Inside Athletic Training

Jeff Desjardins: Cleveland Guardians Assistant Athletic Trainer

March 02, 2023 Season 1 Episode 6
Inside Athletic Training
Jeff Desjardins: Cleveland Guardians Assistant Athletic Trainer
Show Notes

On this week's episode, host Sam Radbil talks to Jeff Desjardins, an assistant athletic trainer with the Cleveland Guardians. Jeff talks about his path through the Minor Leagues, the trust it takes to foster great relationships with Major League Baseball players, coaches, and managers, and why spring training is one of the most challenging stretches of work during the entire season for athletic trainers. Jeff also talks about the importance of listening and communicating clearly during the early years in baseball as an athletic trainer, along with his best advice for students, interns, and younger athletic training professionals. Don't miss this week's episode of the Inside Athletic Training podcast!

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