What is the best part of being an athletic trainer?
TD: My favorite part of the job is being able to help athletes more than they thought I could help them. I like working in the high school setting because students still view sports as a privilege, not a right. This makes them a lot easier to work with than those athletes that feel like they are getting paid to play. TH: I enjoy the interaction with the students and seeing them get better with rehab, etc. so they can play. I also enjoy the games, especially when one of our teams is having a winning season. Finally, I enjoy having June and July off. What are key characteristics for an athletic trainer to possess? TD: Flexibility is definitely a key characteristic because of the constantly changing practice and game times. Good people skills and organization are also very important. Also, it is important to be self-driven and motivated in order to deal with the demanding schedules placed on you. TH: The ability to communicate is important because you need to be able to communicate with a
