Ever wonder what it is like to work as an #AthleticTrainer at an inner-city high school? In Episode #2 of the @goPATSat Podcast, Adam Richmond and Philip Hensler sit down with Jess Falvo to talk about the evolution of her career and jump into some specifics regarding the structure of her current position at UPMC Sports Medicine and The Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Topics Discussed:
• Facility Locations
• Busing Schedules
• The “3 Exercise Rule”
• Challenges faced when working with a multicultural student body.
• Also, find out Jess’s top memorable football game, her secret ambition and hidden talents!
Time Codes for topics:
1:58 - Current setting
3:57 - Typical Day
5:55 - Challenges faces with rehab, off site venues and schedules
9:30 - Favorite parts of current setting
11:36 - Jess' passion for working with the "underdogs" and in a multi cultural setting
13:30 - Challenges with multi cultural setting and resources to help
17:30 - Memorable experiences
20:30 - Career Evolution
23:00 - Advice for the young professional
25:30 - Lightning Round
28:25 - What does it mean to be an Athletic Trainer