So days 2 and 3 were relatively quiet, but overwhelming all at once.
The first day I got to the weight room/training room/locker room/practice courts...one of the first people I saw was Jason Terry working out. Needless to say it was hard for me to not be a little starstruck momentarily. But I kept my cool and headed to the training room so I could start figuring things out.
Two-a-days started on the second day I was there at the camp and the practices were fairly intense. It was interesting to see the dynamic of the practice and what was expected.
It's also crazy to hear about all the speculation of draft picks and free agents going around. There are so much politics that contribute towards the fates of each of these players.
I learned a lot about joint mobilization and soft tissue mobs continuously. I finally also met Dionne, the assistant athletic trainer, and I found that I got along with him rather well also. He is good friends with one of the staff members at Purdue ,which was a cool connection to know. Dionne went on to explain to me about the emphasis and usefulness of PNF and a program called fusionetics that stored data for players based on their FMS scores. The system was really intriguing and gave me something to think about for any jobs I have in the future.
It's also cool because there are people that know of Denny Miller from Purdue, but I also get to explain to them that our new head AT is Doug Boersma.
The first day I got to the weight room/training room/locker room/practice courts...one of the first people I saw was Jason Terry working out. Needless to say it was hard for me to not be a little starstruck momentarily. But I kept my cool and headed to the training room so I could start figuring things out.
Two-a-days started on the second day I was there at the camp and the practices were fairly intense. It was interesting to see the dynamic of the practice and what was expected.
It's also crazy to hear about all the speculation of draft picks and free agents going around. There are so much politics that contribute towards the fates of each of these players.
I learned a lot about joint mobilization and soft tissue mobs continuously. I finally also met Dionne, the assistant athletic trainer, and I found that I got along with him rather well also. He is good friends with one of the staff members at Purdue ,which was a cool connection to know. Dionne went on to explain to me about the emphasis and usefulness of PNF and a program called fusionetics that stored data for players based on their FMS scores. The system was really intriguing and gave me something to think about for any jobs I have in the future.
It's also cool because there are people that know of Denny Miller from Purdue, but I also get to explain to them that our new head AT is Doug Boersma.
Before practice starts, the athletic trainers will soft tape the players' ankles. They use continuous taping style and I haven't been taught that nor took the time to practice that, so I haven't been bold enough to tape an ankle. This is my one regret so far.
I've helped make recovery shakes, ice bags, assist with cramping athletes through stretching and electrolyte mixes.
I also learned about how Casey uses Afrin sprayed on nose plugs to help constrict vessels to reduce bleeding.
The third day I was in the training room, in walks Dirk. At this point I had been awed at my fortune of just being in the facilities, but I can't say I wasn't a bit starstruck. He was just as comical and friendly as the staff I had met so far. Jokes were flying and he was in a particularly good mood considering Germany had obliterated Brasil in the World Cup match the day before.
On my last night in Dallas, I keep thinking of things I can do to contribute more as an intern without interfering too much as well. It's been fun to be able to spend time with my family that I never see and kind of observe a different side of them in another environment. I will have to come back one day.
I have hopes to continue helping the club in the future if they'll have me.
I've helped make recovery shakes, ice bags, assist with cramping athletes through stretching and electrolyte mixes.
I also learned about how Casey uses Afrin sprayed on nose plugs to help constrict vessels to reduce bleeding.
The third day I was in the training room, in walks Dirk. At this point I had been awed at my fortune of just being in the facilities, but I can't say I wasn't a bit starstruck. He was just as comical and friendly as the staff I had met so far. Jokes were flying and he was in a particularly good mood considering Germany had obliterated Brasil in the World Cup match the day before.
On my last night in Dallas, I keep thinking of things I can do to contribute more as an intern without interfering too much as well. It's been fun to be able to spend time with my family that I never see and kind of observe a different side of them in another environment. I will have to come back one day.
I have hopes to continue helping the club in the future if they'll have me.