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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 59 MIN

Ep 72. To The Bone: Governmental Affairs with ⁠Deanna Kuykendall⁠ and ⁠Karen Fennell

from To The Bone: Sports Medicine Podcast · host Shelby Daly MS ATC CSCS

Shelby Daly speaks with Deanna Kuykendall and Karen Fennell about the role of athletic trainers in the military, particularly in relation to the H2F program. They discuss the recent controversy surrounding the removal of athletic trainers, the advocacy efforts that followed from the National Athletic Training Association's Governmental Affairs and Political Action Committee (NATAPAC), and the importance of communication and relationships in navigating legislative challenges. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive measures and member engagement to ensure the continued success and recognition of athletic trainers in various settings.

Shelby Daly speaks with Deanna Kuykendall and Karen Fennell about the role of athletic trainers in the military, particularly in relation to the H2F program. They discuss the recent controversy surrounding the removal of athletic trainers, the advocacy efforts that followed from the National Athletic Training Association's Governmental Affairs and Political Action Committee (NATAPAC), and the importance of communication and relationships in navigating legislative challenges. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive measures and member engagement to ensure the continued success and recognition of athletic trainers in various settings.

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Ep 72. To The Bone: Governmental Affairs with ⁠Deanna Kuykendall⁠ and ⁠Karen Fennell

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