December 29, 2023

What is an Athletic Trainer

Just what is an athletic trainer? Where do they work? How do they reduce the risk of injury in work, life and sport? Learn more.

Gina Hethcock

October 9, 2023

Variety is the Spice of Sport

Oct. 16-20 is Youth Sport Specialization Week. Learn how to keep your child safe from overuse injuries related to sport specialization.

Gina Hethcock

September 13, 2023

6 Ways Teach Your Student Athlete Respect

Respect is a two-way street and no matter a child’s age, you have the ability to help them learn how to both ask for it and give it. Use small teachable moments, from household rules to post-competition discussions.

True Sport

July 27, 2023

Using Athletic Trainers to Prevent and Treat Injury

“People throw the term 'trainer' around without recognizing that athletic trainers are certified and licensed health care professionals who are specifically trained in this capacity,” explains LaBotz.

True Sport

May 12, 2023

Mental Health Month and Athletes

May is Mental Health Month, and this year, we’re highlighting some new and revamped tools available for athletic trainers, parents, coaches and legal guardians, beginning with a new suicide prevention hotline number: 9-8-8.

Gina Hethcock

April 17, 2023

The Athletic Trainer and Team Dentist — a Knockout Combination

The AT is usually the first medical professional on the scene. They assess and determine the injury, the cause, and how to manage it. The team dentist helps the AT’s athletes by fabricating mouthguards to protect their athletes’ teeth.

Xavier J Gutierrez, DDS, FASD, President of the Academy for Sports Dentistry, TEAM DENTIST FOR FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS, FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS AND CLOVIS HIGH SCHOOL

April 1, 2023

Tips for Athlete Weight Gain Goals

While there are many components to the performance puzzle, the piece that often gets overlooked is nutrition. This article discusses four reasons it may be difficult for athletes to gain weight and strategies on how to overcome them.

Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN