Behind the Sports Medicine

Interviewing experts in the healthcare, physical therapy, athletic training and sports science profession. Discussing the barriers we face today within the healthcare system to better understand the landscape and educate the consumer.

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  Episode #82

  Episode 82: Katie Scott - "It's a New Day at NATA": Inside the Plan to Raise Pay and Reduce Burnout

  Sep 29, 202632 min

  How can the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) better support athletic trainers as the profession expands into new workplaces, while also helping clinicians address burnout, salary concerns, and the changing demands of their careers? In this episode, recorded live from the 2026 NATA Convention, Katie Scott, Director of Membership for NATA, joins hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth to discuss how the organization is adapting to meet the needs of athletic trainers across both established and emerging practice settings. She explains their focus on employer education, salary resources, workplace support, advocacy, and creating more sustainable working environments. Scott breaks down the latest insights from the updated workplace salary survey and outlines practical steps NATA is taking to help clinicians advocate for higher compensation and healthier workplace environments. The conversation also explores key issues impacting the profession today, including strategies for addressing burnout, the crucial role of peer-to-peer connection, and the support offered through the ATs Care program. Scott highlights how legislative and employer advocacy protects and advances the right to practice, while also outlining long-term goals for growing market share and expanding member engagement. MEET THE GUEST Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE – Director of Membership, National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) TOPICS DISCUSSED Supporting athletic trainers across expanding workplace settings Improving salaries, workplace resources, and professional advocacy Addressing burnout through professional networks and support Growing NATA membership and demonstrating its value Katie Scott's journey from clinical practice to association leadership HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Introduction 00:53 – How NATA Is Adapting to Changing Practice Settings 03:51 – Sponsor: Beck Bode 04:17 – Key Needs Identified at the NATA Convention: Salary, Resources & Advocacy 05:42 – Who Is Responsible for Improving Athletic Trainer Salaries? 08:47 – Supporting Members Through Burnout and Demonstrating NATA Value 14:08 – How Advocacy and Legislation Protect the Profession 16:22 – The Future of NATA and Growing the Membership 19:21 – Helping Young Professionals See the Value of NATA Membership 21:22 – Reaching Athletic Trainers Beyond Traditional Communication 23:40 – Katie's Personal Journey into Association Leadership 27:27 – Lightning Round: Networking, Misconceptions & CrossFit QUOTES: 09:49 - “At one point in my career, I was burnt out. If it wasn't for the people and the mentors that I met because of the NATA membership and the opportunities of the networking it provided, I would not have had that support system I needed to get through that really low and that difficult time.” 15:09 - “At one point, there were 300, 400 jobs on the line that athletic trainers were going to get cut because somebody somewhere that pushes a button didn't understand what athletic trainers' roles were and were trying to clean up their system. Because of the 15,000+ athletic trainers who heard the call for action, we overwhelmed the snot out of those decision makers, and not only did they overturn it, but they doubled down.” LINKS Katie Scott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-scott-ms-atc-cae-58642924/ NATA - https://www.nata.org/ Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer - https://bocatc.org/ SPONSORS Beck Bode is a fee-only fiduciary firm that builds personalized roadmaps to keep your money aligned with your life goals. See what real planning looks like at https://beckbode.com DISCLAIMER The opinions presented on Behind the Sports Medicine are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any affiliated institutions or partners. The content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed medical professional before making any health or treatment decisions. Behind the Sports Medicine and its affiliates assume no liability for the accuracy or application of the information discussed. #AthleticTraining #SportsMedicine #NATA2026 #AthleticTrainer #Advocacy

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  Episode #81

  Episode 81: Does Tape and Cupping Really Help? The Fascia and Nervous System Science Behind It

