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The PATS Podcast

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The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer's Society invites you to join Adam and Philip every month as they start a conversation with members of the athletic training community and experts from around the country so we can engage and foster relationships in the state, talk about current topics that affect athletes and provide resources for all of us to be better athletic trainers.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 67 - Emily Duckett, EdD, LAT, ATC

    🚨🚨That's a wrap on the 2025 PATS Symposium!! Weren't able to join us in person?? The PATS podcast is going to try to bring a little bit of the experience to you! Listen in over the next few weeks as we bring you all the conversations and interviews we were able to hold over the weekend. 🚨🚨…

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  2. Episode 66 - Brandon McNeal, MS, LAT, ATC, OTC

    🚨🚨That's a wrap on the 2025 PATS Symposium!! Weren't able to join us in person?? The PATS podcast is going to try to bring a little bit of the experience to you! Listen in over the next few weeks as we bring you all the conversations and interviews we were able to hold over the weekend. 🚨🚨…

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  3. Episode 65 - Alyson Hansbarger MS, LAT, ATC

    🚨🚨That's a wrap on the 2025 PATS Symposium!! Weren't able to join us in person?? The PATS podcast is going to try to bring a little bit of the experience to you! Listen in over the next few weeks as we bring you all the conversations and interviews we were able to hold over the weekend. 🚨🚨…

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  4. Episode -64 -Tanya Miller, Co Chair of PATS Governmental Affairs

    🎉🎉🎉 We take a break from our PATS symposium recap series to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the new legislation being passed🎉🎉🎉 July 17,2025 marks the official one year mark of the new practice acts being passed through legislation. It was a monumental accomplishment for our profession,...

  5. Episode 63 - Marguerite Carver - 2025 PATS Symposium

    🚨🚨That's a wrap on the 2025 PATS Symposium!! Weren't able to join us in person?? The PATS podcast is going to try to bring a little bit of the experience to you! Listen in over the next few weeks as we bring you all the conversations and interviews we were able to hold over the weekend. 🚨🚨…

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  6. Episode 62 - Kyle Harris - 2025 PATS Symposium

    🚨🚨That's a wrap on the 2025 PATS Symposium!! Weren't able to join us in person?? The PATS podcast is going to try to bring a little bit of the experience to you! Listen in over the next few weeks as we bring you all the conversations and interviews we were able to hold over the weekend. 🚨🚨…

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  7. Episode 61_Liz Evarts_2025 PATS Symposium

    🚨🚨That's a wrap on the 2025 PATS Symposium!! Weren't able to join us in person?? The PATS podcast is going to try to bring a little bit of the experience to you! Listen in over the next few weeks as we bring you all the conversations and interviews we were able to hold over the weekend. 🚨🚨 To...

  8. Episode 60 Part 4 - Yvette Ingram

    Join us for a monumental, 4 part episode! To celebrate both National Athletic Training Month and National Women’s History Month, we are joined by three of the most influential athletic trainers in our field. We kick off this series with Ms. Jasmin Lalin, chair of the PATS Inclusivity Committee…

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  9. Episode 60 Part 3 - Cecilia Yost

    Join us for a monumental, 4 part episode! To celebrate both National Athletic Training Month and National Women’s History Month, we are joined by three of the most influential athletic trainers in our field. We kick off this series with Ms. Jasmin Lalin, chair of the PATS Inclusivity Committee…

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  10. Episode 60 Part 2 - Linda Mazzoli

    Join us for a monumental, 4 part episode! To celebrate both National Athletic Training Month and National Women’s History Month, we are joined by three of the most influential athletic trainers in our field. We kick off this series with Ms. Jasmin Lalin, chair of the PATS Inclusivity Committee…

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  11. Episode 60 Part 1 - Jasmin Lalin

    Join us for a monumental, 4 part episode! To celebrate both National Athletic Training Month and National Women’s History Month, we are joined by three of the most influential athletic trainers in our field. We kick off this series with Ms. Jasmin Lalin, chair of the PATS Inclusivity Committee…

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  12. Episode 59_Austin Pascarella M.S., LAT, ATC, EMT, PES

    The conclusion of fall sports can only mean one thing, the start of the NCAA men's and women's basketball seasons! On this episode, we are joined by Austin Pascarella, athletic trainer for the men's basketball team at Duquesne University. Join us to hear about Austin's background and a look…

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  13. Episode 58 - Joe Vogler, MS, RAA, LAT, ATC

    ALERT!! Episode republished!! (Thanks to our past-president, Nicky Cattano, for catching the editing mishap!) Hear the uninterrupted episode now! On the latest episode of the PATS podcast, we were able to sit down with Joe Vogler, current athletic director at Unionville-Chadds Ford School…

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  14. Episode 57 - PATS Week of Service with Mr. William Frye

    Happy PATS Week of Service! The podcast was joined today by Bill Frye, a true advocate of the Week of Service Initiative. Listen to our discussion on Bill's background, his amazing efforts in the community and his advice on getting involved! Interested in getting out there in your community? Feel...

