22.02.2024 - In celebration of National Athletic Training Month in March, Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), is now accepting nominations for its Henry Schein Medical Athletics and Schools 2024 Rising Star .
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 5/24/21
Tensions over Donovan Mitchell’s injury situation are suddenly clouding the Utah Jazz’s first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Now it sounds as if some infighting within the team framework is part of the issue.
Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reported on Monday that there might be a power struggle of sorts between Mitchell’s personal training staff and the Jazz s training staff over who gets to make the decisions on Mitchell’s recovery. But Larsen does note that the Jazz training staff has an excellent reputation. It was a co-recipient of last year’s Athletic Training Staff of the Year Award from the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (although that was for its efforts with the NBA’s first COVID-19 case).
Vanessa Brooks was in a residency program at Duke when she received a LinkedIn message from Donnie Strack, the Thunder’s vice president of human and player performance.
Strack had seen Brooks’ impressive resume, which included athletic training experience from her undergrad days at Georgia, a doctorate degree from Emory University in Atlanta, sports medicine work at Duke and what would soon be a physical therapy sports fellowship at Wake Forest.
But despite her credentials, Brooks, then in her mid 20s, didn’t know how to respond.
“I first thought, 'Oh no, LinkedIn has spam, too,'” Brooks said.
But then Brooks decided to look Strack up.
“Oklahoma City Thunder? Wait, what? No way,” Brooks
Eat Beyond Adds LeBron James Longtime Athletic Trainer and Recovery Expert, Mike Mancias, as Advisor
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Company ), an investment issuer focused on the global plant-based and alternative food sector, is announcing that it has added Mike Mancias to its advisory board. Mr. Mancias will act as an advisor and brand ambassador, helping the team with its marketing, and helping to raise awareness of Eat Beyond and its investments.
Mr. Mancias is LeBron James longtime athletic trainer and recovery expert and is a veteran in the world of professional basketball. He has also worked with NFL, MLB, PGA, and top NCAA athletes. He is licensed and nationally certified by the Accredited National Athletic Trainers Association in the United States, and is a 14-year member of The National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association. He is also a brand ambassador for Beyond Meat.