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Athletic Training ChatEp. 186: Industrial Athletic Trainers' Society-VNS 2025. A Leadership DiscussionWe were fortunate enough to join the IATS VNS for 2025 to wrap up a wonderful day of education and connecting with ATs across the industrial setting. In this discussion, IATS president Susan Taah and ATChat host, Joel Luedke, discuss their views on leadership, what it is and is not, and how they have implemented it in their own careers. Susan gets deep into how she has handled her leadership role within the IATS and how she tried to keep that balanced as they continue to grow. Joel drops in a few ideas from his l...2025-04-1057 min
Barbells N BourbonEp X | Publish or PerishWe are a little late to the game when it comes to New Year’s resolutions but we wanted to share what we are looking forward to in 2025 and how we think about them. It doesn’t always have to be a New Year, it could be all kinds of different options; birthday, new month, any given Monday. Hear what we have to say and if anything helps it set up for your life.Drinks Featured:+Willet+Kona Big Wave+Dr. Pepper Zero-CherryIn T...2025-03-2539 min
Barbells N BourbonEp IX | New Years Resolution-ishWe are a little late to the game when it comes to New Year’s resolutions but we wanted to share what we are looking forward to in 2025 and how we think about them. It doesn’t always have to be a New Year, it could be all kinds of different options; birthday, new month, any given Monday. Hear what we have to say and if anything helps it set up for your life.
Drinks Featured:
+Jim Beam Bourbon
+Bondstone Kentucky Bourbon-Double Oak
+Bent Paddle Brewing
2025-01-2826 min
Barbells N BourbonEp. VIII | Back Again...AgainWell, it only took us 11 months this time to record another episode…we are at least moving in the right direction. A lot has happened since that time. Andy is basically a doctor at this point, AJ is now all in helping wrestlers work with their weight classes and doing it safely, and Joel has a new job. All while our parent non-profit has made some great strides.
We are happy to be back again (again) and hope you enjoy. And that the next episode will be in a month-ish.
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Radio Spaetkauf PresentsToilets, Sidewalks & Parks - Who Owns Berlin? RSxEABPublic space in Berlin is used for private profit. Does that rob or enrich the citizens? From business-run toilets to footpath vehicles and food sales in parks, we share our space with commerce. Can we also use private spaces like empty malls as public property? Radio Spaetkauf partners with the Europäische Akademie Berlin to invite an intelligent panel of activists and politicians to discuss the good and bad uses of public space for commercial gain. Sophie Menzel is a big fan of public toilets. She raises awareness of the need for more and better toi...2024-09-111h 22
Radio Spaetkauf BerlinToilets, Sidewalks & Parks - Who Owns Berlin? RSxEAB Public space in Berlin is used for private profit. Does that rob or enrich the citizens? From business-run toilets to footpath vehicles and food sales in parks, we share our space with commerce. Can we also use private spaces like empty malls as public property? Radio Spaetkauf partners with the Europäische Akademie Berlin to invite an intelligent panel of activists and politicians to discuss the good and bad uses of public space for commercial gain. Sophie Menzel is a big fan of public toilets. She raises awareness of the need for more and...2024-09-111h 22
AT CornerSelf-Reflection is the Key to Growth with Joel Luedke - 166Self-reflection as a component to personal and professional growth, self-reflection and leadership, and where the profession is heading.
Timestamps
13:40- Importance of reflection in professional and personal growth
18:11- What would you tell someone who doesn’t see the importance of self-reflection
22:35- Self-reflection and leadership
25:30- Characteristics of a “good” leader
32:00- How did you come up with the prompts in the AT Daily Journal
40:11- Where do you see the profession going in 5 years
Action item: How can ATs begin to bring o...2024-02-2159 min
Barbells N BourbonEp VII | Do You Even Lift?After another short break (ok, it was several years) we are back with another installment of Barbells N Bourbon. In this episode, AJ Jagim joins us as a new host and we all catch up. Andy passed comprehensive exams and is officially on to dissertation work. After catching up and reviewing a few bourbons, we jump into a couple ideas around training and what type of training seems to be the best (hint, it all depends). We share some ideas from our own working out experience as well as training teams.
