In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Lauren Powers, athletic trainer for the Dayton Dragons, the High-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Lauren opens up about her path into athletic training, the day-to-day realities of working in professional baseball, and what it means to be a woman in a historically male-dominated field.

From building trust with young players, to balancing mental health, to the camaraderie that comes with life on the road, Lauren shares insightful stories and lessons from the training room. Whether you’re an aspiring athletic trainer or just curious about what happens behind the scenes in the minors, this episode delivers real talk and real perspective.

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On this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Ben Potenziano, former PBATS Executive Board member and longtime MLB athletic trainer with the Giants, Pirates and Marlins, who now serves as an athletic trainer on the PGA Tour. Ben shares insights from his years in professional baseball, the unique demands of transitioning to golf, and what it takes to keep elite athletes performing at their best across two very different sports.

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On episode 101 of the Inside Athletic Training podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Michael T. Freehill—a rare blend of elite athlete and leading sports medicine physician. A former professional pitcher drafted by the California Angels, Dr. Freehill now serves as an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University, specializing in shoulder and elbow care, and is the Head Team Physician for the Athletics and Stanford University Baseball.

His career has spanned the pitcher’s mound, groundbreaking medical research, and leadership within Major League Baseball’s medical community. Today, we’ll explore his journey from the clubhouse to the clinic, his work in building world-class sports medicine teams alongside MLB athletic trainers, and the innovations driving athlete care and performance at the highest level.

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