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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Alabama Athletic Training Legislation Loan Reimbursement and Grants for Rural School Coverage
More Active Athletic Training Legislation! Alabama Legislation HB 288 Student Loan Reimbursement for Athletic Trainers and Athletic...

Shelby Daly
Feb 151 min read


Excuse My French Canada
Pardon my French, but I've always been told not to compare myself to others—however, can we compare countries? Given that the athletic...

Shelby Daly
Feb 141 min read


A Narrow Focus on Compensation
Perhaps we’re narrowing our focus too much when it comes to compensation discussions. Why do we keep expecting the NATA to provide exact...

Shelby Daly
Feb 122 min read


Cold Weather Policies
Who has updated their cold weather policy and procedures during this cold front across the US? Frostbite occurs when tissue freezes,...

Shelby Daly
Feb 92 min read


Iowa's Active Legislations Jan 2025
Legislation news to keep an eye on: A proposal for Iowa school districts to have the option to hire athletic trainers in leu of the...

Shelby Daly
Feb 71 min read
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