We are happy t...2023-12-2255 min
Clinically Pressed PodcastLet's Talk About Health Crossover: Ep. 7: Joel Luedke-Training FirefightersJoel Luedke MS, LAT, CSCS, CPSS is an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach. Currently he works in a sports medicine clinic where he supports an orthopedic surgeon. In addition he works as a tactical performance coach with a local fire department. Prior to this role he worked as an Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Training and Sports Performance. He has worked mainly with American football, track and field, tennis and golf in his career. His education includes a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology-Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master’s degree in Exercise Science from...2023-11-0947 min
Let's Talk About HealthEp. 7: Joel Luedke-Training FirefightersJoel Luedke MS, LAT, CSCS, CPSS is an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach. Currently he works in a sports medicine clinic where he supports an orthopedic surgeon. In addition he works as a tactical performance coach with a local fire department. Prior to this role he worked as an Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Training and Sports Performance. He has worked mainly with American football, track and field, tennis and golf in his career. His education includes a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology-Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master’s degree in Exercise Science from...2023-11-0647 min
Fire Rescue WellnessEpisode 79: Firefighter Training Physiology with Andrew Jagim, Ph.D., CSCS*D, CISSNAJ is back for a second guest appearance on the FRW podcast. We were supposed to record in person at ACSM Midwest, but your illustrious host forgot the power cord.Listen to AJ's previous episode with Joel Luedke here!We discussed the physiology of training for sport, training for firefighting, and the downsides of working out in structural firefighting gear.Dr. Jagim is the Director of Sport Medicine Research for the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and an Associate Professor of Family Medicine. Dr. Jagim completed his PhD in Kinesiology...2023-10-3148 minFire Rescue WellnessEpisode 79: Firefighter Training Physiology with Andrew Jagim, Ph.D., CSCS*D, CISSNAJ is back for a second guest appearance on the FRW podcast. We were supposed to record in person at ACSM Midwest, but your illustrious host forgot the power cord.Listen to AJ's previous episode with Joel Luedke here!We discussed the physiology of training for sport, training for firefighting, and the downsides of working out in structural firefighting gear.Dr. Jagim is the Director of Sport Medicine Research for the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and an Associate Professor of Family Medicine. Dr. Jagim completed his PhD in Kinesiology...2023-10-3148 min
Clinically Pressed PodcastMeet the CP Board: Joel LuedkeJoel is one of the founding members of Clinically Pressed. He works as an athletic trainer in a physician setting while also doing tactical performance training with a local fire department. He wanted to try and figure out how to help provide more impact from Clinically Pressed and thus adding the Co. to help make a 501c3 non-profit to help give back to people looking to be healthy and participate in activity safely.
#complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #phd2023-05-0312 min
Fire Rescue WellnessEpisode 49: Firefighter Research with Andrew Jagim, PhD and Joel Luedke ATCAir management drills can get frustrating, especially when having no way to rate your performance or even compare yourself to previous years. Dr. Andrew Jagim and Joel Luedke, ATC are working to change that story. Their research into air management in firefighters is helping to define and rate performance. I recently was privileged to present some of their data at the Society for Neurosports Data Blitz and received 2nd place!Dr. Andrew Jagim is currently the Director of Sport Medicine Research for the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin and an...2023-04-1851 minFire Rescue WellnessEpisode 49: Firefighter Research with Andrew Jagim, PhD and Joel Luedke ATCAir management drills can get frustrating, especially when having no way to rate your performance or even compare yourself to previous years. Dr. Andrew Jagim and Joel Luedke, ATC are working to change that story. Their research into air management in firefighters is helping to define and rate performance. I recently was privileged to present some of their data at the Society for Neurosports Data Blitz and received 2nd place!Dr. Andrew Jagim is currently the Director of Sport Medicine Research for the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin and an...2023-04-1851 min
Athletic Training ChatEp. 130: Industrial Athletic Trainers' SocietyThis is a special episode where one of our hosts, Joel Luedke, served as moderator for a round table discussion with the Industrial Athletic Trainers Society board of directors. In this round table the board members reintroduce themselves and share their insights into why the IATS was started and the purpose they hope to serve. In this episode you’ll get a lot of insight into what the IATS could provide for you and also if you want to get involved, how to do so.
Please enjoy this unique episode with the board members of...2023-04-0654 min
Sports Medicine BroadcastMeghan Allcorn – Changing SettingsMeghan Allcorn has had about 9 job changes in roughly 11 years.
Meghan, where did you start as an AT? How long were you there?
11 years as an AT
PRN coverage for collegiate D2 in the Michigan area, working every sport available.
My first full-time job was as an Industrial Athletic Trainer out in the Washington area.
Secondary School setting back in Michigan
PRN coverage
Detroit Metro Airport
Secondary School and community outreach working out of a health and fitness facility.
Finished PTA...2022-12-2321 minSports Medicine BroadcastJason Robey – Changing SettingJason Robey has experience with division 1 athletics, industrial, academic, and military Athletic Training settings.
Jason, where did you start as an AT? How long were you there?
High school
Clinical Outreach
Went back to grad school
Semi-pro sports
Physical Therapy Clinic
Independent pro baseball
Division 3 college
D1 college
Air national guard
Army
Where are you now?
