The ATvantage

06/09/2026

Every year we pull the data behind AT compensation 💸

The pay scales, regional breakdowns, and trends shaping what ATs are actually earning.

We just published the 2025 edition. Take a look to better prepare yourself for your next salary conversation.

Read the full thing here: https://www.theatvantage.com/blog/2025-annual-market-research

06/08/2026

We know not every AT is looking for a full-time role right now.

Some are balancing multiple commitments. Some are looking for supplemental income. Some want to stay active in the profession without sacrificing everything else in their life.

This one is for you.

We just opened a part-time Athletic Trainer opportunity in Hollywood, CA. It's approximately 15 consistent hours per week, variable Monday–Friday afternoons and evenings.

A role designed around your life, not the other way around.

Interested or know someone who might be? Apply here: https://atvantage-llc.breezy.hr/p/b428da110fb8-certified-athletic-trainer-part-time

Or tag someone who could be a good fit below!

Part-Time Athletic Trainer (ATC) — Hollywood, CA Schedule: Approximately 15 Hours/Week | Monday–Friday Afternoons & EveningsSetting: Secondary School Athletics About the Opportunity Looking for a way to stay connected to the profession without the demands of a full-time athletic training rol...

06/07/2026

You monitor recovery for your athletes like it’s the most important part of the process.

Because it is.

Apply that same standard to yourself and do something to rest/fill your own cup today.

Happy Sunday! 💙

06/03/2026

A return-to-play decision isn't a recommendation.

It's a clinical call made by a licensed, board-certified healthcare provider. One who has assessed the injury, monitored the recovery, and determined what's safe.

That authority deserves to be respected.
Not questioned by a coach.
Not overridden by an administrator.
Not dismissed because someone doesn't understand the expertise behind it.

ATs are healthcare professionals, and their clinical decisions should be treated as such.

Share this to advocate for the often overlooked value ATs bring.

06/01/2026

Last week we co-hosted a webinar “From Research to Risk Reduction: A Practical Framework for Youth Sports Leaders”.

The insights were valuable and the conversation was impactful.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, asked questions, and engaged. This is exactly the kind of dialogue we need more of.

A huge shout out to our incredible speakers: .minjares

If you missed it — the replay is live. Catch it at the link in our bio.

05/28/2026

ATvantage was built by ATs who lived the realities of this profession firsthand.

The understaffed seasons.
The decisions that got second-guessed.
The roles that asked for everything and gave back very little.

We built something different because we knew it was possible and because ATs deserve better than the status quo.

Sustainable roles.
Competitive pay.
Real work-life balance.
And a team that advocates for you beyond just placing you.

You deserve a role that reflects the value you bring. Let's talk.

We're currently building out our network for fall, so if you're interested, visit the link here: https://atvantage-llc.breezy.hr/ or text Sadie at (616) 377-2343 📲

05/27/2026

ATs show up in schools, communities, and settings most people never think about — preventing injuries, managing emergencies, protecting lives.

Every day, without fanfare.

Share this to advocate for their value.

05/27/2026

Athletic Trainers show up in schools, communities, and settings most people never think about.

They're preventing injuries before they become emergencies.
Managing crises before EMS arrives.
Protecting students, athletes, and entire communities, often as the only healthcare provider in the building.

That's not a sideline role.
That's not supplemental care.
That's public health.

And ATs do it every single day, without fanfare.

Tag an AT below to show them some gratitude — in a profession that too often goes unrecognized. 👇

05/26/2026

You know how to take care of everyone else.

Here's your reminder to apply that same standard to yourself 📌

Save this and come back to it when you need it.

05/21/2026

The impact of an AT extends far beyond the field.

Every injury caught early is a student who stays active.
Every emergency managed is a life protected.
Every AT showing up to a school, a community event, or practice is a community better covered.

That’s not a support role.
That’s public health infrastructure.

Share this to spread the reminder!