Athletic Trainer
Ali Nizam
Skill Trainer & Co-Founder – Core Basketball
I am Filipino/Sri lankan, raised in the Philippines and immigrated to Canada in 1993. I have always wanted to be able to help others be successful and I have now found a way to do that while encorporating basketball the game I love.
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What is your educational background?
I was a person that had no direction, but was not afraid to try new things. I studied Early Childhood Education to begin and I still use most of the information learned in my current role while teaching new concepts to athletes.
What are your daily responsibilities?
Preparing training activities for athletes.
Provide 1on1 support for the athletes which includes nutrition advice and general mentorship.
What hurdles did you face?
I faced hurdles all the time, there is always adversity but you need to block the noise and continue to do what im passionate about and enjoy the process.
What advice would you give to the 15 – 18 year old version of yourself?
Never stop improving and do everything with a purpose.
Salary Range
$30,000 - $100,000+
Education
Education Varies
Demand
Moderate Demand
Meet a Professional
Athletic trainers support athletes to master skills and fulfill their potential.
Core Responsibilities
01.
Develop skill focused training programs
02.
Coach clients on building self confidence and physichal/mental goal setting
03.
Act as a mentor and someone for their clients to confide in.
Typical Workplace
Most are self-employed
Team coaches employ trainers to support their team
Attributes & Abilities
Creativity Skills
Organized & detail-oriented
Collaborative Skills
Athletic skills
Communication skills
