The NATA-Cast
The National Athletic Trainers' Association
The NATA-Cast is the official podcast of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, providing in-depth conversations about health care topics that interest you – the athletic trainer.
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CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips
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12/16/22 • 47 min
When does recruitment start? Here’s a hint: It’s not when you send in your résumé.
The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers, including economic, social and health care related issues.
The “CompensATion ConversATion” series, available through “The NATA-Cast” podcast, focuses on what the task force has identified as the five stages in the life cycle of employment: fundamentals, recruitment, advancement, retention and separation. Each of these cycles will feature an in-depth discussion on potential strategies and solutions to some of the more commonly faced issues found in each stage.
This episode covers the recruitment stage. It includes advice to job seekers on making sure a job is right for them, when to approach the topic of compensation and how to show value throughout the recruitment process. This episode isn’t just for job seekers – recruiters can also learn from this conversation. Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, talks with Jennifer Brown, ATC, and Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC, CPT to dive deeper.
Brown is the senior associate athletic director for sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, and gives important insight from the perspective of someone who actively recruits and hires athletic trainers. Mulkey, a staff athletic trainer at Youngstown State University, brings her own perspective as a young professional who has recently gone through the recruitment process. This episode will discuss:
- How knowing what goes on in both sides of recruitment can help you when considering a new position
- How to ask about compensation in the interview process
- How to decline or negotiate an offer
- How showing your value in your current position can help you when applying for positions in the future
Resources Mentioned
College University Value Model
Worth to Value: How do you define?
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11/22/22 • 47 min
How can learning key compensation terms empower you to advocate for yourself?
The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers, including economic, social and health care related issues.
The CompensATion ConversATion podcast series focuses on what the task force has identified as the five stages in the life cycle of employment: fundamentals, recruitment, advancement, retention and separation. Each of these cycles will feature an in-depth discussion on potential strategies and solutions to some of the more commonly faced issues found in each stage.
This episode will be another deep dive into fundamentals, with a heavy focus on the ways learning to speak the language of compensation can help you when having conversations about compensation. Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series and Kyle Scharer, MS, LAT, ATC, the ambulatory manager for the orthopedic service line at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, discuss:
· How learning to speak the language of compensation can help to disprove some of the biggest myths concerning AT compensation
· How the market value of the athletic trainer is determined
· And, most importantly, how learning key compensation terms can empower you to advocate for yourself
Tune in to hear more!
SHOW NOTES:
Third Party Reimbursement
Salary Survey 2021
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CompensATion ConversATion: Gender Equity
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03/07/23 • 35 min
What can you do in your current role to help close the gender equity gap?
In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, interviews Marje Albohm, MS, AT Ret., and Megan Smith, MSEd, ATC, NASM-CES, to discuss gender equity in athletic training and what you can do to help close the gap.
Albohm and Smith are both part of the subgroup within the NATA AT Compensation Task Force. With the NATA membership being 56% female, what is the issue? If equality has been established in the profession of athletic training, what's next? Tune in as our guests discuss the importance of equity, small ways you can help draw attention to gender disparities at your workplace and why it is important to do so.
The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers, including economic, social and health care related issues.
The “CompensATion ConversATion” series, available through “The NATA-Cast” podcast, focuses on what the task force has identified as the five stages in the life cycle of employment: fundamentals, recruitment, advancement, retention and separation. Each of these cycles will feature an in-depth discussion on potential strategies and solutions to some of the more commonly faced issues found in each stage.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
NATA Salary Survey
Brag!: The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It by Peggy Klaus
CompensATion ConversATion: Busting Three Big Myths About AT Compensation
CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips
CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips Pt. 2
NATA NewsNATA Leadership Academy
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DedicATed: Vicky Graham, D1 Director
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10/25/23 • 38 min
Can you offset burnout and fatigue through volunteering?
What are some small ways you can get involved if you don’t want to dive right in?
This episode of "DedicATed" features host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, and District One Director Vicky Graham, DAT, LAT, ATC, as they explore various ways to get involved beyond the national level. Graham also gives invaluable advice for younger volunteers, tackling concerns about time and nervousness. She suggests practical, manageable steps to kickstart your volunteering journey and highlights how it can counter burnout and fatigue.
