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i think i found a gap in the market
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i think i found a gap in the market

For most of my life I tried to be someone else. I'd find someone I admired, decide they were better than me, and copy them. That mindset pushed me into a business I never enjoyed and only started because I looked up to one specific guy. It failed. I felt completely lost.

Around that time I was obsessively tracking my sleep with a Whoop, trying to optimize it. I kept getting good recovery scores. And I was still exhausted, yawning through entire afternoons, dead by 2pm. That's when it clicked: the score doesn't do anything. It just confirms you slept well or badly. Cool. Now what? Knowing isn't fixing.

So I built the thing I actually wanted. It takes the data your wearable already collects sleep, recovery, heart rate, and turns it into a daily protocol instead of another number. It tells you what supplements to take based on your metrics, predicts your most productive hours and gives you the exact time window when you should do deep focus tasks and light focus tasks, it tells you how much caffeine you have in your system left based on your first coffee taken and notifies you when you should take the next caffeinated drink for maximum productivity, it even tells you when to nap so your energy lasts the whole day instead of crashing and much more...

It's on the App Store as RizeAI https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rizeai-maximize-your-energy/id6762402079. i built by myself, it's early stage right now, and I want honest feedback, what's confusing, what's missing, what you'd never use. Tear it apart.

u/PieKey1836 — 1 day ago

[Megathread] What's in Your Kit? Apparel, Shears, and Gear Review

Welcome to the r/AthleticTraining Apparel, Tools, and Kit Megathread!

Whether you are hunting for trauma shears that actually cut through heavy brace straps, sourcing weather-resilient sideline gear, or completely rebuilding your trunk kit for a new season—we want to see and hear about it.

Don't just lurk! Drop a comment and talk shop with your peers!

Jump Into the Discussion:

  • Show Off Your Setup (Kits & Modalities): What does your current field kit or fanny pack layout look like? Post a breakdown or a photo of your layout optimization. What is your "never-leave-the-sideline-without-it" item?
  • Drop Your Recommendations (Apparel & Footwear): What brands actually survive long hours on your feet or an unexpected downpour? Ask for or share your top picks for weather-appropriate sideline clothing and comfortable clinic attire.
  • Review Your Tools (Hand Tools & Hardware): Bought a new tape cutter or pocket tool recently? Tell us if it is worth the hype. Ask the community for reviews on diagnostic equipment before you submit your next budget request.

> A Quick Note on Photos: We love seeing kit layouts and gear pictures! Just please ensure any photos shared do not expose sensitive employer branding, proprietary facility data, or any patient information.

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u/A_Robit_Brain — 6 days ago

Boc advice

Got my score back 350 I just don't understand I didn't think I passed but 350 was not what I expected I was planning to take it this next window but is it even possible to get that much better in a month I'm already a horrible test taker and Im just lost rn the way I studied obviously wasn't working but I'm lost completely now.

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u/Icy_Poet2578 — 8 days ago

Truthfully, what is it like and what does it take?

Hello, I’m going into my senior year of high school and have been interested in going into athletic training. I have done my research for what you have to do school wise and certification wise to become one, I have also found colleges and such. But I want to know from real people who do this job, whats it actually like? I am passionate about going into athletic training. I love sports and am currently on teams. I want to do a job where I help people and do hands on work. So what is this like?

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u/Localtesla — 8 days ago

Any recommendations for large kits & trunks?

Hi everyone. I wanted to know if anyone has recommendations for larger kits (preferably waterproof) or trunks? Or maybe any successes with building a kit from Lowe’s/Home depot toolboxes?

I’m working rugby now but I want to keep the same organization and capacity* like how I packed for college football. Currently using a large backpack kit for main supplies and smaller kits for everything extra.

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u/sp0okybae — 8 days ago

[Weekly Megathread] The Triage Desk: Student/Applicant Questions, Program Discussion, and Career Advice

Welcome to the weekly r/AthleticTraining Triage Desk!

This dedicated thread is the centralized hub for all prospective students, application inquiries, academic discussions, and professional career transition questions.

