I have known and worked with Sandy Krum for over 15 years. Whether it was dealing with collegiate athletes, professional baseball players or The Biggest Loser contestants he is the consummate professional. Cutting edge injury treatment and rehabilitation protocols have kept his athletes on the field and in the game. Sandy is recognized by his peers as one of the elite in his profession.
Certified Athletic Trainer | Educator | Motivator
National Athletic Training Month
National Athletic Training Month is a time to spread the word about the profession of athletic training and how it positively impacts the world. Participating in NATM is simple. Throughout the month of March, a variety of thought provoking questions will be posted on NATA’s Facebook page. In six words, make your declaration and shout it loud. Step into the spotlight and post your declaration on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NATA1950).
Sample questions to be posted on Certified Athletic Trainers Facebook Page:
· What does NATM mean to you? · What is your athletic training elevator speech? · Why should ATs be in all high schools? · What is the value of an AT? · What do you love about athletic training? · Why should your Legislators support HR 2785? · Why are you an AT? · How are you successful at work? · What makes you smile at work?
6 Word Declaration Examples:
· Time to step into the spotlight. · ATs treat the hurting and wounded. · Athletic Trainers keep student athletes safe. · ATs keep the physically active healthy. · ATs are experts in immediate care. · ATs are health care providers too. · Athletes returning to activity with smile.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 64th Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia Monday, June 24 – Thursday, June 27, 2013 Las Vegas, Nevada
Annual Meeting registration is now open for attendees and exhibitors.
The NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia is the premier live event for athletic trainers, offering important educational advances, career networking, association business and social opportunities. Plus, the NATA Trade Show is the largest exhibition of athletic training supplies& services in the country! Do business with more than 350 companies on the Trade Show floor. Be the first to hear important Annual Meeting announcements! Like NATA’s Annual Meeting Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/NATAMeeting) and follow NATA on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nata1950 to get new information as it becomes available.
I have to lay it straight Sand Man, I have been around some amazing trainers in my day, Randy Oravetz (Dir. Of Sports Medicine at FSU) & Jack Marucci (Dir. of Athletic Training at LSU)...And YOU my friend rank up there with the Best! Thank you Sandy for Always keeping it real, even when none of us wanted to hear it. You have no idea how instrumental you were in helping me get through those tough physical and mental days! I would not have made it without ya! Thank you Krummie. I owe ya one! You my friend, Wear Your Soul...Love you brother, MEAN IT!!!
As a high school and college athlete, I've had experience with several trainers, and I firmly believe that Sandy is the best professional I've ever worked with. His knowledge and experience are only the tip of the iceberg with Sandy. His personality and confidence, and his ability to calm a person down and explain every situation make him more than just a "trainer" when that horrible injury or event happens. He's more like a Super-Hero swooping in to save the day.
I have been involved in organized sports from high school to the NFL and have be around athletic trainers the entire time. I understand the role that they can play in an athletes career, sometimes making decisions that can make or break careers. Also, athletic trainers wear many different hats, from mentor, to uncle to personal trainer and even therapists if need be. I can tell you that during my time on "The Biggest Loser", Sandy was all these things to me and more.
I built a special bond with Sandy because he took such good care of me and showed such respect for me as an individual on the show. I'm sure Sandy had similar relationships with the other contestants. Because of this, there are two things I would like to point out about Sandy that I think are paramount. Number one, his knowledge. Sandy has a comprehensive knowledge about sports and the business of an athletic trainer. Number two, Sandy's integrity. Although Sandy and I had built a strong bond, he always maintained his integrity where the show and rules were concerned. He is the consummate professional.