When determining if athletic training is the right profession for you, the most common questions people ask themselves are: What do athletic trainers do? How do you become one? How much does an athletic trainer make? And, where do athletic trainers work? To answer these questions in a simple and straightforward way, this blog is the first of a 4-part series breaking down the questions above.

There's nothing wrong with a traditional career path, but it doesn't have to be the only one. There are many reasons to work outside of traditional employment and we champion the many reasons at ATvantage; whether it's more flexibility, exposure, or working in a way that fits the needs of where you're at in your career as an athletic trainer.

Health insurance, financial planning, and tax deductions for self-employed people are some of the most popular topics we get asked about.

As a self-employed person, traditional "benefits" have to be secured individually and many people often think it's a negative side of working for yourself. However, there are a ton of resources available to support you, as there are plentiful upsides to self-employment, such as better tax deductions and more freedom over your financial choices.

Have you ever struggled with finding flexible work opportunities in athletic training that fit your unique needs? If so, you're not alone! In today's gig economy, more and more people are opting for contract opportunities than ever before, including ATs.

An overview of why creating your own schedule is a benefit of self-employment.