FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy podcast | Official Podcast of WFATT
Official Podcast Of: The World Federation Of Athletic Training & Therapy (WFATT)
We are each the expert of our own story and expertise always holds value.
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About the Host:
James Gardiner is an Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Specialist with over 17 years of professional service. He has worked with athletes from major sports at the professional level (including MLS, NLL, NHL, MLB, MiLB, NCAA, OHL, AHL, CFL, Olympians, World Competitors) and high level amateurs.
In hosting this podcast, James brings insight, passion and a drive to push the profession of Athletic Therapy forward as an integral part of the human performance landscape.
FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy podcast | Official Podcast of WFATT
Session 155 (October, 2025): A Nomadic Profession with Adaptable and Ample Skillsets
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Session 155
A Nomadic Profession with Adaptable and Ample Skillsets
Our final pre-Ireland chAT. Sitting down to discuss the multitiered approach to emergency care and on-field injury with expert Meghan McKay. She will be presenting at this year's World Congress in Dublin-Maynooth, Ireland.
Meghan McKay is a board-certified and licensed athletic trainer based out of Houston, Texas, USA with more than 15 years of experience in professional, international, and collegiate sports medicine. She has served as Director of Sports Medicine and Lead AT for the Houston SaberCats of Major League Rugby, Head Athletic Trainer for the Wales Men’s National Lacrosse Team, and as medical staff USA Rugby for both Men's and Women's 15's.
In addition to her extensive clinical and leadership roles, she is a World Rugby Medical Educator and an active contributor to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association International Committee, serving as Liaison to the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association as well as the AT Representative to the Major League Rugby Medical Committee.
Meghan's area of expertise is emergency action planning, on-field injury management, and elite athlete performance, with a proven commitment to advancing interdisciplinary care and professional education worldwide.