Self-sacrifice is glorified in sports. As Athletic Trainers, many of us grew up steeped in this culture. Now that we work in it, is it any wonder that we have trouble pulling back and setting boundaries without guilt, shame, or a sense of failure?

I'm sharing some strategies that have helped my colleagues and I negotiate raises, bonuses, hours, and starting salaries at new jobs. I know that not all of these will apply to every setting, or feel feasible for every AT, but I hope you find the one that works for you!

Athletic Training H2T isn’t just about the ability to provide physical treatment head to toe - it’s about having the skill set to provide care for the injury AND compassion for the impact the injury is having on all aspects of a person’s life; the skill set to treat their head and their heart, their surgery and their sense of self.

Bringing positivity - not the toxic kind- to the every day work of being an AT.