M.A.P. Membership & F.A.Q.

Who is an Athletic Practitioner?

An athletic practitioner is a professional in athletic training, massage, physical therapy or emergency first aid industry with an active lifestyle, dedicated to their role in sport.

As a practitioner on NationalSportsMAP.com, we will provide you with the opportunity to work events in your local area, regionally, and maybe one to where you are traveling. We welcome Sports Medicine practitioners who enjoy working and traveling to work sporting events; and we encourage everyone in the industry to sign-up. Shared knowledge among our professionals can create greater vision of athletics and sports medicine in our future. Youth and adults alike need to experience the difference between Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, and Sports Massage as well as how the skill sets complement each other. Nationalsportsmap.com will help athletes and events come to understand the value that each practitioner gives to their athletic performance and business performance as well.

Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding membership with National Sports M.A.P., LLC that will help you move forward in the membership process.

Why should I join?

We built nationalsportsmap.com so practitioners can have a profile, receive recommendations from clients, and find jobs at sports events. By joining the first online network of professionals within the Sports Medicine community, you will find many products and services that can enhance your business. Everything from creating an online webpage composed of scheduling and online payment to muscle creams and nutritional supplements, these are all one-click away off of our Products and Sponsors page.

How do I sign-up as a/an M.A.P.?

Go to the sign-in button on the top right of the screen. When the sign-in screen generates, click the M.A.P. button. Then click the ‘Create a new account’ link. As a M.A.P., you must enter pertinent information about your business, licensure, and certifications.

Is there a membership fee?

We are very excited to bring our practitioners to the front lines of the Sports Medicine community. As a result of our efforts to set-up practitioners with many different online capabilities, we must charge a small fee. To all Massage & Athletic Practitioners, we are offering a great introductory rate. With a membership on nationalsportsmap.com, you broaden business opportunities with access to more jobs, products, marketing tools and a network of professional practitioners better than ever before!

If you have a client traveling and you know they will need or want body work while on the road, you can refer through the network to find a practitioner with similar skill sets as you.

How do I pay my membership fees?

When you are completing your sign-up page, there is a drop box at the bottom of the screen that displays our different membership prices. Select either the 6-month or 12-month membership. Then, click the ‘Pay Now’ button.

On the next screen enter ‘6-month’ or ‘12-month’ in the description. Then, enter your payment amount in the Item Price box. Quantity stays at 1. Once you enter this info, click Update. Then make a payment through your PayPal account or enter your payment information as a guest on the PayPal page. Below is an example of the order summary page:

Your order summary

Descriptions Amount

12-month

Item price: $75.00

$75.00

Quantity: 1 Item total $75.00

Total $75.00 USD

What do I receive with my membership?

Professional Profile among Sports Medicine community
Jobs at Sports & Community Events in your Area
Promote your independent business
Receive recommendations from clients
After you work your 1st event, NationalSportsMAP.com will make a recommendation for you
Find available Continuing Education Units in your community
Event Marketing Materials to promote your work
Free Product Samples and Discounts on available product

How do I get a client recommendation?

Use your clients as a resource to build recommendations for business! As independent sports massage & athletic practitioners, we network with friends, relatives, clients, and our client referrals. Use this tool to develop a sales strategy that incorporates a “Recommendation Discount.”

All the client has to do is register as a “Visitor” with very little information. Then they sign-in, go to your profile, and there will be a box at the bottom of your profile page. Once they submit the recommendation, it will automatically be displayed on your profile.

How do I know if an event is available to work?

When you see an event you are interested in working, send an e-mail to the contact person as soon as possible. We are seeking hard working, responsible, dedicated, and customer service oriented practitioners to work the events. We will consider all practitioners that e-mail and will notify everyone that sends in the request with a ‘Yes’ or a ‘Filled Position.’ If you would like to be considered as an “In Case of Emergency fill-in practitioner,” please let us know.

What are the requirements to work an event?

There are extra documents that we require you to complete prior to working an event. The documents we need consist of the Independent Contractor Agreement & Non-Compete Agreement and W-9 form, which can all be downloaded on our Downloads and Resources page, along with other tools for you to use at the event. All documents mentioned above must be complete and returned to National Sports M.A.P., LLC prior to working an event.

How will I be paid?

As a member of National Sports M.A.P., you will have the opportunity to work events and be paid for your time. It is imperative that you read the job description of the job you are interested in working. The job description will detail your wage for the session, day, or event. If you decide to work an event, we request that you are available for the duration of the event on two or three day events.

With longer tournaments, 4-7 days, we will have many openings and will work with your schedule.

Depending on your position, you will either be paid on site from your clients or a check will be written to you by National Sports M.A.P. once the event is complete. This will be confirmed prior to the event.

Are there volunteer events?

We will have volunteer events over the year. Our goal is to help events cover their need for Sports Medicine practitioners and we hope that you will join us in support of these events.

If you are starting a new business or looking to develop your existing one, providing your services as a volunteer every once in a while is a great opportunity to build through.

What supplies should I bring with me to an event?

We ask that you bring enough supplies to properly evaluate and assess many athletic injuries. As a professional Sports Medicine practitioner, you know that your job can be light some days and busy on others, so we suggest bringing enough supplies to support working with 20 - 25 athletes/day.

Suggested Items:

Table: Either Rhino-Med Sports Medicine Cart or Massage Table
Emergency First Aid Kit
Athletic Tape, Kinesio Tape, Ace Wraps
Muscle Cream, Massage Lotion
Timer w/Alarm
Hand Sanitizer
A few sheets to cover massage table, 2 regular towels
Nutritional snacks, water and sports drinks
Sanitizer cloths to wipe table down after the event

What do I wear to the event?

For most events, the athletic practitioner can wear khaki pants or shorts with a red or blue sport polo at the event. Tennis shoes are required. Sportswear and athletic clothing is acceptable so long as your look is professional. Climate, temperature, and weather will always play a key role when deciding on a work outfit.

Emergency Medical Technicians should wear standard navy work pants, hard toe shoes, and a navy polo.

Our team is working fast to create a shirt that will be comfortable for our practitioners to wear. Until then, please help us embrace our clients with professional dress, excellent work ethic, and outstanding customer service. We look forward to helping you grow as a Sports Medicine practitioner in 2011!!