Murray State University Athletics
Athletic Training Spotlight: Amanda Januchowski
5/12/2020 6:34:00 PM | General
Amanda Januchowski began her journey at Murray State in July of 2018 when she joined the Racers as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. She serves as the primary contact for the cross country/track and field and rifle programs, and also assists with football and various other programs at MSU. She attended Middle Tennessee State University where she earned her bachelor's in athletic training in 2016 before completing her Master's of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in athletic training at Illinois State in 2018.
Januchowski discusses the rewarding aspects of her role as an athletic trainer while also offering guidance to those who might be looking to pursue a career in the field in this week's MSU Athletic Training Spotlight.
What advice or guidance would you give to someone who is interested in pursuing a career in athletic training?
"I would say to find a mentor - someone that you can confide in that's kind of your go-to person to ask any questions that come along the way. Also, take initiative in your learning. The best way to learn is to get those hands dirty and your feet wet. That will go a long way not just in life, but in whatever career path you choose."
What are the rewarding aspects of being an athletic trainer, and what motivates you to be the best you can be in your field?
"I think the most rewarding aspect is seeing the improvements. No matter how small they are, they can make a big difference and it can invoke a great feeling of accomplishment and happiness. Not just for me as a clinician, to let me know we're on the right path and we're doing something right here, but for the athlete to know that whatever work that they are putting in that they're getting something on the flip end of it. As far as motivation goes, I think that every athlete and injury is a puzzle to me. People that know me know that I'm kind of nerdy and I love puzzles, so finding that treatment method that works best for the individual and discovering what that may be motivates me to keep doing what I do."
Finally, what is one thing that athletic trainers do behind the scenes that the everyday person might not realize is part of the job?
"I think they don't realize how many administrative duties we have and how much documentation we do. A lot of them just think we tape ankles and give them [athletes] water and ice, and they don't realize that we also have to track their treatments, their doctor's appointments, exercises, and even know they are feeling day-to-day."
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Januchowski discusses the rewarding aspects of her role as an athletic trainer while also offering guidance to those who might be looking to pursue a career in the field in this week's MSU Athletic Training Spotlight.
What advice or guidance would you give to someone who is interested in pursuing a career in athletic training?
"I would say to find a mentor - someone that you can confide in that's kind of your go-to person to ask any questions that come along the way. Also, take initiative in your learning. The best way to learn is to get those hands dirty and your feet wet. That will go a long way not just in life, but in whatever career path you choose."
What are the rewarding aspects of being an athletic trainer, and what motivates you to be the best you can be in your field?
"I think the most rewarding aspect is seeing the improvements. No matter how small they are, they can make a big difference and it can invoke a great feeling of accomplishment and happiness. Not just for me as a clinician, to let me know we're on the right path and we're doing something right here, but for the athlete to know that whatever work that they are putting in that they're getting something on the flip end of it. As far as motivation goes, I think that every athlete and injury is a puzzle to me. People that know me know that I'm kind of nerdy and I love puzzles, so finding that treatment method that works best for the individual and discovering what that may be motivates me to keep doing what I do."
Finally, what is one thing that athletic trainers do behind the scenes that the everyday person might not realize is part of the job?
"I think they don't realize how many administrative duties we have and how much documentation we do. A lot of them just think we tape ankles and give them [athletes] water and ice, and they don't realize that we also have to track their treatments, their doctor's appointments, exercises, and even know they are feeling day-to-day."
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