Balancing Acts: Trainers, Insurance, and Scams

This chapter explores the challenges athletic trainers face juggling field duties with the need for strength conditioning and managing healthcare costs. Discussions on the pitfalls of health insurance and financial scams, including the infamous cases of Bernie Madoff and Elizabeth Holmes, highlight the vulnerabilities within the financial system. The chapter mixes serious topics with lighthearted humor, ultimately questioning ethics and decision-making after experiencing wealth through deceit.