Episode 20: From Athletic Trainer To Academic Superstar – The Incredible Journey With Ron Laham, M.Ed., LAT, ATC, CSCS

From Athletic Trainer to Academic Superstar: The Incredible Journey”Tune into Episode 20 of the Behind the Sports Medicine Podcast with @rlaham0921Ron Laham, MEd, LAT, ATC, CSCS, athletic trainer and assistant professor at @Lasell_u, @lasell_at.In this conversation Andrew and Ron discuss their history together and Ron’s career path in athletic training. Ron shares his experiences working at various levels of sports, from high school to Division 1, and the excitement and challenges that come with it. They also touch on the perception of age in the field and the puzzle-solving aspect of diagnosing and treating injuries. Ron reflects on the decision to pursue athletic training and how it has shaped his career. Ron discusses his experience as a rehab coordinator and the challenges he faced in that role. He emphasizes the importance of standing your ground and not wavering in your decisions as an athletic trainer.Ron also talks about the business aspect of college athletics and how it affected his work. He shares stories about dealing with parents and the need for mutual respect between coaches and athletic trainers. Ron mentions his transition into education and teaching experience. Ron and Andrew discuss Ron’s journey as a professor and his involvement with the @BelfastGiants hockey team. They also reminisce about their experiences in Philadelphia and share some fun facts about themselves.If you find our content engaging, please show your support by liking, commenting, and sharing it on social media. Access all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. Stay updated by following us on Instagram @behind_sports_med_podcast, on X @ajrsportssci, or by visiting our websites at ajrsportsscience.podbean.com and AJRsportsscience.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel @ajr_sports_science for upcoming episodes. Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for our next episode. #NATA, #APTA, #ATIPT, #athletictraining #physicaltherapy #sportsscience #orthopedics #atom #Laselluniversity #belfastgaints