  Sep 17, 202623 min

  Does Tape and Cupping Really Help? The Fascia and Nervous System Science Behind Them What's actually happening beneath a strip of colorful tape or a cupping mark? And what does science actually tell us about their effects on fascial dynamics, neurosensory feedback, and chronic pain mechanisms? In this episode, recorded live from the 2026 NATA Convention, chiropractor and RockTape co-founder Steven Capobianco joins hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth to unpack what we actually know about elastic therapeutic tape, cupping, and other manual therapies. He explains how tape creates space between layers of tissue, how cupping acts as a magnified form of decompression, and why the neurosensory effects of these interventions may be just as important as their mechanical effects. The conversation also gets personal as Capobianco shares his experience with persistent pain following major shoulder surgery, including why aggressive treatment made his symptoms worse and how light touch, education, and an understanding of pain neuroscience helped him move forward. He discusses the gap between traditional rehabilitation and the needs of patients with chronic pain, the role manual therapists can play alongside physicians, and the research into chronic pain that has him most excited about the future. MEET THE GUEST Steven Capobianco – DC, DACRB, CCSP, CSCS – Chiropractor and Co-Founder, RockTape TOPICS DISCUSSED How elastic therapeutic tape influences tissue and the nervous system Mechanical "tenting" and improving fascial layer sliding and gliding How cupping affects tissue, sensory input, and pain Personal lessons from navigating chronic pain and post-operative fear avoidance Where manual therapy and recovery modalities are heading HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Introduction 00:58 – The Evolution of Kinesiology and Elastic Therapeutic Tape 03:12 – How RockTape Affects the Tissue and Neurosensory Input 05:46 – Sponsor: Beck Bode 06:12 – Understanding Fascial Layers Through the Sandpaper Analogy 08:25 – Using Tape to Influence Fluid Dynamics & Tissue Dynamics 09:52 – How Cupping Changes Movement and Restricted Tissue 14:15 – Steve's Experience with Post-Surgical Pain and Chronic Pain Care 18:37 – The Psychosocial Side of Capobianco's Recovery 20:19 – Lightning Round: Overrated Tools, Favorite Modalities & Future Research QUOTES: 04:35 - “I almost liken it to, I'm Italian, so it would be the lasagna of the body; multiple layers of tissue. … What we're learning about tissue and dynamics of tissue through movement is that they need to be able to slide and glide. And so using something as simple as a strip of elastic tape to create some space so then we can improve the dynamics of those tissues to slide and glide, it's a starting point of creating that change mechanically.” 17:39 - “As well as the education: …even though that I knew, I needed to be told that this was no longer a threat. The surgeon did his job, and I still felt fearful in moving my shoulder because of all of the trauma that I experienced from the procedure as well as my experience. So I had to navigate through those waters, and light touch as well as understanding really got me through that period of time.” LINKS Steven Capobianco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevencapobianco/ RockTape - https://rocktape.ca/ Neuro Orthopaedic Institute - https://www.noigroup.com/ NATA - https://www.nata.org/ SPONSORS Beck Bode is a fee-only fiduciary firm that builds personalized roadmaps to keep your money aligned with your life goals. See what real planning looks like at https://beckbode.com DISCLAIMER The opinions presented on Behind the Sports Medicine are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any affiliated institutions or partners. The content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed medical professional before making any health or treatment decisions. Behind the Sports Medicine and its affiliates assume no liability for the accuracy or application of the information discussed. #ChronicPain #KinesiologyTape #Cupping #PainNeuroscience #NATA2026

