Taking Athletic Training Abroad: Opportunities, Challenges and Lessons Learned

In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, welcome Sarah Manspeaker, PhD, ATC, and Elicia Leal, MEd, ATC, LAT, to explore opportunities for athletic trainers to take their careers abroad. Sarah shares her journey from developing study abroad programs in Ireland and Australia to living and working in Berlin, while Elicia recounts how an unexpected opportunity with the Chinese Olympic Committee led to a career in China. Together, they discuss the variety of international career paths available to athletic trainers, from Olympic organizations and international schools to military bases and performing arts. The conversation also highlights the challenges of working overseas, including language barriers, credentialing, visas, cultural differences and financial considerations, along with the importance of networking and NATA resources in helping athletic trainers pursue opportunities around the world.

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