FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy podcast | Official Podcast of WFATT
Official Podcast Of: The World Federation Of Athletic Training & Therapy (WFATT)
We are each the expert of our own story and expertise always holds value.
Join this Athletic Therapy-driven discussion, an integrated and collaborative space for practitioners, athletes and sports performance personnel.
We Grow. Together. Organic Dialogue, Passionate Pros.
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About the Host:
James Gardiner is an Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Specialist with over 16 years of professional service. He has worked with athletes from major sports at the professional level (including MLS, NLL, NHL, MLB, MiLB, NCAA, OHL, AHL, CFL, Olympians, World Competitors) and high level amateurs.
In hosting this podcast, James brings insight, passion and a drive to push the profession of Athletic Therapy forward as an integral part of the sports performance landscape.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 172
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Session 34: Melanie Evens, Humber College
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Melanie manages the Athletic Therapy Clinic, High Performance Centre and Fitness Centre for Humber College Athletics. She is also a member of the …
Session 33: Kris Robertson, Rugby Canada Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Kris leads the women's national rugby program and the academy training program from a physical development standpoint. His belief is in supporting…
Session 32: Dylan Careirro, Valour FC Captain
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Dylan was recently named Captain of Valour, FC in the CPL. He has a storied career in soccer since coming on the scene in his early teenage years …
Session 31: Vicki Bendus, Brock Sports Performance
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Vicki Bendus discusses following passion in the field of sports performance. She has been a member of the Canadian Women's National Hockey Team as…
Session 30: Marcus Knecht SUCCESS BEYOND THE FENCE (July 19)
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Marcus is a former professional baseball player, drafted and signed in the 3rd round of the MLB draft. We discuss the ins and outs of pro life and…
Session 29: Ryan Crotin, Director of Performance Integration LA Angels
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Ryan owns an inter-disciplinary PhD in exercise physiology and biomechanics, an impressive baseball resume and a leader within the field of sport …
Session 28: Jo Hurtubise, PhD, CAT(C) USING YOUR BRAIN TO GAIN (July 5)
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Jo is an absolute gem of the therapy world with her PhD focused in neuroscience and the validation of all things concussion. She is a hybrid profe…
Session 27: Glen Bergeron, University of Winnipeg
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Glen is a distinguished faculty member in the Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health at the University of Winnipeg. He is a renowned educ…
Session 26 (June 28 2020): Mancer Roberts, Swim Coach Lyford Swim Club PURSUE WITH INTENT
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Mancer Roberts, Swim Coach Lyford Swim Club
PURSUE WITH INTENT
This young coach is wise beyond his years. He leads a group of swimmers in Nassau, …
Session 25: Greg Lothian, CAT(C) MAKING IT WORK (June 24)
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Greg is the founder of Skilled Body and works from a retainer-based model, proving that ATs do not need to be on all insurance plans in order to e…
Session 24: Joey Cicchillo and Matthew Arnone, SPORT EXPERIENCE SHAPES LIVES (June 21 2020)
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Joey Cicchillo and Matthew Arnone, SPORT EXPERIENCE SHAPES LIVES
Champions together in their time at York University, these two magnificent human b…
Session 23 (June 17): Ryan Atkison, MSc., CSCS Director, Performance Services CSIO
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Ryan Atkison, MSc., CSCS
GET TO KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU WORK WITH.
Ryan currently serves as the Director, Performance Services for CSIO. He has spent t…
Session 22 (June 14): Alex Town, Wrestling Canada and WORLD CHAMPION. BE THE BEST IN YOUR WORLD.
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Alex Town, Wrestling Canada
BEST IN THE WORLD.
Alex is the first Canadian wrestler to have won gold at the U23 World Championships. She is a risin…
Session 21: Jon Berti, Miami Marlins
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Jon originally signed with the Toronto Blue Jays after being drafted in 2011 and he is now a member of the Miami Marlins. He became the first play…
Session 20 (June 7): York University Sports Performance Team
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York University Sports Performance Team
Emerson Morassutti, CSCS & Sam Eyles-Frayne, MSc., CSCS
The dynamic S&C team at York University discuss the …
Session 19 (June 3 2020): Dr Rick Zarnett, MD, MSc., FRCS
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Dr Rick Zarnett, MD, MSc., FRCS
Discussing surgical interventions, techniques and the AT - Orthopedic surgeon continuum of care. Dr Zarnett is an o…
Session 18 (May 31): Adam Douglas, PhD., CSCS, Hockey Canada / Catapult Sports OWN YOUR AREA.
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Adam Douglas, PhD., CSCS, Hockey Canada / Catapult Sports
OWN YOUR AREA.
Discussing performance markers, wearable technology usage and the path to…
Talkey Night In Canada: Athletic Therapists from Coast-to-Coast (May 30)
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USports ATs from the west coast all the way across to the east coast of Canada discussing the profession of Athletic Therapy, rehabilitation and w…
Session 17 (May 27): Alena Luciani, MSc., CSCS, Training2XL. FOLLOW YOUR HEART.
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Alena Luciani, MSc., CSCS, Training2XL
FOLLOW YOUR HEART.
Talking performance in all avenues: from NCAA to OUA and all the way to full-time entrepre…
Session 16 (May 24 2020): J Aggabao, MS, CSCS, USAW Sports Academy (at time of chAT) BEING LOCKED IN AND PAYING ATTENTION TO DETAIL BRINGS SUCCESS
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J Aggabao, MS, CSCS, USAW Sports Academy (at time of chAT)
BEING LOCKED IN AND PAYING ATTENTION TO DETAIL BRINGS SUCCESS
Discussing football trai…