The Multifaceted Nature of Athletic Trainers w/ Sue Moffitt, ATC
Season 2, Episode 10 | Podcast #29
Q is joined by Sue Moffitt, Head Athletic Trainer at Williamson College of the Trades. Sue sees athletes that are also studying a physical trade. Today, they talk about everything from becoming an athletic trainer to making split-second judgments about emergency treatment on the field. They dive into the similarities and differences between athletic trainers and PTs, and the benefits of athletics to a child’s development. It’s an action-packed episode that you don’t want to miss!
Williamson College of the Trades
3:32 - Sue describes what Williamson is, how it operates, and what its mission is.
7:40 - Sue explains what her job is as the Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Athletic Director.
9:20 - What is a day in the life of Sue Moffitt?
Becoming an Athletic Trainer
13:05 - What are the requirements to be an athletic trainer?
20:10 - What is the most common path for athletic trainers after they’ve become certified?
22:48 - Sue says there is a lot of recognition and refers as an AT.
27:17 - You’re the liability manager for the whole team.
Collaborating and Communicating
28:35 - How does the dynamic work between you and the “next step” (meaning where you’re referring a kid out)?
34:35 - How do you handle communicating with parents?
37:29 - What would be the perfect relationship between you and a coach?
39:42 - As an athletic trainer you need to know your sports and what each sport/position requires of an athlete.
Sports Specialization and Injuries
40:17 - What is your take on sports specialization from your perspective as a mother and athletic trainer?
44:55 - What repetitive injuries are you seeing from sports specialization and from trade school-related accidents?
Similarities and Differences between Athletic Training and PT
51:31 - What do you think are the differences between PT and athletic training?
59:30 - What are your thoughts on return to play and how are you communicating with physicians?
1:04:48 - The education that athletics provides is something you can’t get in the classroom.
CONTACT
Email: smoffitt@williamson.edu
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