To keep our main feed focused on active clinical practice and high-yield professional advocacy, all inquiries regarding the following topics belong here:

  • Prospective Students: Questions about building a competitive application, undergraduate prerequisites, or choosing between CAATE-accredited master's programs.
  • Curriculum & Board Prep: General coursework advice, clinical rotation logistics, or studying strategies for the BOC exam.
  • Career Transitions: Certified clinicians looking to pivot settings (e.g., transitioning from secondary schools to tactical, industrial, or physician extender roles) or professionals looking to transition into athletic training.

Community Reminders for This Thread:

  1. Be Specific: If you are asking about programs or job prospects, listing your general geographic region or setting of interest helps our community give highly relevant advice.
  2. Current Clinicians: Please check in on this thread periodically to share your insights and mentor the next generation of athletic trainers!
  3. No Patient Inquiries: As a reminder, this thread is for professional and academic logistics. Personal injury questions or diagnostic help requests are strictly prohibited and will be removed.

Thank you for helping us keep our community organized and supportive!

— The r/AthleticTraining Mod Team

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u/A_Robit_Brain — 7 days ago

Job while in grad school

Hi! I just started my first year of my grad program for athletic training. I’ve saved up some money but I still will need a part time job. Can anyone tell me what they did for work while in grad school, or any suggestions? Anything is greatly appreciated!

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u/No_Surprise8263 — 11 days ago

Covering PRN

What’s the consensus on charging to tape ankles at prn stuff?
I never have before, but most ATs I talk to said when they’d cover stuff it was $2-$5 per ankle. If it’s for just preventative I always ask for their tape and usually end up taping even if they or their team didn’t bring supplies because coaches or the people in charge throw a fit. Now if happens in game sure I use my stuff no second thought about that what I’m here for.
But I’ve noticed covering camps the people in charge assume were to use our own supplies, which are either purchased by me or my school.
So is the price of supplies coming out of the pay were receiving, personally I think it shouldn’t because the higher rate is the only thing enticing people to cover extra stuff, or are we charging for preventative taping if the athlete doesn’t provide tape?

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u/Huckleberry514 — 11 days ago

Industrial AT looking to transition into Ergo or EHS role

So I have come to the point that seems to be inevitable as an AT in the industrial setting. I am completely bored out of my mind with my current situation and there seems to be no good options for a non-lateral or backwards move in my city. I really enjoy the ergo side of what I do but cannot seem to figure out how to break into that world without needing specific certifications. I have my CEAS II and a currently working through the CEAS IV course. I have been in the industrial setting for 7ish years (certified for 12) across a few different settings (auto manufacturing, warehouse/DC, and utilities) and have to say that manufacturing is by far my favorite. For those of you out there that have made this move, what did you find helpful to have from a cert standpoint, what type of positions did you focus you search on and what positions did you end up with in the end? Then are you happy you made the switch?

-THANKS

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u/Hot_Yogurtcloset1884 — 11 days ago

Going back to school PA vs BSN —> MSN for NP

Has anyone gone down the rabbit hole of reviewing either options for going back to school for increased salary, job availability, and increased ability to do more in hospital systems?

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u/bug_mb — 14 days ago

BOC Study Prep using NATA Position Statements

I've been picking the brains of my classmates, preceptors, and professors about study materials for the BOC. It seems like NATA Position Statements are a common source. How should I incorporate these into my studies (Planning on using the Principles of Athletic Training book + Orthopedic Examinations). I assume there a lot of position statements??? I'd like to know how effective they are, or what can be done to make them more effective.

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u/YeaDatWay24 — 14 days ago

Football Clinical Rotation Tips

Hey all, I’m about to start my second clinical rotation of my MSAT program at the beginning of August. I’ll be at a competetive D3 college working football preseason and will be there throughout the fall season.

I have no prior experience with football and was hoping for any advice on what to expect. Whether it be common injuries or conditions I should be reviewing in particular, what the days usually look like, etc.

I know some things are site-specific like what treatments are done but any advice or clinical pearls would be great. Thank you.

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u/Cute-Confection-3394 — 14 days ago

PRN supplies

I’m starting some PRN work here shortly. I wanted to know if anyone had any recommendations about supplies of what to have on hand and making sure I have my bases covered! Thank you

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u/Mission_Campaign5546 — 14 days ago