When the athletes realize that you know what you are doing as far as athletic training is concerned, they will respect what you do. It is difficult because you are all the same age and I am sure some of them are your friends. Just hang in there and remember to always act professionally. Good luck, Lisa Hey there. I am a first year kinesiology student at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Internships are always good.
Not only do you gain invaluable experience, but you can often land a job if they like you and you do a good job. Being involved in extracurricular activities also helps. Volunteering in clinics or labs are also great ways to learn. Lisa Dear Lisa, Thanks for having this awesome feature on the WNBA web site. It has been very helpful to me since I find myself with a lot of injuries from basketball.