#19 Athletic Training with Chris "Flo" Flores

Join us in this week's podcast featuring Chris "Flo" Flores! Chris is a Clinical Instructor for the Athletic Training programs at Kean University, Montclair State University, and Seton Hall University. He has a gift for mentoring young trainers and sharing his experiences and acquired knowledge from over 17 years in the fitness industry. Chris is a Master Trainer in Animal Flow and the creator of the Rooted Rehab Certification for Athletic Trainers. Rooted Rehab teaches Athletic Trainers how to develop rehab programs for athletes by finding the root cause of the problem, and not just addressing the symptoms. He has also developed a Mindset Shift Program called FLO-OSOPHY, where he speaks to Athletic Programs and Coaches and does one-on-one training with people from around the world.   In This Episode We Discuss: What is a Certified Athletic Trainer and what role do they play in performance coaching? @1:32 Key elements missing in most youth athletics programs… @6:07- The best piece of advice for a parent looking to get their child into a sports Steps to becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer @10:40 Coaching in the digital atmosphere… @24:45 E-Athletes — Are they the future?… @36:26 Creativity and improvisation - A lost art in the world of training?… @42:48 Men's mentoring group… @47:22 Coach Florez book recommendations… @59:28   More from Chris at:  https://www.flofitnessbh.com  https://www.instagram.com/flo_fitness