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Athletic Trainer Sideline Survival
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items I always tell people that working outside is both my favorite and least favorite thing about being an athletic trainer. Some days, the weather is gorgeous and you’re marveling at the fact that you’re getting paid to watch sports on a sunny day while ...
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Cold Weather
Hot Weather
Recharge
Kit Necessities
Cold Weather
Protect yourself from the elements with a sideline camping pod. Easy to assemble, and you still have great visibility of the game with clear layers on 3 sides.
WeatherPod by Under the Weather Pop-Up 1-Person Pod - Large
Stop using overpriced disposable hand warmers that don’t stay hot and switch to THESE rechargeable hand warmers. They are magnetic so they snap together - makes it harder to lose one! There are three heat settings, and they hold a charge for quite aw...
OCOOPA Magnetic Rechargeable Hand Warmers 2 Pack
Ok, I can’t say I’ve worn this myself yet - but I’ve only heard great things about this brand for heated apparel! It’s their specialty, so you know they’re going to make it better than anyone else. I also love the variety of colors, styles, and warmt...
Women's Classic Heated Vest - Gray | Lightweight & Warm |ororo
If you work with winter sports/recreation, at least one of these should already be in your kit! But make sure you throw one in for yourself, too. The weather can turn so quickly in the Midwest, and this can provide emergency warmth for when you dress...
Coghlan's Emergency Blanket
Love throwing these on under an outer layer of hiking pants/joggers for a chilly night of work. They are so soft and buttery but don’t feel too thick and restrictive! The price point is great, too.
Women's High Waist Cotton Seamless Fleece Lined Leggings - A New Day™ Black S/M
If you’ll be working a lot of winter sports, protect your skin with this protectant! Super moisturizing and has SPF - because you’re still exposed to the sun in the wintertime!
Face the Frost Winter Skin Protection
Hot Weather
I like how clean this sunscreen is and how it makes my skin feel! It goes on smooth and smells nice. I like keeping a tube in my kit for those super sunny days on the field!
Native Mineral Sunscreen - Unscented - SPF 30 - 5 fl oz
This is nice to throw around your neck on those hot, humid days to keep you cool while you cover the game!
iCOOL® PVA Cooling Towel
This saved me when I was pregnant and easily overheated. I wore it mostly on practice days vs game days, but I always had people asking where I got it.
AlphaCool Wearable Personal Bladeless Neck Fan
✨ Life-Changing ✨ The smell of this alone is SO refreshing. This got me through some super toasty clinical rotations in AT school.
Cooling Body Spray — Rosemary Mint
I love the sleek and simple look of these sunnies that match any outfit or hairstyle. Polarized are a must when staring out at hot turf all day.
Sunski Yuba Polarized Sunglasses | REI Co-op
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An absolute essential if you’ll be working in a gymnasium for an extended period of time and stuck in the bleachers. I’ve even strapped this to other surfaces working indoors or outdoors to save my back during those long tournament shifts!
The Gamechanger Stadium Chair
Even though Stanley’s & Owalas are all the rage, I really like HydroJugs. They are completely leakproof, fit in any cup holder or backpack pocket, easy to carry, and have a built in straw! Tons of cute colors and designs and very durable. They’ll...
HydroJug Sport 32 oz | Black
Whether you’re giving these to your athletes or eating them yourself for a little halftime energy boost, I prefer these energy chews an a cleaner alternative to Gatorade chews. Definitely buy a pack for your sideline kit!
Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews Fruit Smoothie: Sports Performance Nutrition, 1.8oz
We preach quality footwear and inserts to our athletes all day long, but we can’t forget about ourselves! Whether you get these super feet inserts or another brand, invest in some quality orthotics to protect your body on those long work days when we...
Work Cushion
Kit Necessities
This is a really handy cheat sheet for cranial nerves & GSC that can clip to your badge or your kit for quick and easy access!
Cranial Nerves & Glasgow Coma Scale Badge Card: Neurological Assessment Pocket Guide
This mini belt clip kit is perfect for quick access to your scissors, PPE, and wound care supplies. I like having this for wrestling when I need to have extra PPE and gauze locked and loaded but don’t necessarily need to have an entire fanny pack on.
Medi Kit™ PPE Sport ProPack | Mueller® by MERET™ | Athletic Training Kits | By Product | Open Catalogue | Mueller B2C USA
These are nice to have if you’re dealing with morning sickness (or even a hangover) and need quick relief. Grab a few packs and have some ready for your athletes, too!
Allclair Nausea Relief Inhaler - Pack of 2