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  Episode #79

  Episode 79 - Dr. Erin Hassler - The Master's Upgrade Hurt Us

  Aug 27, 202644 min

  "The Master's Upgrade Hurt Us": A Candid Conversation with Athletic Trainer Dr. Erin Hassler When athletic training shifted to a master's-degree entry requirement, it was supposed to elevate the field. Instead, says 26-year veteran Dr. Erin Hassler, it may have priced athletic trainers out of the market, saddling clinicians with student debt while their pay stayed flat. In this episode, recorded live from the 2026 NATA Convention, Dr. Hassler joins hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth to unpack why she believes the industry pulled the wrong lever, and what it would take to fix the coach-heavy sports model that still puts athletic trainers at the bottom of the hierarchy. An athletic trainer, entrepreneur, educator, and executive coach with 26 years of experience across high school, collegiate, professional, and international settings, Hassler also shares how faith, family, and a refusal to take no for an answer shaped a career built on service to others. The conversation ranges from the Sistahood, the mentorship network she built for women of color in sports medicine, to the lessons she's carried home from working with athletes in Peru, Qatar, the UK, and Canada. Hassler also opens up about her book, GOLD MEDAL DOC: From Goals to GOAT , her newest venture, Sports Toolbox — a certification platform designed to close the gap between athletic trainers and the rest of the care team — and why she believes branding and NIL may be the biggest opportunity athletic trainers are leaving on the table. MEET THE GUEST Dr. Erin Hassler - DAT, MBA, MS, ATC, LAT, PES – Athletic Trainer, Entrepreneur, Educator, Executive Coach, and Nationally Recognized Speaker TOPICS DISCUSSED Building an entrepreneurial career in athletic training Creating opportunities through mentorship and networking Building the Sistahood, a mentorship network for women of color Balancing family, career, and entrepreneurial freedom Why the master's degree requirement is hurting the profession Lessons from international clinical experiences Expanding athletic trainers' value through branding and NIL HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – How Different Levels of Sports Medicine Shaped Dr. Hassler's Career 03:18 – Bringing a Global Perspective on Athletic Training to a Local Campus 04:30 – Sponsor: Beck Bode 05:07 – Relationships and Opportunities Originating from NATA 08:30 – Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship 10:46 – Overcoming Barriers and Building "The Sistahood" 14:05 – The Role of Family in Career Success 15:52 – Insights from Goals to GOAT 19:31 – Lessons from International Sports Medicine 23:33 – Staying Relaxed on the Road & Packing Secrets 27:42 – The Problem with the Master's Requirement & the Sports Hierarchy 32:02 – Collaborative Care vs. Territorial Mindsets 34:58 – What Is the Sports Toolbox? 38:04 – The Opportunity Athletic Trainers Are Missing: Branding & NIL 41:13 – Lightning Round: Mentors, Leadership & Success QUOTES: 27:52 - “Honestly, I think the master's upgrade hurt us. It significantly impacted the workforce because now you're required to go back into school, obtain all these loans. So now your debt goes up, but your pay doesn't go up … But I truly believe that we didn't change the right entity, right? You’ve got to change the whole sport model.” 30:47 - “It comes down to who's a revenue generator and who's not? If you're not making money, I'm not listening to you. How do we know? The NIL of all the kids, right? Now you have student-athletes that make more money than the coach. Right? So we listen to them. We’re not maximizing our NIL opportunities as athletic trainers. And I think with the master's minimum approach, we outpriced ourselves.” LINKS Dr. Erin Hassler - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drerinhassler/ Gold Medal Doc - https://goldmedaldoc.com/ GOLD MEDAL DOC: From Goals to GOAT (Gold Medal Doc TM) - https://www.amazon.com/GOLD-MEDAL-DOC-Goals-GOAT-ebook/dp/B09GB64DV9/ The Sistahood - https://goldmedaldoc.com/the-sistahood/ Sports Toolbox - https://www.sportstoolbox.org/ SPONSORS Beck Bode is a fee-only fiduciary firm that builds personalized roadmaps to keep your money aligned with your life goals. See what real planning looks like at https://beckbode.com DISCLAIMER The opinions presented on Behind the Sports Medicine are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any affiliated institutions or partners. The content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed medical professional before making any health or treatment decisions. Behind the Sports Medicine and its affiliates assume no liability for the accuracy or application of the information discussed. #AthleticTraining #SportsMedicine #HealthcareEntrepreneurship #NATA2026 #WomenInSportsMedicine

