PSATS Podcast
The podcast is designed to provide educational content and medical information to athletic trainers of all field levels. This is presented by PSATS and its members of athletic trainers at the professional level in soccer.
PSATS Podcast
Interview with Mauricio Elizondo, Director of Sports Medicine at Austin FC
On this episode of the PSATS Podcast, our special guest Mauricio Elizondo, the Director of Sports Medicine at Austin FC. With an impressive career spanning nearly 14 years in Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox, LA Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays, as well as almost 6 years in ATP Tennis, our guest brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. He also owned and operated a high-performance physical therapy clinic for over five years.
In this episode, we explore:
- Comparative Medical Care: Compare types of care across multiple sports throughout his career.
- Advancements and Improvements: Discover which areas within sports medicine, performance, and sports science are more advanced in soccer compared to other sports, and where there's the most room for improvement.
- Physical Demands and Care: Compare the physical output demands of athletes across different sports and how this knowledge translates into providing top-notch care for soccer players.
- Global Standards: How do medical care standards in MLS compare to those in Europe, Latin America, and South America?
- Multidisciplinary Team Dynamics: Insights into leading successful multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and the collaborative efforts within professional sports organizations.
Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion that bridges the gap between different sports and sheds light on the evolving field of sports medicine. Whether you're a sports professional, a medical practitioner, or student in the field of athletic training, this episode offers valuable insights and practical takeaways.
DEI Scholarship Link:
https://www.psats.net/news-insights/posts/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-committee-scholarship/