"When Seconds Matter: The Hidden Work of Athletic Trainers" with Thaddeus Avery

The stakes for student athletics are higher than ever before, with athletes getting recruited at a young age and even receiving NIL money while in high school. In this environment, it’s more important than ever to ensure every student has access to high quality athletic training. In this episode, Thaddeus Avery joins the podcast to discuss the work Campbell Clinic is doing to partner with schools across Memphis and care for student athletes. Thaddeus is Campbell Clinic’s Director of Athletic Training and the Vice President of the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society.Episode Recap:In this episode, Thaddeus Avery is talking about the evolution of athletic training for students (1:12)What’s changed with the high school sports landscape? (2:02)How does Campbell Clinic partner with schools, and how does it benefit students? (6:24)Can you share a story of a student athlete you’ve helped? (11:02)How do you define athletic training? (17:05)What is challenging about the field of athletic training? (18:10)Can you tell us about your work with the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society (22:38)How can immediate access to care save students’ lives? (27:20)What are you most passionate about, and what keeps you engaged with this work? (32:09)Links and Resources:Campbell ClinicCampbell's Operative Orthopaedics TextbookFollow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram