Keywords
Vitality of the Profession
Abstract
The underrepresentation of minority athletic trainers remains a critical issue, affecting both the profession and the quality of patient care. While patient demographics continue to diversify, the athletic training workforce has not kept pace, leading to potential communication barriers, mistrust, and inadequate culturally competent care. This review examines whether culturally tailored mentorship programs and targeted recruitment initiatives improve retention, career satisfaction, and diversity in athletic training compared to standard methods. By analyzing studies on underrepresented minority students in athletic training, the review highlights key institutional barriers and systemic factors impacting recruitment and retention. Findings suggest that tailored mentorship and supportive recruitment strategies enhance retention and career satisfaction, while barriers such as racial discrimination and lack of representation persist. Addressing these disparities through focused interventions can create a more inclusive workforce better equipped to serve diverse populations.
Recommended Citation
Brown, Dariana M.
(2026)
"A Review of Mentorship and Recruitment Strategies for Minority Athletic Training Students,"
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training: Vol. 9:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/clinat/vol9/iss1/6
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