Join us for an enlightening conversation with Eric Nason, wearer of many hats and experiences, including NASA, NASCAR, Justin Rodeo Healers, Secondary Schools and more. Show Notes: Erik Nason MBA, MS, ATC, CSCS, BCS-O Senior Manager of Sports Medicine for Partnerships | Advent Health Central Florida Division | Certified Athletic Trainer | Owner of Xtreme Action Sports Medicine 321-537-2633 Erik.nason@adventhealth.com In 2018, Florida Hospital, now Advent Health and Volusia County Schools announced that the hospital has selected Erik Nason to serve as the athletic trainer to coordinate care for the 5,000 Volusia County student-athletes. In his new role, Nason will act as a liaison with the schools to streamline and coordinate care for student athletes, along with improving concussion protocols. He also will work with athletes off the field to help with conditioning and nutrition. Nason’s new role is part of Florida Hospital’s (now Advent Health) five-year, $2 million partnership with Volusia County Schools. Nason is the former president of The Athletic Trainers Association of Florida, which is a two-term, three-year, peer-elected position which supports the professional development, membership management, educational platforms, legislative efforts, and governmental affairs for the organization’s 2,500 members and 3,200 athletic trainers statewide. He also spent 17 years as an athletic trainer at the Kennedy Space Center, providing onsite musculoskeletal rehabilitation for employees. Erik states “I have the privilege of being the manager of a number of incredible athletic trainers. I never think of myself as a boss, but as a leader who loves to stand alongside each one of my colleagues and cheer them on bringing them success in their jobs and lives. They never cease to amaze me how dedicated and hard working they are!” Since 1999, Nason has been the program manager and athletic trainer for the Justin Boots Sports Medicine Team, providing sports medicine care to Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) participants during several annual rodeo events in Florida. To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast https://Jaxsmp.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP 3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291 Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332 Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine https://fasmed.fadss.org/ Disclaimers: Guests of the show are stakeholders of youth sports safety. Views and conclusions expressed in this program are those of the guest(s) and not necessarily those of the employees, administration, or associated staff of JSMP. and does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion discussed. The JSMP is also the managing partner of the Florida Alliance of Sports Medicine, or FASMED which is a state-wide coalition of sports medicine physicians who are engaged in promoting the highest level of high school sports safety through education, awareness and access to medical resources to keep kids safe. All material presented in this program is provided for information only and should not be construed as professional advice. Any use of this podcast without the express written consent of the JSMP or FASMed is strictly prohibited. Key Takeaways & Call to Action: A. Always advocate for your child’s safety.
