Professional Speaking Engagements
Elite Soccer Rehab Conference - Las Vegas 2025
Elite Soccer Rehab Conference - Las Vegas 2025
Elite Soccer Rehab Conference - Las Vegas 2025
Scott presented "Goalkeeper Specific Rehabilitation: On Field Programming and Considerations" at the Elite Soccer Rehab conference in Las Vegas. He provided a detailed breakdown of progressions in goalkeeper rehabilitation strategies, emphasizing the importance of athletic training and insights from sports medicine for injured goalkeepers.
Professional Soccer Athletic Trainers Society
Elite Soccer Rehab Conference - Las Vegas 2025
Elite Soccer Rehab Conference - Las Vegas 2025
Scott presented "Goalkeeper Specific Rehabilitation: On Field Programming and Considerations" to the Professional Soccer Athletic Trainers Society - the group of medical professionals responsible for Professional soccer in the USA.
Professionally Written Content
Is Sports Medicine Lagging in Data and Technology?
In the realm of sports medicine, there is an ongoing discussion about whether the field is lagging behind in the integration of data and technology. Athletic training programs are increasingly recognizing the importance of data-driven approaches to enhance performance and recovery. This is particularly evident in goalkeeper rehabilitation, where tailored interventions supported by data analytics can significantly improve outcomes. As we explore the advancements in sports medicine, it becomes clear that incorporating technological innovations is vital for the future of athlete care and performance optimization.
Understanding and treating anterior hip injuries: Pro soccer case study
In the realm of sports medicine, understanding and treating anterior hip injuries is crucial for athletes, particularly in professional soccer. This case study highlights the importance of effective athletic training and rehabilitation strategies, especially for goalkeepers who are often at higher risk for these types of injuries. By focusing on tailored rehabilitation programs, sports medicine specialists can ensure that athletes return to peak performance levels after injury.
Podcasts
Science for Sport
In this episode, you’ll hear Scott’s insights into athletic training and goalkeeper rehabilitation, focusing on:
- Building trust with players through communication, not just data
- Balancing holistic care with performance metrics in sports medicine
- Avoiding 'paralysis by analysis' in a tech-heavy environment
- The power of multidisciplinary collaboration
- Why being a generalist can be just as important as being a specialist
Whether you're a practitioner seeking real-world advice or a sports fan curious about what really happens behind the scenes, this episode delivers practical takeaways and thoughtful reflections.
Football Fitness Federeration
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kr3MLgJJ9tbb3XJBwu8bP?si=8e515221f4314c3e
Episode 306 features Scott Armistead, the Athletic Trainer at Seattle Sounders.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Being an Expert Generalist in the field of sports medicine
- The best methods for finding areas to upskill, particularly in goalkeeper rehabilitation
- Becoming the ‘go to’ guy in your profession
- Presenting information effectively
- & much more!
Sports Medicine on Tap
Sports Medicine on Tap
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KhM8NtjwX9szblijBZoFU?si=e593a27e443c4c15
Twice is a trend! We welcome another MLS Athletic Trainer to our show, Scott Armistead, to discuss his significant role in athletic training for a professional soccer team. Born in New Zealand, he had an unconventional route to the MLS. In our discussion, we explored some of the organizational structure and multidisciplinary approach utilized by FC Cincinnati, particularly focusing on goalkeeper rehabilitation, to collect data and ensure athletes are healthy and performing at their best in the realm of sports medicine!