NATA Radio Row on Tap: Charles Dawson – Turfgrass Engineering & Injury Prevention

NATA Radio Row on Tap: Charles Dawson – Turfgrass Engineering & Injury Prevention

We are live from NATA Radio Row in Philadelphia with Charles Dawson, the CEO of TenCate Grass! In this fast-paced discussion, Charles dives into the cutting-edge engineering and surface mechanics behind Pivot Performance Turf. We break down how modern synthetic turf is designed to optimize cleat release, mimic natural grass, and actively lower lower-extremity injury rates on the field. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout!

NATA Radio Row on Tap | AJ Duffy

We are kicking off our exclusive on-location series straight from the Pennsylvania Convention Center! Welcome to NATA Radio Row on Tap. To get things started, we are sitting down at the desk with NATA President AJ Duffy, ATC. In this fast-paced discussion, AJ breaks down the heavy-hitting topics impacting athletic trainers on the ground today. We dive straight into the current state of professional advocacy, major legislative milestones securing clinical recognition, and the actionable steps the association is taking to actively advance the profession. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout! Grab a drink and talk shop with us right from the expo floor!

Episode 151 - NATA overview

We are going to release a slew of excellent episodes over the next few weeks, all of which, were recorded at the NATA annual meeting 2026, held in Philadelphia. We will likely be posting two episodes per week, and this one serves as both an overview and wrap up of what is on the horizon!

Ep. 151: Adolis García Lat Surgery & Malik Nabers Knee Cleanup

Welcome back to Sports Medicine on Tap! Grab a drink and pull up a chair as Dr. Brandon Olaya, DAT, ATC, along with Dr. Steven Frey and Dr. Nick Bertha, break down the biggest injury headlines across professional sports this week. On this episode: • Adolis García (Philadelphia Phillies): We dive into the biomechanics of his season-ending latissimus dorsi repair surgery. Why does the late-cocking phase of throwing put this massive muscle at risk, and what does a bone-anchor repair look like on the table? • Malik Nabers (NY Giants): Don't let the "minor cleanup" headlines fool you. We discuss the reality of a secondary knee scope, the formation of a cyclops lesion after an ACL/meniscus repair, and what this timeline means for his rookie season. • Finals War of Attrition: The medical bills are dropping from the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and the NBA Finals. From Mark Stone skating on a torn adductor to Jalen Brunson's terrifying Game 1 knee buckle, we debate the line between championship grit and clinical risk. 📍 HEADED TO NATA IN PHILADELPHIA? The Sports Medicine on Tap mobile studio is taking over Radio Row on June 30th and July 1st! We are hosting live 20-minute guest slots for local athletic trainers, clinicians, and alumni. Slots are booking up fast—secure your mic time here: https://calendly.com/sportsmedontap/sports-medicine-on-tap-at-nata-philadelphia 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: • Email: sportsmedontap@gmail.com • Follow us on your favorite podcast directory to not miss an episode! #SportsMedicine #AthleticTraining #Orthopedics #AdolisGarcia #MalikNabers #PhillySports #NFL #MLB #NHL #NBA

episode 150 - Misinformation in social media

We welcome back Dr. Marc Harwood as we discuss some of the misrepresentations of information on social media. We discuss some of the potential benefits as well as some of the very real concerns and why the way information framed on social media, regarding medicine and recovery, can not always be trusted.