Athletic Training Spotlight: Kelsey Rosenblum
National Athletic Training Month is held every March in order to spread awareness about the important work of athletic trainers. This Wells College feature spotlights each of this season's athletic training team members for the Express with today's feature on assistant athletic trainer Kelsey Rosenblum.
Kelsey Rosenblum enters his first year at Wells College as an assistant athletic trainer and second year as a clinician in the profession. Kelsey graduated from the University of North Florida with a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Her first professional year as an athletic trainer was spent working with Ithaca College with the gymnastics team. In addition to her time at Wells, Kelsey also spends time with Cayuga Health Wellness Center in the sports medicine clinic assisting doctors. Prior to college, Kelsey competed at the high-school level in lacrosse. In a brief question and answer segment, Kelsey shared her thoughts about her profession.
How did your career path get steered toward athletic training?
KR: "I took around three gap years of soul searching before coming to the conclusion that I did not want an office or desk job, but one that would keep me active, outside, and working with young/active populations. Once I realized that I wanted that, it was an easy search for a career that supported those wants and needs. I also had a few family friends who were established in the field and were able to give me sound advice on their experiences."
What do you like best about your profession?
KR: "The relationships formed and trust built with athletes is the best part. Being part of their sport experience and healthcare team is invaluable."
What aspect do you find to be the most challenging in this line of work?
KR: "Learning boundaries in this career is tricky when starting out. I had to strike a balance between wanting to make a solid first impression and needing to self-advocate and for a healthy work-life balance right off the bat. It's extremely easy to people-please in helping professions and knowing when to say no or set up a schedule that works best for longevity is pivotal."
What skill or trait do you rely on the most to be successful?
KR: "There are a big three I think of immediately. I rely on my interpersonal skills first (specifically unconditional positive regard), my knowledge of anatomy second, and pattern recognition last to support my success."
