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.
Join this Athletic Therapy-driven discussion, an integrated and collaborative space for practitioners, athletes and sports performance personnel.
We Grow. Together. Organic Dialogue, Passionate Pros.
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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 182 (December, 2025): Championship Pedigree with Vancouver Whitecaps FC Technical Director, Quinn Thompson
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Session 182: Championship Pedigree
Quinn Thompson, Technical Director, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
We discuss what meaningful values and communication mean throughout a professional Club, along with a dive into the interactions of a high performance team on and off the pitch.
Quinn Thompson is the youngest technical director in MLS. He oversees roster construction and salary budget, player relations, as well as player recruitment strategy amongst many other roles up and down the Vancouver Whitecaps Club.
He was recently voted Finalist for MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year, and was instrumental in a great run by Vancouver in the 2025 campaign: MLS Western Conference Champions, a Canadian Championship and a finals appearance in CONCACAF.
The World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy is excited to announce the next International Athletic Training & Therapy Day on February 12th, 2026 (IATTD26)!
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