2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-The Sports “Team”: How to Effectively Manage and Communicate with the Athlete, Athletic Trainer, Coach, and Agent in Professional Sports

The Sports “Team”: How to Effectively Manage and Communicate with the Athlete, Athletic Trainer, Coach, and Agent in Professional Sports

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In this video, the speaker discusses how to effectively communicate with everyone involved in the care of professional athletes. The speaker emphasizes the need to be affable, trustworthy, and available to the players. They also highlight the importance of speaking the language of the sport and building lifelong relationships with the athletes. The speaker explains that communication with athletes happens at various times, such as on the field, in the locker room, during recovery, and when returning to play. They emphasize the need for honesty and clear communication, including written documentation. The speaker also discusses communication with athletic trainers, head coaches, general managers, and agents. They stress the significance of prioritizing the health of the players and building trust with agents. The video concludes with the speaker reiterating the importance of effective communication for building lifelong relationships.

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Walter Lowe, MD

Keywords

communicate

professional athletes

trustworthy

lifelong relationships

player health