Newport Virginia Fort Eustice
I am a subject matter expert – more like a consultant
H...2022-12-2129 minSports Medicine BroadcastBill Coburn – Changing SettingsBill Coburn changed settings a few times to meet certain needs in his life. Employment, advancement, family-friendly schedule. Check out his story and let him know if you have questions for him.
Bill, where did you start as an AT? How long were you there?
Ohio University in the spring of 2000
Took a job in the high school as just the AT for afternoon and afterschool job
I taught sports med for 3 years
Worked through the county for exercise science and AT
Continued to get a reduction...2022-12-1727 minSports Medicine BroadcastKevin Joyce – Changing SettingsKevin Joyce had to make some changes because he felt like a zombie.
Kevin, where did you start as an AT? How long were you there?
US merchant marine academy as an intern
Elmyra college as GA for 2 years
SUNY Plattsburgh – 5 years
SUNY New Polts – Head AT
Post University in Conn – as head AT and head SC for 6 years ***huge burnout alert***
I had two young kids at home and woke up daily asking myself why I was doing this.
Got the opportunity to do D...2022-12-1531 minSports Medicine BroadcastDaniel Ruedeman – Changing SettingsDaniel Ruedeman discussed his journey to Orthopedic Trauma with Sandy Harris of the ATCorner Podcast
Daniel, where did you start as an AT? How long were you there?
Started in the clinical outreach setting
I was an intern in the traditional high school setting
Moved to Tennessee for a traditional setting for 3 years
Was awarded a Stedman Hawkins fellowship and started working an outreach job.
Long hours were wearing me out so I became an outreach manager at a small private practice
I am currently...2022-12-1324 minSports Medicine BroadcastTanya Watson – Changing SettingsWhere did you start as an AT? How long were you there?
Started out as a College AT at Division 1 Mid Major Universities, Interned at my Alma Mater New Mexico State University for a semester, then Grad School at the University of Wyoming, My First Job was at the University of Alabama Birmingham for 2 years, then at the University of Southern Mississippi for 3 years.
Then life got Lifey, my parents were getting older and having health problems so I needed to move back home. I was able to find a job in a Physician’s Pra...2022-12-0931 minSports Medicine BroadcastChanging Settings – Joel LuedkeJoel, where did you start as an AT, how long were you there?
D1 Track and field – the pay was not great
Took the head AT spot at a D3 school that gave more money and last hours
Currently working at a local clinic
What was next on your AT journey?
My job was the first job that was paid for directly through athletics.
With the change to MAT programs we knew we needed to take advantage of the unavailability of GA positions.
Is this wh...2022-12-0530 min
Performance TalkEpisode 98 - Performance Talk - Athletic Trainer Round TableMichael J. MullinJason ByrneJoel LuedkeBrian Nguyen 2022-11-281h 06
Athletic Training ChatREPLAY: Ep. 61: Joel Luedke-Empowering AT LeadershipRoles got reversed in this episode as Austin and Greg interview Joel. Joel has talked for more recently about the importance of looking at AT Services, not AT Servants and the importance of working “with” coaches and fellow administrators, not “for” them. This has been a shift that has been occurring over Joel’s last 4-5 years of practice in the profession. The shift in thinking began when Joel started leading a group of ATs and started to see the amount of service and hours being requested of them didn’t match the compensation, not even close.
The realizatio...2022-08-3157 min
Barbells N BourbonEp VI | Managing Overload & ProductivityBusy seems to come with every work territory in this day and age. There are times when things can become so much it produces overload and different people handle that differently. Andy has worked in some extremely productive lab settings where there are constantly multiple research projects and associated writing occurring. Joel oversees two departments that help the athletic department achieve its goals.
In this episode, we talk about what we do to manage when things might get overwhelming and things we would do differently if we might go back and be in the same situation. Hopefully...2021-02-1847 min
Barbells N BourbonEp. V | Differing OpinionsThe more you get into a field and develop your thoughts and ideas on how things might be, the more you are likely to encounter almost endless differing opinions. How you handle and work with those differing opinions can impact how you react, work and ultimately interact with other professionals.
It can be hard to disagree or be disagreed with and that is what we chat about in this episode of Barbells ’N Bourbon. Do you keep focusing on what you do? Do you seek out disconfirming information? Can you find a happy middle? See our thoughts an...2021-01-261h 16
Barbells N BourbonEp. IV | LearningEveryone learns in different ways and it amazes us how smart some people really are. We both have had the opportunity to work with people that immediately humble you because they are just that good at what they do and that smart. In this episode of BnB Joel asks Andy how he goes about learning because Andy is becoming one one of those people that once you get them going will fascinate you with how much he knows across a wide range of topics. As always, review bourbon (and run) as well. Enjoy!
