In this episode, Eli Hallak and Dr. Ashley Sink speak with Dr. Jim Kyle of The Kyle Group about the vital role of the Medical Time Out system in athletic events. Together, they discuss the importance of pre-game planning for “What if’s”, the necessity of effective emergency response, and how your actions during a crisis can impact everyone involved.

The Kyle Group

Medical Time Out

Korey Stringer Institute

In this episode, Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist and Certified Athletic Trainer Jacob Pope meets with Eli Hallak to discuss care for “Industrial Athletes”. Together, they explore the role that Athletic Trainers who are working in industrial settings have in helping prevent injuries, maintain workforce wellness, and improve employee health.

WorkCare, Inc.

Eli Hallak meets with Tony Villani, founder of XPE Sports and creator of the SHREDmill. Together, they take a deep dive into speed training for athletes, the pitfalls of overtraining, and why whoever’s running on the field is losing.

XPE Sports

SHREDmill

This week, a vital profession is brought to the forefront as Dr. Desaree Festa, Team Sport Psychologist of the NFL Buffalo Bills, joins Eli Hallak to discuss the importance of Mental Wellness in Sport. Join us for an honest conversation about the benefits of being embedded with an Organization full-time, the value of self-care, and why athletics is a vehicle to express who you are; it does not define you.

Eli Hallak reaches into the mailbag this week to ask Veteran ATc's student-submitted questions. Join us as we get poignant answers from Cindy Kramer, Tim Moscicki, Kirsten Farrell, Angela Bushmaker, Kristen Dizon, Ashley Sink, and Jonathan Gedalia.

In this emotional episode, we pay tribute to Jim Bonds, who left us too soon. Eli Hallak and Gabriel Hallak sit down with coaches and former players of the St. Francis High School Golden Knights, Pat Carroll, John Carroll, and Dietrich Riley. Together, they discuss the legacy and the loss of a friend and mentor.

The SCV Signal: Jim Bonds

Pasadena Star-News: Jim Bonds Memorial

International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)

Krystal Forbes and Bianca Mejia sit down with Eli Hallak and Gabriel Hallak to discuss their journey in softball. These two former college players speak about their experiences on the field, off the field, and their transition from players to coaches and educators. Join us as we learn about the challenges, and rewards, that they've experienced together and how their family bond has shaped who they are today.

Athletes who are often ignored are brought to light as Eli Hallak and Joel Doerning meet with Lead Physician of the Alpinestars Mobile Medical Unit and Chairman of the Medical And Safety Committee at the American Motorcyclist Association, Paul Reiman, MD. Together, they discuss the importance of care for Riders, the groundbreaking safety technology that’s in development, and how Temecula is the focal point of the Motocross Industry.