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WRAP IT UP Sports Medicine + More

WRAP IT UP Sports Medicine + More

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Mueller Sports Medicine

In this episode, Eli Hallak sits down with Ginger Mueller, Senior Vice President and Co-Owner of Mueller Sports Medicine, to discuss her journey through one of the most recognized family businesses in sports medicine. Ginger reflects on the history and legacy of Mueller Sports Medicine, the influence of her father in building the company, and the responsibility that comes with stewarding a brand that has served generations of healthcare professionals. The conversation also highlights the importance of expanding access to quality sports medicine and clinical care in high schools and the lasting impact those services have on the health and well-being of student athletes. Mueller Sports Medicine

RE-RELEASE: Perry Weather

Eli welcomes Colin Perry, founder and CEO of Perry Weather, to trace the journey from a simple idea to a professional-grade weather monitoring system trusted in safety-critical environments. Colin shares how Perry Weather evolved into a platform featuring on-site stations, real-time alerts, and highly accurate forecasts designed to protect people and operations when conditions matter most. The conversation also explores the company’s commitment to community safety, its efforts to give back to the NATA community, and how strategic partnerships are rapidly expanding Perry Weather’s technology into industrial and professional settings. Perry Weather This episode was originally released on 12/29/25

This Is How We Do It

In this episode, Eli Hallak sits down with Christina Scherr, Interim President of the California Athletic Trainers’ Association, and Sarah Goble, CATA Secretary, to discuss the issues currently shaping Athletic Training in California. Together, they break down California AB 1703, the purpose of the CATA Symposium, and the challenge of attracting new members while continuing to serve established ones. They also discuss Athletic Training companies and per diem status, the use of high school student aides, and why collecting and using meaningful data is critical when advocating for the needs of the profession. California Athletic Trainers’ Association

RE-RELEASE: California Heat Stress & WBGT Monitoring Policies

In this special episode, Eli Hallak, Brianna Millard, Tim Moscicki, Cindi Kramer, and Sarah Goble unpack the recently released California Interscholastic Federation’s Heat Guidelines for High School Athletics mandated by California AB 1653. Join them for a very candid discussion on understanding the law and its current impact on ATC’s, students, parents, and schools. National Weather Service WetBulb Globe Temperature Perry Weather Kestrel Instruments Kori Stringer Institute California Interscholastic Federation This episode was originally released on 08/07/24

RE-RELEASE: The Directors

In this episode, District Directors from the National Athletic Trainers' Association-Vicky Graham, Tanya Dargusch, Rob Marshall, and Valerie Herzog-join Eli Hallak for a candid conversation about the future of the athletic training profession and what's taking place in their Districts. Together, they explore how progress in clinical settings can elevate practice across the board, emphasize the power of volunteering over complaining when it comes to creating change, and challenge the narrative of a workforce shortage. They make it clear: it's not a shortage of athletic trainers, but a shortage of athletic trainers willing to work in environments that overwork, underpay, and undervalue them as medical professionals. National Athletic Trainers' Association This episode was originally released on 06/23/25

The Titans of Industry

In this episode, Eli Hallak sits down with Susan Taah, President and Founder of the Industrial Athletic Trainers' Society and Work Factor Health, to discuss her journey into the industrial athletic training setting. Susan shares how her specialization in ergonomics allows her to adapt processes to better fit the people performing the work, improving both safety and performance. The conversation explores the role of OSHA in industry and its interaction with Athletic Trainers, the tremendous growth projected for the profession in emerging settings, and the unique position Athletic Trainers occupy in making both direct and indirect impacts on the health and well-being of workers and communities. Industrial Athletic Trainers' Society

Inspiring Leaders of Tomorrow

In this episode, Eli Hallak and cohost Dr. Christopher Ludwig sit down with Dr. Scott Sailor, Professor of Athletic Training at California State University, Fresno, former President of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, and member of the NATA Hall of Fame. Together, they discuss Dr. Sailor’s journey through sports medicine, his role in building a nationally recognized athletic training program in Fresno, California, and the importance of creating a family atmosphere that supports both students and professionals. The conversation also highlights his commitment to passing along the knowledge and experiences he has gained throughout his career, while emphasizing the value of developing a healthy work-life balance for long-term success in the profession Fresno State: College of Health and Human Services

Cognify Health

In this episode, Eli Hallak sits down with Christian Juzang, Founder and CEO of Cognify Health, to discuss a new approach to concussion care for youth athletes. Inspired by his sister’s prolonged concussion recovery, Christian shares how Cognify Health was created to improve access to concussion specialists and reduce the barriers that often delay proper treatment. Together, they explore the growing role of technology and artificial intelligence in concussion detection, management, and recovery, while addressing the challenges faced by schools and organizations that lack access to athletic trainers and specialty resources. The conversation also highlights the potential of data-driven healthcare to improve outcomes, streamline communication, and create a more connected model of care for student athletes and their families. Cognify Health

ColdVest®

In this episode, Eli Hallak sits down with Tracie Wagman, CEO of ColdVentures LLC, to discuss the growing need for better education on heat illness, heat stroke, prevention, and emergency response. Tracie shares the personal story that led to the creation of ColdVest and explains how it serves as another critical tool when cold water immersion is unavailable, impractical, or too far away. Together, they discuss the importance of fast action, why heat emergencies must be treated with the same seriousness as concussions, AED access, and other life-saving protocols, and the role athletic trainers, industrial settings, and community education play in preventing avoidable heat-related deaths. ColdVest®

RE-RELEASE: The Importance of Volunteering, and Voluntolding, in the World of Sports Medicine

This week, Eli Hallak and Victoria Chavez discuss Volunteerism, and Voluntoldism with Brianna Millard and Christina Scherr. These seasoned Athletic Trainers have a candid examination of how donating your time to others can strengthen your relationships with your community, and yourself. Frosted Faces Foundation This episode was originally released on 05/27/24

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