograna, chair of the Secondary School Committee for PATS.  Hear about the current struggles facing the secondary school setting, while also hearing about the committee's strategic plan to overcome those obstacles.  Be on the lookout for the survey that Kiernan references during the episode. 

Want to get involved with the committee? Reach out to Kiernan at secondaryschoolpats@gmail.com.

 

The podcast would love to hear from you! Have an idea for the show? Want to nominate someone to be a guest?? Or do you yourself want to be on a show!! Let's chat! Jason Kopec - jkopec@wcupa.edu.

"Lets be better athletic trainers."

Episode 49 - Mary Kathryn Schickel

The PATS podcast had the opportunity to speak with Mary Kathryn Schickel, Assistant Athletic Trainer at PennWest University and the chair of the Member Engagement and Value committee. Hear about her background and how she got involved with athletic training, PATS and her career now.  Additionally, we discuss everything about this committee and how they plan to better serve the members!

 

Have an idea for the show? Want to recommend a topic, guest, or do you yourself want to be on an episode?!?!? Reach out to our host, Jason Kopec, at anytime! Email: jkopec@wcupa.edu 

Episode 48 - Wendy Wheeler, DAT, LAT, ATC

The PATS podcast was lucky enough to be joined by Dr. Wendy Wheeler.  In addition to her role as an athletic trainer at Millersville University, Wendy currently serves as the chair for the College and University subcommittee within PATS.  We discuss a lot of important topics that ATs are facing within these settings.  Hear about what this subcommittee has planned, and how you can get involved and have your voice be heard!! Ready to step up?!?! Reach out to Wendy directly at CollegePATS@gmail.com.

https://www.gopats.org/committees

https://www.millersville.edu/athletictraining/staff/index.php

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