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  Episode #78

  Episode 78: AJ Duffy III - How NATA Is Fighting for Athletic Trainers

  Aug 18, 202631 min

  How do you unite, advance, and advocate for an athletic training workforce facing burnout, salary discrepancies, and evolving institutional demands? For National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) President AJ Duffy III, the answer lies in proactive leadership, active listening, and building strategic partnerships across sports, military, and clinical settings. In this episode, recorded live from the 2026 NATA convention, Duffy joins hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth to reflect on a transformative year of leadership under new Executive Director Mollie Pillman and discuss NATA's newly unveiled strategic plan. He details major advocacy wins, including the massive expansion of athletic trainers in the U.S. Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program and the rapid legislative progress toward interstate licensure compacts. Duffy addresses pressing workforce issues like collegiate schedule shifts and gender pay equity. He also shares actionable advice for young professionals on mentorship, risk-taking, and why sometimes the best career move is simply talking to someone who has been there before. MEET THE GUEST AJ Duffy III President, National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) TOPICS DISCUSSED Executing NATA's strategic plan under new leadership Closing pay gaps through the salary survey and gender equity task force Expanding athletic training roles in the Army's H2F program Advancing interstate licensure compacts for workforce mobility Why athletic trainers need to strengthen their visibility Mentorship, risk-taking, and advice for the next generation HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Introduction to AJ Duffy III 00:53 – Looking Back on the Last 12 Months of NATA 02:42 – Listening to Athletic Trainers and Addressing Workforce Issues 04:20 – Sponsor: Beck Bode 04:47 – Fast-Tracking Change on Workforce and Salary Issues 07:43 – The Impact of Athletic Trainers in the Army's H2F Initiative 09:45 – Opportunities for Athletic Trainers in the Coming Years 11:18 – A Major Advocacy Win: Interstate Licensure Compacts 14:50 – NATA's Focus for the Next 12 - 36 Months 17:37 – Career Advice for Students: Mentorship, Networking & Taking Risks 26:26 – Lightning Round: Active Listening, Future Outlook & Favorite Cities QUOTES: 09:18 - “I was at the H2F meeting in Hampton, Virginia in May and I met the two generals that are overseeing H2F, and they said, ‘Keep those Athletic trainers coming.’ So we went from potentially losing 180 positions; they want 700 more. That’s just one example of what we can do with a unified voice.” 19:26 - “I consistently tell students, I say, ‘Please reach out to us.’ I may have used this phrase last year, but I love using it. I say, ‘We outlawed the horseshoe tackle in football, but it's okay to horseshoe tackle the president of the NATA at meetings like this to have time.” LINKS AJ Duffy III - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aj-duffy-iii-8aa01b6/ NATA - https://www.nata.org/ RELATED EPISODES Leadership, Legacy, and What’s Next For Athletic Training - https://youtu.be/GqvFm25aYGw SPONSORS Beck Bode is a fee-only fiduciary firm that builds personalized roadmaps to keep your money aligned with your life goals. See what real planning looks like at https://beckbode.com DISCLAIMER The opinions presented on Behind the Sports Medicine are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any affiliated institutions or partners. The content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed medical professional before making any health or treatment decisions. Behind the Sports Medicine and its affiliates assume no liability for the accuracy or application of the information discussed. #AthleticTraining #NATA2026 #AthleticTrainers #H2FProgram #LicensurePortability

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  Episode #77

  Episode 77: Expensive Urine - Why Most Athletes Are Wasting Money on the Wrong Supplements

