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Inside Athletic Training

The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society

104 episodes

1 week ago

On today’s episode of the Inside Athletic Training Podcast, we’re joined by Jim Kahmann—former Head Athletic Trainer for the Minnesota Twins, longtime PBATS member, and now author of a new book sharing his journey through athletic training in the minor leagues. Jim spent decades in professional baseball and has a library of stories, lessons, and perspective from his time working in the game. Today, he joins us to talk about life on the road, athlete care in the early days of baseball sports m...

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On today’s episode of the Inside Athletic Training Podcast, we’re joined by Jim Kahmann—former Head Athletic Trainer for the Minnesota Twins, longtime PBATS member, and now author of a new book sharing his journey through athletic training in the minor leagues. Jim spent decades in professional baseball and has a library of stories, lessons, and perspective from his time working in the game. Today, he joins us to talk about life on the road, athlete care in the early days of baseball sports m...

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Episodes (20/104)

Inside Athletic Training

Jim Kahmann: Former Minnesota Twins Head Athletic Trainer & New Author

On today’s episode of the Inside Athletic Training Podcast, we’re joined by Jim Kahmann—former Head Athletic Trainer for the Minnesota Twins, longtime PBATS member, and now author of a new book sharing his journey through athletic training in the minor leagues. Jim spent decades in professional baseball and has a library of stories, lessons, and perspective from his time working in the game. Today, he joins us to talk about life on the road, athlete care in the early days of baseball sports m...

1 week ago

49 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Chelsea Willette: Red Sox Minor League Athletic Training Coordinator

In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Chelsea Willette, Minor League Athletic Training Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. Chelsea opens up about her journey through professional baseball, her leadership role supporting athletic trainers across multiple affiliates, and the evolution of sports medicine within player development. She also discusses mentorship, innovation, and what it means to build trust and communication across an entire organization. A must-listen for ...

3 weeks ago

32 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Lauren Powers: Cincinnati Reds Minor League (High-A Dayton Dragons) Athletic Trainer

In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Lauren Powers, athletic trainer for the Dayton Dragons, the High-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Lauren opens up about her path into athletic training, the day-to-day realities of working in professional baseball, and what it means to be a woman in a historically male-dominated field. From building trust with young players, to balancing mental health, to the camaraderie that comes with life on the road, Lauren share...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Ben Potenziano: Current PGA Tour & Former MLB Athletic Trainer

On this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Ben Potenziano, former PBATS Executive Board member and longtime MLB athletic trainer with the Giants, Pirates and Marlins, who now serves as an athletic trainer on the PGA Tour. Ben shares insights from his years in professional baseball, the unique demands of transitioning to golf, and what it takes to keep elite athletes performing at their best across two very different sports. For more information about PBATS and athletic trai...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Dr. Michael T. Freehill: Athletics Head Team Physician & Stanford University Baseball Head Team Physician

On episode 101 of the Inside Athletic Training podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Michael T. Freehill—a rare blend of elite athlete and leading sports medicine physician. A former professional pitcher drafted by the California Angels, Dr. Freehill now serves as an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University, specializing in shoulder and elbow care, and is the Head Team Physician for the Athletics and Stanford University Baseball. His career has spanned the pitcher’...

2 months ago

53 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Luke Novosel: Pittsburgh Pirates Assistant Athletic Trainer & Physical Therapist

On this episode, we're joined by Luke Novosel, assistant athletic trainer and physical therapist for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Luke is in his first season in Major League Baseball and has built a career grounded in consistency, collaboration, and care for his athletes. We’ll talk about his path to the big leagues, his time spent playing Division 1 baseball at the University of Pittsburgh, what he’s learned along the way, and how the role of the athletic trainer continues to evolve in toda...

3 months ago

38 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Kandi Pickard & Colleen Hatcher: The National Down Syndrome Society

On this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we’re joined by Kandi Pickard and Colleen Hatcher from the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to talk about their impactful, long-standing partnership with PBATS. Together, NDSS and PBATS have worked to champion inclusion in baseball, sports, and the workplace through joint initiatives like the PLAY Campaign and the Ability Transcends Challenges program. Kandi and Colleen share how these programs are helping to shift perceptions, create opportun...

3 months ago

33 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Neil Rampe: Chicago Cubs Assistant Athletic Trainer

On this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we’re joined by Neil Rampe, Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Chicago Cubs. With over two decades of experience across Major League Baseball, Neil has held key roles with the Diamondbacks, Dodgers, and now the Cubs—bringing a unique blend of expertise in athletic training, manual therapy, performance science, and strength and conditioning. Today, we dive into Neil’s career journey, his current role in Chicago, and how he continues to evolve within...

4 months ago

45 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Dr. Christopher Camp: Minnesota Twins Head Team Physician, Medical Director & Director of High Performance

Today’s guest is Dr. Christopher Camp, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a deep focus on sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery. Since 2019, Dr. Camp has served as the Medical Director, Team Physician, and Director of High Performance for the Minnesota Twins, where he works closely with players, athletic trainers, and front office staff to keep athletes healthy and performing at their best. Beyond the field, Dr. Camp is a leading researcher in the biomechanics of throwing, in...

