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Are Small Dreams Just as Valid as Big Dreams?
Are Small Dreams Just as Valid as Big Dreams? We often hear the mantra to "dream big" or "reach for the stars." But does this pressure to...

Shelby Daly
12 hours ago2 min read
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10 Month Positions
As athletic trainers, have we considered the implications of how many college and high school settings offer only 10 month positions and...

Shelby Daly
3 days ago1 min read
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Athletic Training Population (BOC)
As we wrap up 2024, here are a few stats from last year on the population of athletic training from the Board of Certification for the...

Shelby Daly
Apr 211 min read
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Questions About the Leadership Changes at NATA
Has anyone been tracking the changes that are happening at the National Athletic Trainers' Association? I have been trying to keep up to...

Shelby Daly
Apr 182 min read
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AT Debate - Value and Worth?
What is the most valuable skill of an athletic trainer vs. what skill creates the highest earning potential? And an even bigger question,...

Shelby Daly
Apr 142 min read
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Decline in First-Time BOC Test Takers?
Looking at the number of certified athletic trainers, should we be worried about the decline in how many first-time test takers that are...

Shelby Daly
Apr 141 min read
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BOC BCS-O
While the scope of practice keeps increasing for athletic trainers, how much more can we fit into a 2 year masters program? Are specialty...

Shelby Daly
Apr 71 min read
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Professional Dues
Going into the new year where are all your dues going? 1. Support for Professional Development: Membership dues help fund professional...

Shelby Daly
Apr 42 min read
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Big Government Bursting Their Bubble?
What Business Should a "Governing" National Organization Provide? An organization should exercise minimal influence over individuals,...

Shelby Daly
Mar 312 min read
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Employer's Obligations
What are an employer's obligations to their employees ethically, morally, and spiritually? Employers' ethical, moral, and spiritual...

Shelby Daly
Mar 282 min read
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Held Back By Systemic Challenges
The profession of athletic training has made significant strides in recent years, but there are systemic challenges holding the community...

Shelby Daly
Mar 242 min read
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Is debt inherently linked to being a student?
Why do I need to demonstrate financial need (FASFA) for a scholarship that's intended to help prevent me from falling into debt or...

Shelby Daly
Mar 211 min read
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Presenting Research Through Podcasts
Could podcasts be the best next evolutionary step of scholarly work? The current landscape of academic research heavily relies on...

Shelby Daly
Mar 141 min read
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Athletic Trainers and MAHA
No matter where you lie on the political spectrum as an athletic trainer, we have an opportunity to kick the door down by leveraging the...

Shelby Daly
Mar 112 min read
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Arkansas Legislation HB1213 (2025)
Arkansas Athletic Training Legislation HB 1213 Key Provisions: Definition of "Athlete": The bill revises the definition to encompass...

Shelby Daly
Mar 111 min read
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Comparing with Broad Strokes
I’m not sure why athletic trainers continue to make broad salary comparisons to “all” physical therapists or “all” allied health...

Shelby Daly
Mar 101 min read
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Rhode Island Legislation 2025
Athletic trainers are pushing legislation in Rhode Island! Epi-Pens, Concussions, High School Coverage, oh my! 🎯 SB 319 - Provide a...

Shelby Daly
Mar 91 min read
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Georgia Legislation 2025
Georgia Athletic Training Legislation AB 314 ▪️ Stop imposters from posing as ATs by closing a dangerous loophole that allows untrained...

Shelby Daly
Mar 81 min read
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Why Are ATs Being Kept In The Dark?
In a time where healthcare has become very specialized, difficult to access, and exorbitantly expensive, why are athletic trainers still...

Shelby Daly
Mar 71 min read
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The IRS 1099 is Living in the Stone Age
Does anyone else find it odd that IRS 1099 reporting minimum is still $600.... which is the same amount that has been in place since its...

Shelby Daly
Mar 71 min read
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Home Depot and DoorDash Beating Bureaucracy
How do you beat bureaucracy? Get them in the weeds of operations! Home Depot Home Depot is launching a new policy designed to strengthen...

Shelby Daly
Mar 41 min read
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The Limit Does Not Exist for CEs
For athletic trainers.... It's another reporting year for continuing education. Have you completed all 50 CEs yet? Did you know that...

Shelby Daly
Feb 281 min read
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Mislead Guidance?
Do you ever feel like you were misled when you were considering athletic training as a career? Were you unaware of the challenges and...

Shelby Daly
Feb 211 min read
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Continuing Education Reporting Year 2025
Athletic Trainers completing their 2025 continuing education requirement ..."Gotta Catch Them All" Did you know there have been recent...

Shelby Daly
Feb 181 min read
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