Graham shares insights on conflict management, dealing with difficult personalities and even reveals her path to becoming an athletic trainer. To top it off, she discloses her go-to resource that makes her NATA membership truly worthwhile. Join us for a concise yet enlightening discussion on making a difference in athletic training.
“DedicATed” is a series in which we visit with ATs who have a passion for the profession. Whether it’s someone in a leadership role, an AT who is making strides in research or a member who is bringing increased awareness of the profession by working in an emerged setting, “DedicATed” highlights their stories and path as they advance athletic training.
RESOURCES:
NATA volunteer opportunities
Contact your district director about district volunteer opportunities
NATA Strategic Plan
NATA State Legislative Grants
YouTube video Katie Scott mentioned
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02/16/23 • 30 min
How can volunteering help you in your professional endeavors?
And how can making the time to volunteer help move the profession forward?
Being president of NATA is arguably the highest form of dedication to the athletic training profession. But how do you get there? Tune in to the premiere episode of "DedicATed," a special, new series of "The NATA-Cast," where we take a look at members dedicated to the profession. In this episode, series host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, talks with NATA President, Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC, to learn how leadership has been a constant thread in her career trajectory.
This episode covers everything from overcoming impostor syndrome, conflict management tips and some of the best advice Dieringer received during her early days as a young volunteer. This is one you don't want to miss!
“DedicATed” is a series in which we visit with ATs who have a passion for the profession. Whether it’s someone in a leadership role, an AT who is making strides in research or a member who is bringing increased awareness of the profession by working in an emerged setting – “DedicATed” highlights their stories and path as they advance athletic training.
RESOURCES:
How to use Gather
Connect with district or state leaders
NPR News Article: Personalities don't usually change quickly but they may have during the pandemic
NATA Events
74th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo
NATA Forward Motion
November 2021 NATA News - "Self-Confidence Over Self-Doubt" (p. 32)
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CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips Pt. 2
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12/30/22 • 36 min
Who makes the ultimate decision on compensation packages? How can knowing this help you when discussing compensation with a future employer?
The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers, including economic, social and health care related issues.
The “CompensATion ConversATion” series, available through “The NATA-Cast” podcast, focuses on what the task force has identified as the five stages in the life cycle of employment: fundamentals, recruitment, advancement, retention and separation. Each of these cycles will feature an in-depth discussion on potential strategies and solutions to some of the more commonly faced issues found in each stage.
In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, talks with Jennifer Brown, ATC, and Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC, CPT to continue the conversation from the previous episode, “CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips.” This discussion takes a closer look at what employers look for when trying to fill a position, how much leverage they have when negotiating a salary for a position and how young professionals can prepare for these conversations during the recruitment stage. This episode addresses things like:
- Should you apply for a job if you don’t meet the qualifications? And what should you expect in terms of compensation if you do?
- How can growing your network help all parties involved in the recruitment process?
- How does the reference call affect compensation for the employer and the potential employee?
- When and how often should you have the compensation conversation with your employer?
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DedicATed: David Gallegos, Outgoing D7 Director
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06/19/23 • 38 min
What does it mean to be a leader?
What kind of work actually goes into each of the volunteering roles with NATA?
Join us for a special episode of "DedicATed" as host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, sits down with Outgoing District Seven director, David Gallegos, MA, ATC, CertMDT. During this episode, he shares his journey and insights into leadership within the athletic training profession. Discover the pivotal moment when he realized he was ready for leadership roles, his definition of effective leadership and the various roles he has undertaken. You don't want to miss this captivating discussion on personal growth and future aspirations.
“DedicATed” is a series in which we visit with ATs who have a passion for the profession. Whether it’s someone in a leadership role, an AT who is making strides in research or a member who is bringing increased awareness of the profession by working in an emerged setting – “DedicATed” highlights their stories and path as they advance athletic training.
RESOURCES:
Gather Volunteer Portal
DedicATed Episode 1 with Kathy Dieringer
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05/20/24 • 44 min
Are you an athletic training student contemplating an international immersion experience? Or perhaps you’re an educator responsible for organizing such trips. In this episode of “Where You AT? Athletic Training Around the Globe,” James Gardiner, MSc, CAT, CSCS, sits down with Antonella Felippo, DAT, LAT, ATC, and Scott Lawrance, DHSc, LAT, ATC, to share the ultimate guide to practicing athletic training abroad. Tune in as we dive into essential questions, such as how long an immersion experience needs to be to make it worthwhile and what steps you should take to prepare. Learn how to gauge the effectiveness of these experiences for your students and discover practical tips for applying your newfound skills once you return home. Plus, get insights on where to find support and how to get started on your global adventure.