#barbells #bourbon #training #performance...2020-12-301h 00
Athletic Training ChatEp. 61: Joel Luedke-Empowering AT LeadershipRoles got reversed in this episode as Austin and Greg interview Joel. Joel has talked for more recently about the importance of looking at AT Services, not AT Servants and the importance of working “with” coaches and fellow administrators, not “for” them. This has been a shift that has been occurring over Joel’s last 4-5 years of practice in the profession.
The shift in thinking began when Joel started leading a group of ATs and started to see the amount of service and hours being requested of them didn’t match the compensation, not even close. The realizat...2020-10-1357 min
Performance TalkEpisode 34 (2020) Joel LuedkeJoel is in his sixth year at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He oversees the day-to-day operations of both the Athletic Training and Sports Performance departments with his direct care being to football, golf and M/W tennis. Prior to UW-La Crosse, Joel was an athletic trainer Oklahoma State University where he worked with Cross Country/Track & Field. He holds a undergraduate degree from UW-Madison in Athletic Training, a Master's Degree in exercise science from the University of Kansas and is pursuing a doctoral degree in athletic administration and leadership from Concordia University-Chicago. Joel also hosts two podcasts, Clinically...2020-05-1152 min
The cATalyzing Podcast for Athletic TrainerscATalyzing our Profession Forward - Ryan Stevens Crossover on #ATChatAdvocating for the athletic training profession is more important now than it has ever been. Athletic Training profession recognition is at an all-time high. Our profession continues to move in a positive direction, and we as ATs must own our space and own our profession if we wish to continue to see this growth and enhance our value and brand recognition. In this crossover episode, Ryan Stevens was the featured guest on the Athletic Training Chat Podcast. In this episode, Joel Luedke (host of AT Chat) interviewed Ryan on topics such as the personal growth of ourselves as athletic trainers...2019-11-0846 minBarbells N BourbonEp. III | Future Ideas, Ideas, and PathsWell it's been awhile since we've gotten together and had a conversation so we weren't entirely sure where this one would go. That being said we think we found a way to shift the podcast (yes after only 3 episodes) to talking about what we're doing and then having the conversation start off of that particular topic.
In this episode we talk about what we are currently working on and where we see that going. We're hoping this sparks ideas, collaborations and future movement from anyone that wants to get involved. As always we review our current bourbons...2019-10-281h 08
Restoring Human MovementClinically Pressed PodcastSebastian’s Book: I Will Beat Back Pain Today I was able to interview Joel Luedke ATC and Dr. Kyle Boland DC from the Clinically Pressed Podcast. You can find their show on iTunes, as well as all of the other fancy places you all like to hear podcasts. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Clinically Pressed Website On iTunes . . . . Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banner...2019-03-1353 minBarbells N BourbonEp. II | To Certification or Not CertificationIn this episode we talk about where we see the importance of getting, maintaining and utilizing certifications when it comes to the world of academia, health, fitness and nutrition. Are they necessary? Do they really mean anything? Should they mean anything?
We cover a lot of areas and go back and forth but really narrow it down at the end on what we deem to be important based on where you are at in your career, what you're doing, and where you want to take things. Check it out.2018-10-101h 02Barbells N BourbonEp. I | Welcome to Barbells 'N BourbonWelcome to the first episode of Barbells 'N Bourbon. Good bourbon, heavy weights and talking about all of it as we go. We will cover all aspects of training, nutrition, health and performance but do so with brutal honesty.
This episode we talk about all kinds of things training and what our opinions are on just the world of health and fitness in general. Check it out.
Find more at www.barbellsnbourbon.com
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Performance TalkEpisode 14 The Round Table - Performance Talk Podcast: 1/13/2018Welcome to the first annual Performance Talk Round Table Episode where my co-host and I ask questions that are relevant to the profession and they are answered by a diverse quest panel.
Guest Panel:
Dr. Tim Baghurst is the Director of Sports & Coaching Science at Oklahoma State University. He has over published 100 peer-reviewed articles, 15 textbooks and book chapters, and has presented on sports performance topics around the world.
Coach Staci Wilson former professional soccer player with an Olympic gold medal with the 1996 U.S. Women’s National Team currently a pro...2018-01-151h 29
Performance TalkEpisode 14 The Round Table - Performance Talk Podcast: 1/13/2018Welcome to the first annual Performance Talk Round Table Episode where my co-host and I ask questions that are relevant to the profession and they are answered by a diverse quest panel.
Guest Panel:
Dr. Tim Baghurst is the Director of Sports & Coaching Science at Oklahoma State University. He has over published 100 peer-reviewed articles, 15 textbooks and book chapters, and has presented on sports performance topics around the world.
Coach Staci Wilson former professional soccer player with an Olympic gold medal with the 1996 U.S. Women’s National...2018-01-151h 29