Then vs Now

It’s National Athletic Training Month, and we’re celebrating this year’s theme, “The Care You Can Count On,” with a special Then vs. Now conversation. Host Mikayla Talak (6 years in the profession) sits down with Jay Pearson (32 years) and Hailey Hovda (2 years) to explore how athletic training has evolved — from education and certification to work–life balance, media visibility, and the transition to MSAT programs. While the profession continues to change, its commitment to dependable, athlete-centered care remains constant.