AT Pit Crew Podcast

AT Pit Crew Podcast

Hosted by Ray Castle, an athletic trainer and EMT with 30+ years of experience, The AT Pit Crew Podcast covers sports emergency care topics with expert guests, including athletic trainers, physicians, EMS, and athletes. The show focuses on the "Pitcrew" approach to emergency care—a team-based, coordinated response to on-field emergencies. Each episode explores hot topics, real-world experiences, and best practices to improve emergency response in sports settings. Tune in for expert insights and practical tips to elevate your care.

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December 1, 2025 24 mins

Episode Description

Sports emergencies don’t give second chances. In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ryan Hart talks with Dr. Ray Castle (CEO of Action Medco and co‑author of the July 2024 Journal of EMS paper Best Practices for Emergency Action Planning and Implementation in Athletic Settings) about contemporary emergency care equipment and supplies.

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Endurance races don’t just test runners — they test your entire medical operations plan. In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, Dr. Ray Castle talks with Russell Sadberry, an athletic trainer with 32 years of experience at Katy Independent High School in Texas, about how to build scalable, reality-tested medical coverage for endurance and ultra-endurance events.

Russell brings a rar...

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    Title: Measuring Systolic BP by Palpation: Your Sideline Game-Changer for Loud Environments

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    Chaotic sidelines and roaring crowds can make traditional auscultation impossible. In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ryan Hart sits down with Dr. Ray Castle (CEO, Action Medicine Consultants) to teach athletic trainers and sports medicine pros how to accurately measure ...

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    In this special episode, Ray Castle welcomes Ryan Hart to the AT Pit Crew Podcast. Ryan recently joined Action Medicine Consultants as the Sports Medicine Event Manager and will be sharing hosting duties on future episodes. Learn about his journey from Louisiana to Colorado and back, his experience in clinical, surgical and industrial athletic training settin...

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    Recorded live at the Arkansas Secondary School Interprofessional Sports Emergency Care Course, or "Arkansas ISEC", July 7, 2025, at Cabot High School with guest Cheria McDonald – State School Nurse Consultant, Arkansas Department of Education.

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    Host Dr. Ray Castle, ATC, NREMT, is joined by Cheria McDonald, the State School Nurse Consultant for the Arkansas Divisio...

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    Recorded live at the Arkansas Secondary School Interprofessional Sports Emergency Care Course, or "Arkansas ISEC", July 7, 2025, at Cabot High School with guest Dr. Chuck Mason - Medical Director, Metro EMS (Little Rock AR) and emergency medicine physican at Cabot Emergency Hospital.

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    Host Dr. Ray Castle, ATC, NREMT, is joined by Dr. Chuck Mason—Emergency Room Phy...

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    (Recorded live at the Arkansas Secondary School Interprofessional Sports Emergency Care Course, or "Arkansas ISEC", July 7, 2025, at Cabot High School with guest Jason Cates, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer, Cabot Public Schools)


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    In this special on-location episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Dr. Ray Castle, ATC, NREMT—CEO of Action Medicine Consultants—is...

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    February 28, 2025 15 mins

    CEU Credit Available
    Earn CEU credit for this course and explore 58+ Sports Emergency Care Courses at https://courses.ceunleashed.com/ – an annual subscription is just $4.99/year!

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    In this special edition of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Dr. Ray Castle, ATC, NREMT—CEO of Action Medicine Consultants—launches the new Advice Line series. After gathering pressing quest...

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    CEU Credit Available
    Earn CEU credit for this course and explore 58+ Sports Emergency Care Courses at https://courses.ceunleashed.com/ – an annual subscription is just $4.99/year!


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    In this high-energy episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ray Castle welcomes Trish Bare Grounds, a leading expert in performing arts and action sports emergency care. Trish h...

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    CEU Credit Available

    Visit https://courses.ceunleashed.com/ to earn CEU credit for this course and access 50+ Sports Emergency Care Courses. Annual subscription for all courses is just $4.99/year!


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    In this high-impact episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ray Castle welcomes Kellie Loehr, ATC, head athletic trainer at USA Lacrosse. Kellie is a ...

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    **CEU Credit Available**

    Visit https://courses.ceunleashed.com/ to earn CEU credit for this course PLUS 55+ Sports Emergency Care Courses. Annual subscription $4.99/year for ALL courses!


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    In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, Dr. Jim Kyle discusses the WISE 5 initiative, which focuses on improving emergency response protocols for young athletes experiencing su...

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    **CEU Credit Available**

    Visit https://courses.ceunleashed.com/ to earn CEU credit for this course PLUS 50+ Sports Emergency Care Courses. Annual subscription $4.99/year for ALL courses!


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    In this impactful episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ray Castle welcomes Mike Hopper, head athletic trainer at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, Texas. Mike is a seasoned a...

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    In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, Ray Castle sits down with Dr. Ronnie Harper, EdD, ATC, NREMT, to explore the critical elements of emergency medicine in high school sports. With years of experience in trauma management and emergency response, Dr. Harper discusses the importance of emergency action plans, routine training drills, and effective communication in e...

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    **CEU Credit Available** 

    • Visit www.CEUnleashed.com to earn CEU credit for this course PLUS 50+ Sports Emergency Care Courses. Annual subscription $4.99/year for ALL courses!

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    In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, Ray Castle sits down with Caitlin Place, a dual-credentialed athletic trainer and EMT, to discuss her unique approach to emer...

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    **CEU Credit Available** 

    • Visit www.CEUnleashed.com to earn CEU credit for this course PLUS 50+ Sports Emergency Care Courses. Annual subscription $4.99/year for ALL courses!

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    In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ray Castle interviews Dr. Rod Walters, an expert in sports medicine and athletic training, to explore the crucial topic ...

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    In the inaugural episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ray Castle introduces the podcast's mission to enhance emergency care strategies within the sports medicine community. With over three decades of experience, Ray shares his journey from an athletic training student to a seasoned professional, emphasizing the importance of continual skill practice and communication in emergency sit...

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