How to Become a Massage Therapist at the Olympic/Paralympic Games

Have you ever wanted to work with Team USA at the Olympic/Paralympic Games? Have you ever waned to work with a National Governing Body (like USA Soccer or USA Bobsled)? This is the podcast for you!

Our guest is Taryn Pennington of the United States Olympic and  Paralympic Committee and we discuss the Sport Medicine Volunteer Program. We cover the application process, what makes a good applicant, what’s involved in a rotation, and potential opportunities that can arise from participation.

Note: while this is predominately for a massage therapy audience the information is still applicable to Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Physicians, etc.

Sports Medicine Volunteer Program:
https://www.teamusa.org/medicalvolunteer

If you’d like to hear about our host’s experience at the Tokyo Olympics click here

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