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Passion vs Opinion
Are you truly passionate.... or just opinionated? It’s easy to confuse caring deeply about something with being truly passionate about...

Shelby Daly
May 52 min read


Leaders with Conscious Incompetence
Do you embrace your conscious incompetence as a leader? Great leaders are always evolving, moving through cycles of learning—not with the...

Shelby Daly
May 22 min read


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
Apr 282 min read


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
Apr 251 min read


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


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


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


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
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