Wrap It Up Sports Medicine + More

Former Jackson State Wide Receiver Michael Perkins sits down with Eli Hallak to discuss how coaches affect the lives of their players, the significance of building a foundation for overcoming adversity, and the importance of coaching for your athletes, not living through them.

Athletes often ignored come down the stretch this week as Eli Hallak and Victoria Chavez meet with Tiff Haub, the Director of Sports Health at Norton Healthcare. Together, they discuss the logistics of implementing medical care at Churchill Downs, its importance for Jockeys, and how comprehensive medical support promotes mental and physical well-being and performance.

In this episode, Eli Hallak meets with three future Athletic Trainers; Stephanie Probert, Kayla O’Shaugnausy, and Michael Miseltich. Together, they discuss their futures in the field, what it’s like getting to their goal, and how they can't wait until they pass their BOC.

This week, Eli Hallak and Victoria Chavez discuss Volunteerism, and Voluntoldism with Brianna Millard and Christina Scherr. These seasoned Athletic Trainers have a candid examination of how donating your time to others can strengthen your relationships with your community, and yourself.

Julie Rudy and Brian Gallagher talk with Eli Hallak and Joel Doerning about the transition of Athletic Trainers from College to High School. These seasoned professionals discuss the evolving roles of Athletic Trainers while debating the need for better work-life balance, improved compensation, and the multiple roles that they need to play to ensure quality care.

Ei Hallak and Victoria Chavez are joined by Athletic Trainers Amy Robinson and Aaron Strout. Join us for a lively discussion on assessing injuries, life on the Rodeo Circuit, and the crucial role that Athletic Trainers play in ensuring the well-being of all Athletes.

This week, Eli Hallak and Joel Doerning hold a discussion with Veteran Athletic Trainers Cindy Kramer, Tim Moscicki, and John Rentar. Together, these industry experts dive into Sports Medicine’s past to help understand its future. Join them for an insightful exchange about injury prevention, their love for sixty-plus hour work weeks, and the importance of being recognized in the Healthcare Profession.

Athletes who are often ignored are brought to light as Eli Hallak meets with Professional dancers, choreographers, and entertainers, Effie Tutko and Chase Bowden. Together, they discuss life as Competition Dancers, dancing’s physical toll on the body, and ways to improve the industry.

In this episode, Eli Hallak talks with two Ambassadors of Dance; Jackie Sleight and Julie Kay Stallcup. The three speak candidly about the importance of creating a nurturing environment in the dance studio, how investing in the dance world is an investment in the future, and tips that might help you win an Academy Award.

Eli Hallak discusses what it’s like to be a Young Professional in the world of Sports Medicine with three up-and-coming ATCs. Joining the conversation are Victoria Chavez, George Torres, and Victoria Kelley. Together, they pull back the curtain to share their insightful experiences on the world inside their school Athletic Training Facilities and Clinics.

This week, Eli Hallak sits down with Ky Kugler, President of the California Athletic Trainers Association (CATA), to discuss Athletic Training in California. Together, they take a deep dive into the upcoming legislation California Assembly Bill 796 (AB 796), and its potential impact on youth and high school athletics, as well as its role in reshaping the landscape of athletic healthcare within the state.

Kirsten Farrell, Athletic Training Coordinator for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), sits down with Eli Hallak and Joel Doerning to talk about the impact that healthcare professionals have on student athletes.

Former High School All-American football player and UCLA standout Defensive Back Dietrich Riley sits down with Eli Hallak, Joel Doerning, and Gabriel Hallak, to talk about the importance of quality coaches in Sports and how it can affect athletes on all levels.