Adam Beattie, MEd, LAT, ATC, EMT-IV – Concussion, Sport Psychology, and Psychedelic Research

Adam Beattie is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-IV) currently serving as the Club Sports Athletic Trainer at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. He holds a Master of Education in Applied Sport Psychology (MEd), a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, and an Associate’s degree in Sports Medicine.

His clinical background includes concussion recognition and management, rehabilitation, emergency medical care, mental performance coaching, and leadership development for athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Adam has direct clinical experience with sport-related concussions (SRCs), traumatic brain injury (TBI), musculoskeletal injuries, and long-term athlete care.

📚 Research and Academic Work

Capstone Literature Review (Springfield College, 2023): Changes in Self-Efficacy of Collegiate Athletes Caused by Sport-Related Concussion.
- Analyzed how concussions alter confidence, return-to-play decisions, and mental health outcomes among student-athletes.
- Highlighted the intersection of neurological injury and psychological resilience.

Research Interests

Concussion management and long-term recovery outcomes.
Neuroplasticity and psychological resilience in TBI populations.
Psychedelic-assisted therapies (psilocybin, MDMA) and their potential role in enhancing recovery from concussion and related neuropsychological conditions.
Gut-brain axis, microbiome, and inflammation in athletes with repeated head trauma.
Self-efficacy, motivation, and mental performance strategies for athletes post-injury.

Future Doctoral Goals
Adam is preparing to pursue a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, or Rehabilitation Science, bridging traditional concussion care and emerging psychedelic-assisted interventions for neuroplasticity and mental health.

📖 Book

The Athletic Advantage: Mastering the Foundations of Mind, Body, and Spirit in Sports (2025)
Integrates sport psychology, athletic training, neuroscience, and leadership principles to help athletes and coaches optimize performance, recovery, and personal growth.

Topics include:

Concussion recovery and injury insights.
Stress management, resiliency, and motivation.
Mental skills training for athletes.
Leadership, culture, and long-term athlete development.
Integrating mind, body, and spirit for sustainable performance.

🏥 Professional Roles and Clinical Qualifications

Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO): Club Sports Athletic Trainer and EMT.
Past Clinical Experience: Youth leagues, high school, and collegiate athletics.
Specialties: Concussion protocols, on-field emergency management, SWAY concussion testing, rehabilitation, and athlete mental performance strategies.

Certifications

LAT, ATC, EMT-IV
BOC Certification #2000037386
NPI #1477019172
CPR/BLS provider, IV-certified, NAUI Advanced Open Water Diver, Kickboxing Instructor

⚙️ Logistics and Emergency Management Background

Stadium Medical (2021–Present)
- Logistics Coordinator: Designed and implemented an asset/supply tracking app in AppSheet; wrote SOPs; managed departmental budgets; created finance trend models; laid ICS framework for operations.
- ATC/EMT: Provided EMS support for Denver pro sports, Mines Club Sports, and preseason athlete screenings.
California Medical Assistance Team (2020–2021)
- Emergency Services Coordinator: Led a 10-person supply unit for state-owned COVID-19/fire response. Deployed emergency field hospitals and ventilators, managed warehouse supply chain, developed Excel-based analysis systems, and automated data tracking at federal medical sites.
Teaching/Education Roles
- EMS CEU lecturer: Orthopedic injury evaluation, inflammation, concussion care, spinal immobilization, and “Leading in EMS.”

Skills

Supply chain management, emergency deployment, project management, EHR systems, program evaluation, financial analysis, and leadership in crisis environments.

🍺 Brewing and Hospitality Background

Ale House (Grand Junction, CO) – Busser | Lead Host | Barback (2017–2019): Supported front-of-house flow, managed waitlists, maintained bar operations, and assisted bartenders during peak hours.
Homebrewer & BJCP Judge (Ongoing): Regularly brew small-batch beers, experiment with flavor profiles, and judge beer competitions with BJCP-sanctioned training.
Hospitality Skills: Guest service, fast-paced teamwork, brewery culture, off-flavor training, and recipe development.

🌍 Community and Leadership

Volunteer Work: YMCA (300+ hrs), Habitat for Humanity, VA book/clothing drives, Bike MS, youth mentorship.
Leadership: Fraternity treasurer, sports medicine club VP, camp counselor trainer.
Educator: Led CEU-certified EMS training, taught spinal immobilization, taping, concussion management.