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Inside Athletic Training

Inside Athletic Training

By: The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society
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The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society presents "Inside Athletic Training," a podcast providing an inside look at the life and careers of athletic trainers in professional, collegiate and high school sports. "Inside Athletic Training" is a must-listen for anyone interested in staying on top of the latest developments in the field of athletic training and sports medicine. The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society will take you behind the scenes of the most cutting-edge developments in the field of athletic training used to keep athletes at the top of their game. Whether you're a student, a practicing clinician or just a sports enthusiast, "Inside Athletic Training" will provide valuable insights and knowledge that you can use to become a better athletic trainer or to learn about the education and career path of some of the best athletic trainers in sports! Subscribe now and stay up-to-date with the latest in athletic training and sports medicine.

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Episodes
  • Tyler Brooks: Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Assistant Athletic Trainer

    Tyler Brooks: Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Assistant Athletic Trainer
    Feb 12 2026

    On this episode of the PBATS Inside Athletic Training Podcast, we’re joined by Tyler Brooks, Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tyler’s path to the big leagues is anything but typical, from his early career beginnings through impactful international experience in the Dominican Republic, Tyler brings a unique perspective on athletic training in professional baseball.

    We dive into how his time in the DR shaped his clinical approach, built cultural fluency, and prepared him to navigate challenges in high-performance environments. Tyler also shares what it felt like to earn his first MLB role, the day-to-day realities of life on a big league staff, and how collaboration with veteran leaders and fellow young clinicians has strengthened the Pirates’ sports medicine team.

    For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

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    40 mins
  • Dr. Glenn Fleisig: Director of Biomechanics Research at the American Sports Medicine Institute

    Dr. Glenn Fleisig: Director of Biomechanics Research at the American Sports Medicine Institute
    Feb 5 2026

    In this episode of the PBATS Inside Athletic Training Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Glenn Fleisig, one of the most accomplished and influential scientists in baseball biomechanics and sports medicine. Dr. Fleisig helped develop the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) alongside Dr. James Andrews and has spent nearly four decades advancing research on pitching mechanics, injury prevention, and player health.

    We discuss Dr. Fleisig’s remarkable career journey, how biomechanics has transformed modern baseball, and the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future—from markerless motion capture to pitching labs and game data integration. The conversation also explores key recent studies on UCL injury risk factors, throwing programs, and training trends, as well as Dr. Fleisig’s role advising Major League Baseball, USA Baseball, and the broader baseball community.

    For more on Dr. Fleisig, please visit:

    Instagram: The Biomechanical Man

    American Baseball Biomechanics Society: baseballbiomechanics.org

    ASMI: asmi.org

    For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

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    51 mins
  • Brandon Zumbach: Astros Minor League Medical Coordinator

    Brandon Zumbach: Astros Minor League Medical Coordinator
    Jan 29 2026

    On this episode of the PBATS Inside Athletic Training Podcast, we’re joined by Brandon Zumbach, Minor League Medical Coordinator for the Houston Astros. Brandon shares insight into overseeing player health and rehabilitation across an entire minor league system, the challenges of delivering consistent care at multiple levels, and how innovation, communication, and collaboration shape modern baseball sports medicine.

    For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

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    38 mins
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