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FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy podcast | Official Podcast of WFATT

FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy podcast | Official Podcast of WFATT

By: James Gardiner MSc. CAT(C) CSCS
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Official Podcast Of: The World Federation Of Athletic Training & Therapy (WFATT)

We are each the expert of our own story and expertise always holds value.
Join this Athletic Therapy-driven discussion, an integrated and collaborative space for practitioners, athletes and sports performance personnel.
We Grow. Together. Organic Dialogue, Passionate Pros.

Join The Conversation. Join The Community.

About the Host:
James Gardiner is an Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Specialist with over 17 years of professional service. He has worked with athletes from major sports at the professional level (including MLS, NLL, NHL, MLB, MiLB, NCAA, OHL, AHL, CFL, Olympians, World Competitors) and high level amateurs.

In hosting this podcast, James brings insight, passion and a drive to push the profession of Athletic Therapy forward as an integral part of the human performance landscape.

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Episodes
  • Session 184 (April, 2026): An Opportunity Reveals Itself - a reflection in the professional space

    Session 184 (April, 2026): An Opportunity Reveals Itself - a reflection in the professional space
    May 5 2026

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    Session 184

    An Opportunity Reveals Itself - a reflection in the professional space

    A(nother) reflective ramble.

    The opportunity for personal and professional growth in connection with what it is we do. When we align with our purpose we can connect to all things supportive in a high-paced environment. Connection, connection, connection.


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    10 mins
  • Session 183 (January, 2026): Athletic Therapy - It's In The Name!

    Session 183 (January, 2026): Athletic Therapy - It's In The Name!
    Jan 23 2026

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    Session 183: Athletic Therapy - It's In The Name!

    Glen Bergeron is a founder, a builder and a living advocate of the profession. He is currently on a sabbatical with some extremely interesting research in the works.

    We discuss the growth and pathway of the profession of Athletic Training and Therapy here in Canada, and worldwide.

    Glen is a distinguished faculty member in the Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health and the Athletic Therapy Program Coordinator at the University of Winnipeg. He is a renowned educator and practitioner in the field of Athletic Therapy. He is a mentor and role model to anyone that he has come in contact with inside and outside of the profession.

    14th World Congress has been announced. Where? Edinburgh, Scotland

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    38 mins
  • Session 182 (December, 2025): Championship Pedigree with Vancouver Whitecaps FC Technical Director, Quinn Thompson

    Session 182 (December, 2025): Championship Pedigree with Vancouver Whitecaps FC Technical Director, Quinn Thompson
    Dec 20 2025

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    Session 182: Championship Pedigree

    Quinn Thompson, Technical Director, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

    We discuss what meaningful values and communication mean throughout a professional Club, along with a dive into the interactions of a high performance team on and off the pitch.

    Quinn Thompson is the youngest technical director in MLS. He oversees roster construction and salary budget, player relations, as well as player recruitment strategy amongst many other roles up and down the Vancouver Whitecaps Club.

    He was recently voted Finalist for MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year, and was instrumental in a great run by Vancouver in the 2025 campaign: MLS Western Conference Champions, a Canadian Championship and a finals appearance in CONCACAF.


    14th World Congress has been announced. Where? Edinburgh, Scotland

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    34 mins
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