Summary of Episode 1: Reggie Scott, Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance, Los Angeles Rams

In the inaugural episode of the PFATS podcast, host Evan interviews Reggie Scott, Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance for the Los Angeles Rams. Reggie, who has been with the Rams since 2010 and VP since 2019, shares insights into his current offseason responsibilities, including preparing for the NFL Combine, conditioning programs, and rehabbing players ahead of the new season. He emphasizes that the NFL offseason is far from quiet, involving extensive work such as free agency and player conditioning.

Reggie recounts his journey from growing up in Dover, Delaware, playing baseball and basketball, to discovering athletic training after a knee injury in high school. He attended West Virginia University, initially for baseball, but switched to athletic training and later interned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers through PFATS programs. His NFL career started with Tampa Bay, then Carolina Panthers, and eventually the Rams, where he rose through the ranks as the profession evolved to include specialties like nutrition, mental health, and sports science.

The discussion highlights the rapid evolution of the medical and performance model in professional sports, driven by collaboration, data analytics, research, and technology. Reggie advises young athletic trainers to focus on mastering their daily work while expanding knowledge across specialties, pursuing credentials, and developing leadership skills since leadership and people management become key at higher levels.

Reggie reflects on his recent PFATS presidency, introducing the leadership concept "REACH," which stands for Relationships, Examples of Excellence, Accountability, Commitment, and Humility. He stresses the importance of these values for professional growth and maintaining high standards in athlete care.

The conversation also touches on the increased visibility and respect athletic trainers have gained, especially highlighted during critical moments like the Buffalo Bills’ medical emergency, which showcased their expertise and professionalism. Reggie praises the profession’s growing value and the accompanying accountability to uphold excellence.

Reggie shares his role in transitioning PFATS’s annual meeting from Indianapolis to a more expansive, family-friendly destination event in Phoenix, emphasizing enhanced education, certification opportunities, relationship building, and inclusivity for members’ families.

On a personal note, Reggie reveals his admiration for high school athletic trainers and wrestling as alternative athletic training settings he’d enjoy, citing the complexity and challenges of wrestling injuries and athlete management. His favorite career moments include winning two Super Bowls and the camaraderie with his long-term staff and medical/performance team, describing the experience as both challenging and rewarding.

The episode closes with a lighthearted story about Reggie receiving a cowboy hat, boots, and a trip to Yellowstone as a gift for his PFATS presidency, which he proudly wore at the honors event. He encourages listeners to pursue leadership and growth in athletic training and thanks the audience for tuning in.

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