Episode 17: Rachel Wilhem and Noreen Vlamakis, Rush Physical Therapy

To celebrate National Athletic Training month, we spend this episode highlighting our partnership with RUSH Physical Therapy. Noreen Vlamakis, the National Director of Sports Partnerships at Rush Physical Therapy, and Rachel Wilhelm, athletic trainer for DePaul through Rush Physical Therapy tell us how their experiences as students shaped their love for helping student-athletes. Rachel shares a behind-the-scenes look at her role, explaining what her typical day looks like in season while using a multitude of resources to keep DePaul’s Men’s Soccer and Golf teams healthy. We also discuss how these professionals handle the mental side of athletics and how an athlete’s identity is tied to sport. Noreen and Rachel also give insight into what these long yet rewarding hours look like for those interested in a career path in athletic training! 

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