On Tuesday January 24, 2012, Mike Overturf ATC and Tony Garofalo ATC from Athletico made a presentation to Athletic Training Students at Saint Louis University. The presentation, "The Business of Athletic Training" helped the students better understand how to search for employment and how companies that hire athletic trainers work. Based in Oak Park, Illinois, Athletico is the largest employer of athletic trainers in the US, with over 170 athletic trainers on staff. Mr. Overturf is a Manager of Athletic Training Services for Athletico and coordinates staff recruitment for the company. Mr Garofalo is the former Head Athletic Trainer for the Chicago Cubs, after previously working at Saint Louis University and the St. Louis Cardinals, he currently is a Regional Athletic Training Coordinator for Athletico.
The Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program in the Doisy College of Health Sciences is a graduate professional program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. In accordance with the Jesuit mission, which recognizes the dignity of all persons, the program seeks to develop competent practitioners who act for the good of the public, recognize the value of interprofessional practice, and who seek opportunities to serve the disadvantaged.
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