  15. Episode 56 - Katie Bartosik and Devin Kielur

    The PATS podcast welcomes two new guests to the show, Katie Bartosik and Devin Kielur. Both Katie and Devin have recently joined the PATS Executive Board, undertaking the roles of Southeast and Southwest PA Regional Representatives. Listen in to hear their stories, background and life as an...

  16. Episode 55 - Discussion with East Stroudsburg University Students at PATS 2024

    Fall is definitely in the air! As the academic year is in full swing, we look back to warmer days at the 2024 PATS symposium. We were lucky enough to be joined by three students from the East Stroudsburg University AT Program: Emily Thran, Sarah Whaleski, and Rachael Sereno. Hear about their...

  17. Episode 54_Discussion with students from Moravian University

    The PATS podcast had the opportunity to hear from three new graduates of the AT program at Moravian University. Listen in to hear about their experiences, favorite memories and the times they shared together over the last few years. Guests: Alissa Strouse Hunter Steidinger Hannah Devlin We would...

  18. Episode 53_ Our New PATS President

    The podcast was onsite for the 2024 Annual Symposium in Harrisburg and what better way to kick off the episodes than hearing from our new president, Dr. Jaime Mansell!. Listen in to hear about her expectations for the two year term and what we, the members, do to help her along the way! Thank…

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  19. Episode 52 - Joshua Cramer, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS

    Jason had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Joshua Cramer, who currently serves as the chair of the Practice Advancement (COPA) Committee for the Pennsylvania Athletic Training Society. Tune in to this episode to hear about Josh's interesting background, how he got into athletic training...

  20. Episode 51 - Garrett Miller

    Over the past few episodes, we've recently heard a few references about the "going away" of the graduate assistant model. We're learning that this is having a significant impact on many settings in the athletic training profession. It seemed like an opportune time to speak with someone who…

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  21. Episode 50 - Kiernan Melograna

    Jason had the opportunity to chat with Kiernan Melograna, chair of the Secondary School Committee for PATS. Hear about the current struggles facing the secondary school setting, while also hearing about the committee's strategic plan to overcome those obstacles. Be on the lookout for the survey...

  22. Episode 49 - Mary Kathryn Schickel

    The PATS podcast had the opportunity to speak with Mary Kathryn Schickel, Assistant Athletic Trainer at PennWest University and the chair of the Member Engagement and Value committee. Hear about her background and how she got involved with athletic training, PATS and her career now. Additionally,...

  23. Episode 48 - Wendy Wheeler, DAT, LAT, ATC

    The PATS podcast was lucky enough to be joined by Dr. Wendy Wheeler. In addition to her role as an athletic trainer at Millersville University, Wendy currently serves as the chair for the College and University subcommittee within PATS. We discuss a lot of important topics that ATs are facing...

  24. Episode 47 - West Chester University Athletic Training Alumni Chapter

    This past summer, the PATS podcast had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Katherine Morrison, current professor and chairperson at West Chester University, and Jeff Frechette, who spent 37 years as the Head Athletic Trainer at Dartmouth College. Along with the help of many others, Jeff and…

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  25. Episode 46 Rennie Sacco MEd., AT-RET

    Who is else is ready for the start of college football?!?! During the PATS symposium this past June, Jason had the honor of sitting down with Rennie Sacco Med, AT-RET. Rennie began at Kutztown University in 1985 as the Head Athletic Trainer and enjoyed a remarkable 37 year career, where he worked...

  26. Episode 45 - Lucas Bianco

    The PATS podcast had the opportunity to chat with Lucas Bianco, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS, Lead Athletic Trainer at Alvernia University. Hear about his journey through the profession, which has included some unique stops in both the traditional and non-traditional settings. He also provides some advice...

  27. Episode 44 - PATS President - Nicole Cattano

    The PATS podcast was lucky enough to be joined again by our very own president, Dr. Nicole Cattano, as she provided us with a "state of the union" following the PATS convention in Gettysburg this past June. Resources and Contact Info: Instagram: @gopatsat Twitter: @gopatsAT Website :...

  28. Episode 43 - Phil Hensler and Adam Richmond

    The ones who started it all are back for one more episode! Phil and Adam join Jason to talk about their time with the podcast, the impact of PATS on their careers, and what being recipients of 2023 PATS Service Award meant to them. Hear about what they have been up to since their run on the show...

  29. Episode 42 Michael Ludwikowski

    Michael sits down with the PATS Podcast to share stories from his career and how he has seen this profession grow and evolve.