  Aug 11, 202640 min

  Expensive Urine: Why Most Athletes Are Wasting Money on the Wrong Supplements Athletes are constantly bombarded with supplement recommendations, viral health trends, and conflicting nutrition advice. But how do you know what's actually backed by evidence, what's safe to take, and what could unintentionally harm your performance, or even violate anti-doping rules? According to sports pharmacist Dr. Kaleigh Steelman, most of what's on the shelf is just going to end up as "expensive urine”, and for competitive athletes, picking the wrong product can mean far more than wasted money. In this episode, recorded live at the 2026 NATA Convention, hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth are joined by Dr. Steelman and registered dietitian Sean Casey from the Sports Pharmacy Network. Together, they explain why sports pharmacy is one of the most overlooked disciplines in athlete care. The conversation explores why bloodwork should guide supplementation rather than social media trends, how wearable data can both help and hinder athletes, and why optimizing basic health foundations—like diet, sleep, and breathwork—often yields better results than chasing the latest viral supplement. They also dig into the nuances of vitamin D and magnesium dosing, the surprising link between certain antibiotics and Achilles tendon injuries, why GLP-1 use is becoming a growing concern for bone and muscle health, and what athletes should know before trying peptides. MEET THE GUESTS Dr. Kaleigh Steelman, PharmD - Director of Research, Sports Pharmacy Network - Sports Pharmacist Sean Casey, RD - Board Member, Sports Pharmacy Network - Registered Dietitian TOPICS DISCUSSED - What sports pharmacy is and how it supports athletes - Evaluating social media trends, supplement claims, and third-party testing - Vitamin D, magnesium, and the science of bioavailability - The impact of breathwork and holistic health practices on performance - Antibiotics, GLP-1s, peptides, and other emerging medication risks - Building relationships between athletic trainers and pharmacists HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Introduction 01:09 – What Is Sports Pharmacy? 02:31 – Sponsor: Beck Bode 02:57 – A Day in the Life of a Sports Dietitian 04:17 – Navigating Diet Fads and Social Media Nutrition Trends 05:54 – Common Questions About Supplements 07:22 – What to Do If an Athlete Thinks They're Deficient 08:58 – Wearable Data and Subjective Athlete Feedback 11:33 – When Athletes Become Too Dependent on Data 13:07 – Rethinking Vitamin D Reference Ranges 16:21 – Understanding Magnesium Forms 17:45 – Bioavailability and Different Supplement Formulations 19:38 – Barriers and Misconceptions Surrounding Sports Pharmacy 21:41 – Cultural Differences in International Athlete Care: Breathwork 26:56 – Research Trends to Watch: The Rise of GLP-1s 28:52 – The Future of Sports Pharmacy, and Joining the Network 31:25 – Medication Risks Every Athlete Should Know 33:36 – Managing Risks with Hormone Protocols and TRT 33:56 – Hopes for the Future of Sports Pharmacy 34:41 – Supplements to Avoid 35:56 – Biggest Takeaways for Athletes and Supplement Warnings 37:11 – Emerging Compounds: Hype, Evidence, and Anti-Doping Regulations QUOTES: 04:41 - “As boring as fruits and vegetables are, about three years ago, I went through every client that I worked with for the previous 20 years — which ranged from high school athletes up to multiple Olympians and pro athletes — to see what had the biggest impact. It's fruits and vegetables.” - Sean Casey 07:07 - “Some of the supplements are just going to lead to expensive urine, as I like to say. ‘You're just going to pee it out if it's not necessary in your body.’ Unfortunately, that's what a lot of it is: marketing and the tactics on social media.” - Kaleigh Steelman LINKS Dr. Kaleigh Steelman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaleigh-steelman-548131224/ Sean Casey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-casey-cscs-rd-14299520/ Sports Pharmacy Network - https://sportsrxnetwork.com SPONSORS Beck Bode is a fee-only fiduciary firm that builds personalized roadmaps to keep your money aligned with your life goals. See what real planning looks like at https://beckbode.com DISCLAIMER The opinions presented on Behind the Sports Medicine are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any affiliated institutions or partners. The content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed medical professional before making any health or treatment decisions. Behind the Sports Medicine and its affiliates assume no liability for the accuracy or application of the information discussed. #SportsPharmacy #SportsNutrition #SportsPharmacyNetwork #SportsPerformance #HumanPerformance

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