• A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
    Oct 20 2025

    In this episode, Eli Hallak sits down with Destinee Grove to explore how athletic training bridges public health and community health. Together, they discuss the role of inclusion, diversity, and equity in the profession, the importance of being brave enough to get involved, and how interstate licensure and collaboration can strengthen care across communities. Destinee also shares why NATA membership is vital, reminding us that when athletic trainers are supported, everyone benefits.

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    53 mins
  • RE-RELEASE: The Impact of Coaching on Student Athletes: Jim Bonds
    Oct 6 2025

    In this emotional episode, we pay tribute to Jim Bonds, who left us too soon. Eli Hallak and Gabriel Hallak sit down with coaches and former players of the St. Francis High School Golden Knights, Pat Carroll, John Carroll, and Dietrich Riley. Together, they discuss the legacy and the loss of a friend and mentor.

    This episode was originally released on 10/28/24

    The SCV Signal: Jim Bonds

    Pasadena Star-News: Jim Bonds Memorial

    International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)

    The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • RE-RELEASE: Stepping Up to the High School Setting
    Sep 22 2025

    Julie Rudy and Brian Gallagher talk with Eli Hallak and Joel Doerning about the transition of Athletic Trainers from College to High School. These seasoned professionals discuss the evolving roles of Athletic Trainers while debating the need for better work-life balance, improved compensation, and the multiple roles that they need to play to ensure quality care.

    This episode was originally released on 05/13/24

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    1 hr
  • RE-RELEASE: Dancers Are Athletes, Too!
    Sep 8 2025

    Athletes who are often ignored are brought to light as Eli Hallak meets with Professional dancers, choreographers, and entertainers, Effie Tutko and Chase Bowden. Together, they discuss life as Competition Dancers, dancing’s physical toll on the body, and ways to improve the industry.

    This episode was originally released on 04/01/24

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    48 mins
  • RE-RELEASE: Revolutionizing Recovery
    Aug 25 2025

    In this episode, Eli Hallak welcomes Dr. Ryan Comeau, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Kinetisense. They dive into the growing role of technology in healthcare, explore how motion analysis is revolutionizing clinical care, and discuss how data-driven approaches are enhancing injury prevention and rehabilitation across multiple levels of the healthcare industry.

    Kinetisense

    This episode was originally released on 04/14/24

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    56 mins
  • RE-RELEASE: Three AT's, Two Raiders, and One Fanboy
    Aug 11 2025

    Eli Hallak and Gabriel Hallak experience The Autumn Wind as Nick Wiseman of the Las Vegas Raiders, and Michael Carter of the Moorpark College Raiders, join the show. Together, they discuss medical care for athletes, the importance of finding the right Clinic to be at, and getting kicked out of an NFL Training Camp.

    This episode was originally released on 08/19/24

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Don't Place Boundaries On Your Possibilities
    Jul 28 2025

    This week, Eli Hallak sits down with Katie Perez and goes in-depth on Katie’s diverse professional background, exploring how her experiences have shaped her approach to care and professional development. Together, they discuss the importance of the four core muscles, patient self-efficacy, and self-advocacy, while highlighting the many positives that come with working in an industrial environment. Whether it’s advancing patient care or reshaping the perception of the profession, Katie makes it clear: ATs are more than just professionals supervising stretches, warm-ups, or foam rolling sessions—they are educators, advocates, and experts in human performance.

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    1 hr
  • Fitness, Fuel, Focus
    Jul 14 2025

    This week, Pat Hassell sits down with Eli Hallak and Kristen Dizon to reflect on the pivotal moments and lessons that shaped his path to becoming the Athletic Training Manager for Atrium Health. Together, they dive into all of the incredible things that Atrium Health is doing in the Greater Charlotte area for middle schools, high schools, colleges, the NFL, MLS, and the entertainment industry. In addition, they discuss how 23XI Racing is transforming medical care for their drivers and pit crew members by adopting an innovative approach that breaks away from the traditional racing mindset, ensuring comprehensive support for the entire team both on and off the track.

    Atrium Health

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    1 hr and 1 min