Lauren Powers: Cincinnati Reds Minor League (High-A Dayton Dragons) Athletic Trainer

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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