4 months ago

56 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Nick Paparesta: Minnesota Twins Head Athletic Trainer

On this episode of the Inside Athletic Training podcast, we’re joined by Nick Paparesta, Head Athletic Trainer for the Minnesota Twins. With more than two decades of experience in professional baseball, Nick shares his journey through the athletic training ranks, from the minor leagues to leading a major league medical staff. We dive into his approach to injury prevention, the evolving demands of the profession, and the importance of communication between athletic trainers, front office perso...

5 months ago

42 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Christian Bermudez: Philadelphia Phillies Assistant Athletic Trainer

In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Christian Bermudez, Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies. With more than 13 years in professional baseball—including time in the DSL, GCL, Single-A, Double-A, and Triple-A—Christian offers a powerful perspective on the grind, growth, and gratitude that come with a career in athletic training. He shares lessons from his journey, insights into the role of an MLB assistant athletic trainer, and advice for those loo...

5 months ago

39 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Nick Jensen (Milwaukee Brewers) & Victor Scarpone (Miami Marlins) Talk Life as First-Year MLB Assistant Athletic Trainers

Welcome to the Inside Athletic Training Podcast, where we explore the world of sports medicine & athletic training and the professionals who keep athletes at their best. Today, we’re joined by Nick Jensen from the Milwaukee Brewers and Victor Scarpone from the Miami Marlins. As first-year MLB assistant athletic trainers, they’ll share what it took to break through to the big leagues and how they’re adapting to life on the big stage—working with elite players, handling MLB road trips and s...

6 months ago

52 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Curtis Pride: Former MLB Outfielder & MLB Ambassador for Inclusion Talks His New Book

Welcome to another episode of Inside Athletic Training—the podcast that brings you the voices, stories, and insights from inside the world of sports medicine and athletic training. Today’s episode is a truly special one. We’re honored to be joined by Curtis Pride—former Major League Baseball outfielder, trailblazer, and an incredible ambassador not only for the game of baseball, but for people with disabilities around the world. Born deaf, Curtis defied the odds and carved out an inspir...

6 months ago

41 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Adam Sparks: Miami Marlins Double-A Athletic Trainer

This week on the Inside Athletic Training podcast, we sat down with Adam Sparks, Double-A athletic trainer for the Miami Marlins organization to chat about his new blog series on PBATS.com following his journey through the Minor League Baseball season. Each Tuesday, Adam will publish a recap of his previous week to provide insights and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an athletic trainer for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Marlins' Double-A affiliate). Click the link to check out the ...

7 months ago

32 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Philadelphia Phillies' Paul Buchheit & Joe Rauch Talk Research in Professional Baseball

This week, we're joined by Paul Buchheit and Joe Rauch of the Philadelphia Phillies to discuss research in professional baseball, the importance of athletic trainers being involved in the research process, what they've learned from a few specific studies that they've been a part of, details about the future of research in Major League Baseball sports medicine, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

7 months ago

59 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Ben Fraser: San Diego Padres Assistant Athletic Trainer

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sat down with tPadres' assistant athletic trainer Ben Fraser to talk about his career in baseball, Opening Day in Major League Baseball, the grind of Spring Training, building a successful sports medicine staff, career moves throughout baseball, advice for younger athletic trainers, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

7 months ago

46 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Chris Whitman (St. Louis Cardinals Medical Coordinator) Talks PBATS One-Day Charity

Chris Whitman, Minor League Medical Coordinator for the St. Louis Cardinals, joins the Inside Athletic Training podcast to talk about the PBATS One-Day Charity, which is currently raising money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. About the One-Day Charity The PBATS One-Day Charity is an annual charitable fundraiser established by the Minor League Coordinators under the umbrella of PBATS during the 2012 Winter Meetings. The charity was created with the mission of being able to give back ...

7 months ago

20 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Anthony Parise: University of Minnesota Baseball Assistant Athletic Trainer

This week on the Inside Athletic Training podcast, we welcome in Anthony Parise from the University of Minnesota baseball program. Anthony leads athletic training for the Minnesota baseball team and shares his insight into working as a collegiate athletic trainer at a Power Five conference in the Big Ten. Anthony talks in great detail about his career path, traveling across the country for new jobs in athletic training, learning about which sports he enjoys covering most, his day-to-day at th...

8 months ago

34 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Jeff Wood: University of Tennessee Baseball Associate Director of Sports Medicine

This week on the Inside Athletic Training podcast we welcome in Jeff Wood, legendary athletic trainer from the University of Tennessee baseball program. Jeff talks about being a huge part of the 2024 College World Series championship team, his long career at the University of Tennessee, early days with the Baltimore Orioles, his thoughts on the new-age of athletic training and sports medicine, and much more. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

8 months ago

46 minutes

Inside Athletic Training

Jarrett Schweim: University of Florida Baseball Senior Athletic Trainer

On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, we welcome in Jarrett Schweim, the Senior Athletic Trainer for the University of Florida baseball program. Jarrett shares details about his career path, stories from his decades of experience across multiple universities in the college setting, advice for younger athletic trainers, his excitement for the upcoming college baseball season, his viewpoints on new technology and data in the field of sports medicine, and much more. For more inform...

8 months ago

45 minutes