Transition to Practice Series: Part 2

We’re back with Part 2 of our Transition to Practice conversation with Doug Wardy, diving deeper into the real questions new athletic trainers are asking as they enter the profession. This episode unpacks how to prepare for outreach/PRN work, navigate tough conversations with parents, and how social media can serve as a valuable tool for athletic trainers.

Doug and Mikayla break down how to make sense of your first benefits package and explore how to determine which athletic training setting fits you best when you’re still finding your path. We also bring in insights from young professionals about what they wish they’d known before starting their first job, highlighting the realities, surprises, and lessons that come with those early career steps.

A practical, relatable follow‑up for anyone stepping into the profession—or guiding those who are.