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How do certified athletic trainers actually spend their professional time?

Athletic trainers are educated across the five Board of Certification (BOC) practice domains, yet we have surprisingly little national evidence describing how professional responsibilities are distributed in day-to-day clinical practice.

This study is designed to help answer that question.

Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. Certified athletic trainers from 29 states have already contributed to the study, and we’re continuing to recruit participants from every employment setting and every state.

If you’re a BOC-certified athletic trainer currently practicing in a clinical setting, I hope you’ll consider participating. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, is anonymous, and will help improve our understanding of athletic training practice across the profession.

🔗 Survey link is in my bio (and in the comments on LinkedIn).

Please consider sharing this post with colleagues who may be eligible to participate.

Behind the scene in the Lasell MSAT lab and on the field!

We spent some time this week capturing new photos and video that will help us show prospective students what the Lasell MSAT experience looks like.

The people. The spaces. The hands-on learning.

More to come soon!

This week, three of our Lasell MSAT students had the opportunity to volunteer at the Boston Marathon and be part of one of the most iconic events in sport.

From the energy at the finish line to the teamwork behind the scenes, this was a powerful reminder that athletic training is built on preparation, presence, and care in moments that matter.

We are proud of Abby, Isabelle, and Skylar for stepping into this experience with professionalism and enthusiasm and for representing Lasell University so well.

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Sport has the power to do far more than shape performance. It can build inclusion, create opportunity, strengthen communities, and promote peace.

Today, on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, we recognize the broader impact of sport and the responsibility all of us share in helping create environments where athletes and communities can thrive. UNESCO describes sport as a powerful vehicle for social inclusion, gender equality, and youth empowerment, and notes that the values learned through sport, including fair play and team spirit, extend far beyond the game. 

At Lasell, we are proud to prepare future professionals who understand that sport is not only about competition. It is also about education, leadership, health, and human connection.

March is National Athletic Training Month, and for the past 31 days we’ve had the privilege of introducing the People Behind the Lasell MSAT Program.

Faculty. Clinical preceptors. Students. Alumni. Leaders in sport and healthcare from around the country. Each person we featured this month represents something that defines athletic training at its best: mentorship, preparation, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping athletes perform, recover, and thrive.

Behind every confident athletic trainer is a community of people who taught them how to think, how to care, and how to lead. The Lasell MSAT experience is built on that community. It is built on the people who show up every day to teach, mentor, challenge, and support the next generation of clinicians.

To every faculty member, clinical partner, alumni mentor, and industry leader who gives their time, energy, and expertise to our students, thank you. Your leadership shapes not only our program, but the future of athlete health. And to our students, who bring curiosity, commitment, and heart to the profession every day, we are proud to be part of your journey.

This month was a celebration of athletic training. More importantly, it was a celebration of the people who make this profession strong. Thank you to the people who create the Lasell Advantage!

March is National Athletic Training Month, and we’re celebrating by introducing the People Behind the Lasell MSAT Program. Day 31 is a Speaker Spotlight on Jon Torine, former NFL strength and conditioning coach and Managing Director of Coach Across America.

Jon spent more than a decade in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts, where he helped build integrated performance systems that aligned strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, sports medicine, coaching, and team culture. His time with the Colts culminated in a World Championship victory in Super Bowl XLI. Today, Jon focuses on leadership development, coach education, and helping organizations bring sports back to young athletes in ways that prioritize enjoyment, growth, and long term development alongside performance. His work continues to bring professionals together around a shared language of performance and athlete development, helping leaders move beyond silos to build stronger systems for athletes and teams. Jon brings a systems level view of performance and leadership that challenges our students to think bigger about how sport environments shape athlete health and development. Jon and Coach Across America are part of the Lasell Advantage.

We’re also excited to share that Jon will be on campus on April 14 as the next featured speaker in the Lasell MSAT Speaker Series to discuss leadership, integrated performance systems, and the future of athlete development! More information about the Speaker Series is in the comments.

Have a question for Jon about leadership in sport or the future of athlete development? Drop it in the comments. Follow along throughout March as we highlight the People Behind the Lasell MSAT Program.

March is National Athletic Training Month, and we’re celebrating by introducing the People Behind the Lasell MSAT Program. Day 30 is a Preceptor Spotlight on Roni Bazile, MSAT, ATC, LAT, Head Athletic Trainer at Newton South High School.

In his role, Roni provides comprehensive care for student athletes across all sports, focusing on injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions in a dynamic secondary school setting. Working in a large high school environment, Roni supports athletes throughout the full academic year while collaborating with coaches, administrators, and healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective care.

His work reflects the wide scope of athletic training in the secondary school setting, where education, communication, and long-term athlete development are essential. Roni’s clinical approach and professional growth have been shaped by his experiences working with the sports medicine teams at Tufts University and Harvard University, where he supported football and hockey programs. Those experiences continue to inform how he approaches athlete care, decision making, and performance support.

As a preceptor, Roni is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of athletic trainers. He takes pride in building meaningful relationships with students and creating clinical learning environments that challenge them to think critically, communicate clearly, and grow in confidence. His mentorship helps Lasell MSAT students connect classroom learning to real athlete care in high school athletics. Roni brings professionalism, experience, and a strong commitment to student development into every clinical setting.

Roni and Newton South High School are part of the Lasell Advantage.

Have a question for Roni about working in secondary school athletics or mentoring student athletic trainers? Drop it in the comments. Follow along throughout March as we highlight the People Behind the Lasell MSAT Program.

March is National Athletic Training Month, and we’re celebrating by introducing the People Behind the Lasell MSAT Program. Day 30 is a Preceptor Spotlight on Jephte Soulouque, MS, ATC, Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer at Catholic Memorial High School.

Jephte has been providing care in the secondary school setting for nearly a decade, where he oversees a comprehensive sports medicine program supporting more than 40 teams across 15 sports. His work includes injury evaluation, rehabilitation planning, and return to play management, while also coordinating medical coverage, emergency action planning, and communication across a large network of coaches, administrators, and healthcare providers. In addition to his work at Catholic Memorial,

Jephte is part of the Mass General Brigham network, where he continues to engage with the broader athletic community across Massachusetts. His approach emphasizes organization, communication, and systems that improve safety, consistency, and overall athlete care. Beyond daily clinical responsibilities, Jephte has played an important role in strengthening the sports medicine infrastructure at Catholic Memorial. His efforts have supported improvements in recovery timelines, reductions in reinjury, and increased participation through enhanced coverage and safety protocols. He also contributes to injury surveillance and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support data-informed decision making.

Jephte and Catholic Memorial are part of the Lasell Advantage.

Have a question for Jephte about working in the secondary school setting or mentoring future athletic trainers? Drop it in the comments. Follow along throughout March as we highlight the People Behind the Lasell MSAT Program.