18: Using Technology to Reduce Injuries – with Steve Chouinard, Associate Athletic Director for Health and Performance, Colgate Raiders – Ep. 18

Steve Chouinard is Associate Athletic Director for Health and Performance at Colgate Athletics. He has been promoted from head athletic trainer to his new leadership role overseeing health and performance but also physical education, recreation and outdoor education after serving 23 years within the department.

While Chouinard previously worked with nearly every sport within Colgate Athletics, most recently being the men's hockey and rowing teams, he will continue with athletic training duties for the men's golf program. In July 2019, Chouinard also received a Maroon Citation for his significant and invaluable personal contributions to Colgate University.

Timestamps:

• Steve’s background (1:29)
• From Head Athletic Trainer to Associate AD for Health and Performance - what are the differences in day-to-day work? (2:47)
• Icing sports injuries nowadays - yes or no? (4:11)
• New upgrades to the Colgate Athletics facilities and it’s possibilities (6:01)
• Did the pandemic create any permanent changes to Athletics? (10:38)
• How are things looking for Ice Hockey and Basketball teams in Colgate? (11:33)
• Steve’s thoughts of NCAA’s Name, Image and Likeness policy (12:19)
• Quickfire round (15:44)
• What made Steve go with Firstbeat (18:07)
• Most useful features and metrics to use with the teams (18:43)
• How has using Firstbeat changed during the years with the teams? (21:05)
• Differences of using Firstbeat with Basketball vs Ice Hockey (21:54)
• If Steve could time travel, what tip would he give to himself of using Firstbeat in year one? (22:57)