Summary: <br> Dr. David Schmidt and <a href="https://www.trinitytigers.com/information/directory/bios/M.Powelladminbio09-10?view=bio">Marc Powell</a> discuss Why Athletic Trainers are so important.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> What was your first interaction with an Athletic Trainer?<br> <br> <br> <br> He did not have an AT in high school<br> <br> <br> <br> Dr. Schmidt's first experience was as a resident<br> <br> <br> <br> He learned why Athletic Trainers are crucial...on field evaluations.<br> <br> <br> <br> How did you and Marc Powell meet?<br> <br> <br> <br> Marc called Dr. Schmidt pretty much everyday...then it became a habit.<br> <br> <br> <br> Now he looks forward to the regular interaction.<br> <br> <br> <br> Why are ATs important from the physicians standpoint?<br> <br> <br> <br> * unique skill set* on field evaluation<br> <br> <br> <br> Share some stories<br> <br> <br> <br> * Dr. Schmidt always took the phone calls... every day* He was a mentor and allowed me to grow as an Athletic Trainer* Dr, Schmidt endorsed Marc and really pushed him forward* Marc can not shoot a deer<br> <br> <br> <br> Did you intentionally mentor Marc Powell?<br> <br> <br> <br> well, I did not have a choice...<br> <br> <br> <br> I really try to treat all ATs the same<br> <br> <br> <br> Dr. Schmidt wants each AT to know that are not an island. You are not practicing all alone.<br> <br> <br> <br> What is an important to growth as an AT?<br> <br> <br> <br> We need to continue to push the envelope for ATs<br> <br> <br> <br> insurance recognition is critical<br> <br> <br> <br> Push it forward with each setting - Tactical, Industrial, Collegiate, Secondary<br> <br> <br> <br> How can a young AT build a similar relationship?<br> <br> <br> <br> * Listen* Pay attention* Ask Questions<br> <br> <br> <br> What makes a good team physician?<br> <br> <br> <br> Accessibility<br> <br> <br> <br> Ability to get athletes in quickly<br> <br> <br> <br> What are you currently doing to advance sports Medicine<br> <br> <br> <br> * Prevention* Load Management* Understanding the importance of recovery<br> <br> <br> <br> Thoughts on Why Athletic Trainers are important?<br> <br> <br> <br> Always seek to get better and tools to your tool box.<br> <br> <br> <br> Explain who we are...just keep talking.<br> <br> <br> <br> Contact Us:<br> <br> <br> <br> Marc Powell - <a href="mailto:mpowell@trinity.edu">mpowell@trinity.edu</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Dr. David Schmidt - Contact Marc<br> <br> <br> <br> Jeremy Jackson - <a href="http://www.SpoprtsMedicineBroadcast.com/about">www.SpoprtsMedicineBroadcast.com/about</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Email the companies that help keep this going and say thanks<br> <br> <br>
