Medical Experts in Football
Medical Experts in Football is all about culture, soccer and sports medicine! Taiwo, a physical therapist and sports journalist, interviews medical professionals (physical therapists, researchers, athletic trainers, doctors, etc.) around the world who share their journey to working for professional soccer organizations, their job role, sports medicine topics, and much more!
Episodes 1-2x/month, Tuesdays.
https://www.instagram.com/medicalexpertsinfootball
Medical Experts in Football
15: PT & Athletic Trainer , Stacey Hardin - First female head athletic trainer in MLS, AT roles in pro sports setting, clinical experience vs residency suggestions, and PT/AT collaboration
Stacey Hardin, PT, DPT, ATC, works as player health and performance consultant at Minnesota United FC in the MLS. She was the first ever female head athletic trainer and worked to become the Director of Rehabilitation for Minnesota United FC in just five years.
She shares what helped her not only thrive but gain the respect in a male professional setting, the different roles and athletic trainer assumes, how to make yourself competitive when applying for sports jobs, and the realities working in a team setting.
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Music:
Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun