Sports Medicine Broadcast

Sports Medicine Broadcast

- a Podcast to Promote and Improve YOUR practice of Athletic Training

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September 22, 2026 • 15 mins

Sports Medicine Broadcast

A Podcast to Promote and Improve Your Practice as an Athletic Trainer

When an overhead or rotational athlete—such as a baseball pitcher, softball player, volleyball server, or tennis player—suffers a significant upper extremity injury, traditional care often calls for shutdown periods lasting anywhere from six weeks to several ...

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A Podcast to Promote and Improve Your Practice as an Athletic Trainer

In a recent episode of the Sports Medicine Broadcast, host Chase Morales, along with Ross Little and second-year M.A. student Dorothy Bailey, sat down with Dr. Craig Garrison, Director of Research and Education at the Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. Garrison shared critical insights on identifying and correcting faulty throwing mechanics, ...

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August 11, 2026 • 34 mins

As an AT in Idaho, Tracy Collins shares the beauty of the state and some of the challenges the Athletic Trainers face. With over 300 ATs, the Idaho ATA joins the Sports Medicine Broadcast to discuss work-life balance.

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Host Jeremy Jackson sits down with Tracy Collins, Head Athletic Trainer at Lewis-Clark State College, to discuss her long career and the unique life of an AT in Idaho. The...

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July 28, 2026 • 38 mins

Being an AT in Georgia is a lot like being an AT in Texas. Rob Dicks knew he wanted to become an AT by the time he started high school. He is now leading the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association.

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This episode features Jeremy Jackson and Rob Dix, the current President of the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association (GATA). Rob shares his journey from a 14-year-old aspiring ‘sp...

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July 14, 2026 • 32 mins

Being an AT in Florida offers many opportunities. Dr. Pradeep Vanguri joins Ben Stephenson and Jeremy Jackson to share what being an AT in Florida is like.

Leadership in the Sunshine State: Dr. Pradeep Vanguri on the Future of Athletic Training in Florida

Jeremy Jackson and Ben Stevenson welcome Dr. Pradeep Vanguri, President of the Athletic Trainers Association of Florida (ATAF), to the Sports Medicine broadcast podcast to discus...

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Dr. Robert Fullick joins Ben Stephenson and Amari Mercadel at the Sports Medicine Update to discuss shoulder evaluations in the athletic shoulder.

Run down of extra tests, such as bear hug.

You learn more as time goes on, good training and fine-tuning over the years. A bear hug assesses a specific part of the subscapular tendon. Other testing may be normal with an upper subscapular tendon injury.&...

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Explore Matthew Hutton’s insights on bridging rehab & reconditioning, chronic vs. acute loads, strength, FMS, and preventing reinjury.

Q: What inspired your journey to become an Athletic Trainer (AT) and specifically led you to work with soccer, particularly the Dynamo?

A: My interest began in high school, where I excelled in science and math. After unsatisfying experiences shadowing a ...

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June 2, 2026 • 13 mins

Understand asthma in athletes, including environmental triggers, gender disparities, and symptom differentiation.

Q: Is there a correlation between working in an area with chemical plants and developing asthma?

A: Living near chemical plants, such as Pasadena High School, can lead to a higher incidence of asthma due to pollutants. These pollutants can damage tissues and cause respiratory issues, m...

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May 13, 2026 • 16 mins
April 15, 2026 • 19 mins

Discover Leslie Bennett’s insights on being an exceptional athletic training preceptor, her passion for the profession, and advice for aspiring ATCs.

Q: What makes you an exceptional preceptor, and why do students consistently choose to learn from you?

A: I’ve been practicing since 2009, having graduated from TXST and then joining MHH. I became a preceptor in 2016 when I joined UST, wh...

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Care You Can Count On is the theme for National Athletic Training Month (NATM). AJ Duffy joins my UH MAT students to discuss the future of Athletic Training.

This episode of the Sports Medicine Broadcast, hosted by Jeremy Jackson and joined by student medics Ben Stephenson, Caroline Hayes, and Katie Gibson, features NATA President AJ Duffy discussing the future of the Athletic Trainer profession and leadership.

AJ Duffy‘s ...

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March 18, 2026 • 31 mins

Stephanie Kuzydym shares some of the background before becoming known as Safer Sidelines on Twitter (X).

Stephanie, where did the Safer Sidelines journey start?

I was a high school tennis player and visited the AT often.

My mom spotted the signs of overheating.

I started to train for marathons and learned more about heat illness.

I took a storytelling class in college and heard the story about a L...

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March 11, 2026 • 30 mins

Chronic Back Pain is probably the least favorite for most clinicians, but it is one of the most reported reasons for office visits. Brent Ness joins the Sports Medicine Broadcast to discuss how Aclarion is helping provide imaging that can identify biomarkers and find where the pain is actually coming from.

Brent, recall your earliest interaction with Athletic Trainers.

My kids played sports in hi...

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March 4, 2026 • 9 mins

Learn about scoliosis rehab with Lauren Ferrante, PT, DPT, OCS. Explore home exercises, manual therapies, and AT tools for scoliosis.

Q: What are the most important home exercises for scoliosis?

A: Key home exercises focus on spinal mobility, especially for those who sit frequently. Cat-cows and thoracic rotation are crucial. Depending on comfort level, core activation exercises like supine march...

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February 18, 2026 • 36 mins

ACL Reconstruction, Repair or Regrowth…which is right for you? Chris Antonelli has worked with a lot of BEAR implant patients for several years. Thank you, Miach Orthopedics, for pushing progress.

Chris Share your AT Story?  

Purdue for undergrad

Baseball injuries led me to discover sports medicine

Worked with a bunch of sports in college 

During undergrad  

Offer ...

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January 29, 2026 • 17 mins

We would love to hear your stories of Dr. Josh Yellen’s impact on your life and career.

Help support the future of Athletic Training.

Contact Amari – Ammercad@cougarnet.uh.edu

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