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

The Titans of Industry

In this episode, Eli Hallak sits down with Susan Taah, President and Founder of the Industrial Athletic Trainers' Society [https://industrialats.com/] 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 [https://industrialats.com/]

Mueller Sports Medicine

In this episode, Eli Hallak sits down with Ginger Mueller, Senior Vice President and Co-Owner of Mueller Sports Medicine [https://www.muellersportsmed.com/b2c-us/en/], 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 [https://www.muellersportsmed.com/b2c-us/en/], 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 [https://www.muellersportsmed.com/b2c-us/en/]

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 [https://chhs.fresnostate.edu/]

Cognify Health

In this episode, Eli Hallak sits down with Christian Juzang, Founder and CEO of Cognify Health [https://cognifyhealth.com/], 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 [https://cognifyhealth.com/]

ColdVest®

In this episode, Eli Hallak sits down with Tracie Wagman, CEO of ColdVentures LLC [https://www.coldvest.com/], 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® [https://www.coldvest.com/]