  30. The Transition

    Jason Kopec makes his debut and introduces himself as the new host of the PATS podcast. The Re-Launch is coming!

  31. Episode 41 Matt Shade

    Financial Guru Matt Shade takes some time at the PATS Convention to talk about how our passion for service to Athletic Trainers goes beyond just a job. Matt gives some insight into what athletic trainers need to think about when it comes to our personal finances

  32. Episode 40 Linda Meyer and Julie Emrhein

    Linda and Julie sit down with the PATS Podcast and talk about the importance of building relationships in athletic training.

  33. Episode 39 Tanya Dargusch

    District 2 Director Tanya sits down with the PATS Podcast about what district 2 has to offer for our membership.

  34. Episode 38 Kathleen Nachazel

    Kathleen and Philip talk about the honors and awards committee, their mission and their process.

  35. Episode 37 Ryan Nussbaum and Corey Ratsch

    Ryan and Corey sit down with the PATS Podcast and talk about adaptive and para-sports in Western Pennsylvania

  36. Episode 36 John Moyer and Dave Marchetti

    John and Dave talk about their careers as athletic trainers and their involvement in concussion education

  37. Episode 35 Nate Zeyl

    The PATS Podcast invites West Chester athletic training student Nate on to give us his take on the profession and what excited him for the future

  38. Episode 34 Greg Janik

    Greg sits down with the PATS Podcast to talk about his time as PATS president and his career has evolved as an athletic trainer.

  39. Episode 33 Rich Bertie

    Rich makes his re-appearance on the PATS Podcast to talk about all the cool and interesting things happening with PATS

  40. Episode 32 Cecilia Yost

    Cecilia sits down with the PATS Podcast to talk about her time as PATS president and how her career has evolved as an athletic trainer.

  41. Episode 31 Neil Curtis

    On this episode of the PATS Podcast Hall of Fame inductee Neil Curtis Talks about his experiences as an Athletic Trainer.

  42. Episode 30 2022 PATS President Nikky Cattano

    President Elect Nikki Cattano joins Philip to talk about the future of athletic training in the state of Pennsylvania

  43. Episode 29 Adam and Phil Farewell Episode

    ‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ The PATS Podcast is looking for new hosts to take the show to the next level! On today’s episode, Adam and Phil finally meet in person after 3 years and are hosting their last podcast together. In this episode we discuss: 🔹New host search announcement. 🔹History of the...

  44. Episode 28 ACL Return-to-play with Stephan Bodkin

    ‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we are joined by Stephan Bodkin, PhD, ATC. Stephan comes on the show today to discuss ACL reconstruction return to sport testing. Join us to hear the good, the bad and the surprising outcomes of his recent JAT article. In this episode we discuss:...

  45. Episode 27 Going Beyond the State Law Investigating High with Erica Beidler Rothman

    On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Erica Beidler, PhD, LAT, ATC, Assistant Professor in the Department of Athletic Training at Duquesne University. Dr. Beidler is an expert on concussion research and recently published an article in the JAT investigating high school concussion protocols. In...

  46. Episode 26 EMS with Ted Fessides

    ‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we are joined by, Ted Fessides. Ted has worked in the field of emergency care for almost 23 years. Listen in as Phil and Ted deep dive into the protocols and necessary relationships between athletic trainers and EMS. In this episode we discuss…

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  47. Episode 25 - Pain Science and the Biopsychosocial Lens with Megan Pomarensky

    ‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we are joined by Megan Pomarensky, MSc, CAT(C). Megan is an Athletic Therapist and author of the Journal of Athletic Training article titled, “Athletic Therapist’s Management of Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain: Time to Embrace a Biopsychosocial Lens”.…

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  48. Episode 24 ITBand Syndrome with Dr. Paul Geisler

    ‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we are joined by Paul Geisler, EdD, ATC. Dr. Geisler is the Associate Dean of Health Sciences at Simmons University and the author of the recent article published in the Journal of Athletic Training titled, “Current Clinical Concepts: Synthesizing the...

  49. Episode 23 - Blood Flow Restriction Training with Dr Lorenz

    ‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we are joined by Daniel Lorenz, DPT, PT, ATC, CSCS and lead author of the recent article on Blood Flow Restriction Training published in the Journal of Athletic Training. Dan takes us on a deep dive into the basics of BFR training. This show will help you...

  50. Episode 22

    ‼️New Podcast Alert‼️ On today’s episode, we look back on some of the great information shared with us this season. From a way to help each other feel welcome and included to strategies for keeping your finances in check throughout your career. We hope you enjoy this recap episode.…

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The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer's Society invites you to join Adam and Philip every month as they start a conversation with members of the athletic training community and experts from around the country so we can engage and foster relationships in the state, talk about current topics that affect athletes and provide resources for all of us to be better athletic trainers.

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