You should have seen the conversation on the collegiate sports medicine foundation website re: inability to fill traditional setting positions. A lively discussion supporting your thought that these jobs are going unfilled, most thought due to low pay/long hours.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CollegiateSportsMedicineFoundation/messages
Kendall Selsky, MS, ATC, CSCS, PES
Head Athletic Trainer
Assistant Professor HPE
North Central College
630.637.5575 Office
630.637.5521 Fax
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