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
The Exit Interview - USMNT
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In Episode 35, "The Exit Interview," the PSATS Podcast welcomes back Derek Lawrance for an inside look at the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup journey through the lens of sports medicine and performance. Derek shares the emotional highs and lows of tournament life, the realities of transitioning back to everyday work after competing on soccer's biggest stage, and the lessons learned from managing player health in a high-pressure international environment. The conversation explores tournament logistics, recovery technologies, injury management, player rotation strategies, and the importance of an integrated medical and performance team in maintaining exceptional player availability throughout the competition. Reflecting on both successes and challenges, Derek provides candid insights into the clinical decision-making, communication, and preparation that helped support the team's World Cup campaign while highlighting the lasting impact of the experience on his professional growth and the broader U.S. soccer community.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psats-podcast/id1702780388?i=1000674936170
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