The PATS Podcast

Eisode 10:Richard Bertie

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On today’s episode, Richard Bertie MS, LAT, ATC, PES, joins us to discuss his career working D1 Athletics, his experience traveling with athletics, utilizing his PES background, and more. Stick around to the Lightning Round for another great explanation of what it means to be an Athletic Trainer!
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This is another great episode so click the link and have a listen!
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In this Episode Rich discusses:
His background and education.
What a typical day looks like at the D1 level.
The level of access to resources available to athletes.
Availability and philosophy of D1 athletic trainers.
The Lighting Round ⚡️⚡️

Episode 9: Brandon Mazza

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On today’s episode, Brandon Mazza, LAT, ATC, PES, joins us to discuss his career working for UPMC and the Pittsburgh Penguins. With Brandon’s split role, we get a detailed look at both ends of the AT spectrum and discuss how professional and high school athletes are the same but very different. Brandon also gives us the run down on what sports currently look like in Pittsburgh during the pandemic. 
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This is another great episode so click the link and have a listen!
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In this Episode Brandon discusses:
His background and education.
What a typical day looks like being split between the high school and Penguins.
The multiple layers of sports medicine in professional sports.
What return to sport looks like for the Penguins.
What return to sports looks like for high schools in Pittsburgh.
Brandon’s philosophy on manual therapy.
The Lighting Round ⚡️⚡️

Episode 8: Joe Iezzi

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Get to know Joe Iezzi with Adam and Phil!

Episode 7: Meet the Co-Hosts

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Get to know your PATS Podcast Hosts! In today’s episode, Phil and Adam sit down with well...Phil and Adam.
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Topics discussed:
✅ Backgrounds and why Athletic Training.
✅ Current roles and side hustles.
✅ Coolest experiences.
✅ Inter-professional collaboration.
✅ And much more...
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Episode 6: Nicole Cattano

On today’s episode, Nicole Cattano, PhD, LAT, ATC, Athletic Trainer and Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Medicine at West Chester University, joins us to discuss her career path. This is an awesome episode that you don’t want to miss. We discuss why Nicole feels her dual role as both professor and clinical preceptor blend so well and her experience combining EBP and patient centered care! 

In this Episode Nicole discusses: 
- Her background and education.
- What a typical day looks like in her dual role at WCU. 
- How she blends EBP and patient centered care. 
- Her goals during her time as president of PATS. 
- Her coolest and most memorable experiences. 
- Advice for young professionals.
- Lightning Round 
- And stick around for the wrap up where we discuss what ATRs might look like post-pandemic!

Episode 5: Kathryn Barr

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On today’s episode, Kathryn Barr, DPT, ATC, EMT-B, CMTPT, Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer at Allegheny Health Network Sports Performance and Physical Therapy, joins us to discuss her career as a dual credentialed ATC / PT. This is a great episode that you don’t want to miss. We discuss everything from Pain Science to how Kathryn built an AT business as an Independent Contractor! 

In this Episode Kathryn discusses: 
- Her background and education.
- What a typical day looks like in the clinic.
- Her role as an ATC / PT.
- Her current role due to the pandemic.
- Which leads us into everything Pain Science!
- How she built an athletic training program at a private high school as an independent contractor!
- And don’t miss the Lightning Round to find out Katie’s dream job, what she does for fun, her inspiration and what being an AT means to her!

Episode 4: Dr. Paula Turocy

On today’s Episode, Paula Sammarone Turocy, EdD, LAT, ATC, Director of the Pre-Medical and Health Professions Programs at @Duquesne University, joins us to discuss her career that has earned her numerous awards not to mention being in the @NATA Hall of Fame. Dr. Turocy talks to us about the early struggles of the female athletic trainer trying to earn her spot at the table in a predominantly male dominated field as well as the important role she played in helping push the profession forward by helping promote important legislation in the state as the President of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society.  

In this Episode Paula discusses: 
- How she got started in athletic training in high school by reading the @cramer Handbook.
- Being the first woman to work high school football in the state of Michigan. 
- Why she decided to go to West Chester State University.
- What it took to succeed as a woman in athletic training. 
- How she is using her AT skills in a unique setting at the Washington City Mission. 
- Her current role at Duquesne University. 
- Her time spent as the President of PATS.
- Why it’s important to know your skill set and know how to use it maximally within the law!
- What she does for fun, what inspires her and what it means to be an Athletic Trainer!

Episode 3: Larry Cooper

In today’s Episode, absolute LEGEND Larry Cooper sits down with us to talk about his career as an Athletic Trainer in the Secondary School setting. Coop is a PATS Hall of Famer and will soon be inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame. This episode runs a little bit longer than our typical show but it is chalk full of great advice and we dive into everything from volunteerism to building relationships! You don’t want to miss this episode! 

Highlights
• Find out why the secondary school setting is a career destination!
• Why you should volunteer. 
• What is ATLAS and how did it start.
• What makes a good leader.
• The importance of protecting ourselves and not just our athletes! 
• Stick around until the end for a BONUS question!

Episode 2: Jessica Falvo

Ever wonder what it is like to work as an #AthleticTrainer at an inner-city high school? In Episode #2 of the @goPATSat Podcast, Adam Richmond and Philip Hensler sit down with Jess Falvo to talk about the evolution of her career and jump into some specifics regarding the structure of her current position at UPMC Sports Medicine and The Pittsburgh Public Schools.

Topics Discussed:
• Facility Locations
• Busing Schedules
• The “3 Exercise Rule”
• Challenges faced when working with a multicultural student body. 
• Also, find out Jess’s top memorable football game, her secret ambition and hidden talents! 

Time Codes for topics:
1:58 - Current setting
3:57 - Typical Day
5:55 - Challenges faces with rehab, off site venues and schedules
9:30 - Favorite parts of current setting
11:36 - Jess' passion for working with the "underdogs" and in a multi cultural setting
13:30 - Challenges with multi cultural setting and resources to help
17:30 - Memorable experiences
20:30 - Career Evolution
23:00 - Advice for the young professional
25:30 - Lightning Round
28:25 - What does it mean to be an Athletic Trainer

Episode 1 Pilot: Nate Nester

In this episode Adam and Philip sit down with Nate Nester from Dickinson College and talk about his career as an Athletic Trainer

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