“Where You AT? Athletic Training Around the Globe” is a “NATA-Cast” podcast series in which we dive deeper into the role of the NATA International Committee and its dedication to the internationalization of the athletic training profession.
RESOURCES:NATA International Committee
WFATT Conference 2025
NATA International Ambassador Program
NATA Immersion Experiences
CONTACT INFO FOR GUESTS:
Antonella Felippo <[email protected]>
Scott Lawrance <[email protected]>
James Gardiner <[email protected]>
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CompensATion ConversATion: What to Expect
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10/14/22 • 47 min
How should ATs be defining compensation? Are ATs speaking the same language when it comes to expectations?
The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers, including economic, social and health care related issues.
The CompensATion ConversATion podcast series will focus on what the task force has identified as the five buckets of employment: fundamentals, recruitment, advancement, retention and separation. Each bucket represents a stage in the life cycle of employment and will be used to identify potential strategies to address these issues.
Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, leads the conversation with athletic trainers of varying levels of experience to break down the five buckets of employment.
This episode features three NATA members with unique perspectives on the topic of compensation for athletic trainers:
Kenny Boyd, MS, LAT, ATC, a senior associate athletic director for student athlete health and wellness at Baylor University, lends his perspective as an employer in charge of hiring athletic trainers.
Ann Wallace, MSEd, ATC, NASM-CES, an associate director of athletic training at the University of Kansas, tells her story from the lens of someone who is in charge of hiring and onboarding new athletic trainers into her program.
Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC, CPT, a staff athletic trainer at Youngstown State University, joins the conversation representing the young professional population to share how she approaches the topic of compensation with her employers.
This group will lay the foundation for what will be discussed in the remaining episodes of this series. Tune in for a discussion with ATs across various settings and leave with some actionable items you can use whether you are an employee or employer.
NATA Salary Survey
The NATA-Cast webpage
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DedicATed: Valerie Herzog, D7 Director
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11/15/23 • 58 min
This episode of "DedicATed" features host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, and District Seven Director Valerie Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC, as they explore essential steps for aspiring athletic trainers in higher education, highlighting the key role persistence plays in securing volunteer opportunities. Herzog shares her perspective as a female leader in the profession and discusses simple ways to advocate for athletic training. The duo breaks down the importance of legislative and personal advocacy and demystifies third party reimbursement's impact on different settings within the profession.
Also, in a valuable segment, Scott and Herzog offer advice for those facing burnout and fatigue, making this episode a must-listen for anyone passionate about athletic training. Tune in to gain practical insights from these seasoned professionals!
“DedicATed” is a series in which we visit with ATs who have a passion for the profession. Whether it’s someone in a leadership role, an AT who is making strides in research or a member who is bringing increased awareness of the profession by working in an emerged setting, “DedicATed” highlights their stories and path as they advance athletic training.
RESOURCES:
Journal of Athletic Training
Athletic Training Education Journal
Dr. Kysha Harriell - University of Miami speech video
NATA volunteer opportunities
Contact your district director about district volunteer opportunities
NATA Higher Education Resources
NATA Research Survey Service
Laerd Statistics
NATA Foundation Faculty Mentor Program
NATA Revenue & Reimbursement resources
NATA advocacy resources
Calendly
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FAQ
How many episodes does The NATA-Cast have?
The NATA-Cast currently has 36 episodes available.
What topics does The NATA-Cast cover?
The podcast is about Health Care, Health & Fitness, Leadership, Conversations, Medicine, Podcasts, Education and Athletic Training.
What is the most popular episode on The NATA-Cast?
The episode title 'CompensATion ConversATion: Busting Three Big Myths About AT Compensation' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The NATA-Cast?
The average episode length on The NATA-Cast is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of The NATA-Cast released?
Episodes of The NATA-Cast are typically released every 16 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of The NATA-Cast?
The first episode of The NATA-Cast was released on Oct 12, 2022.
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