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New Kind of Coach
Athletic trainers at Rutherford County (Tenn.) Schools got a helping hand in keeping athletes healthy last summer, when the district hired five “safety coaches” for its athletic programs… more »
Getting Political
Nicole Klarides-Ditria, ATC/L, Athletic Trainer at the Academy of our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall High School in Milford, Conn., was raised to believe that when you are passionate about something, you put your heart into it 100 percent… more »
Middle School Coverage
Many high schools partner with hospitals to provide athletic training coverage for their sports teams, but the North Kansas City (Mo.) School District (NKCSD) has taken their arrangement one step further… more »
Partners in Strength
As the old saying goes, two heads are better than one. That has certainly held true for the strength and conditioning program at the University of Kentucky, where Corey Edmond, CSCS, and Mark Hill, CSCS, work together as Co-Directors of Performance for the school’s football team… more »
NJ Reports Results
Of the 502 high school student-athletes tested in New Jersey for performance enhancing drugs this year, just one tested positive.
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On Display
There are many ways to promote the athletic training profession. The North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association (NCATA) recently pursued a new avenue by creating an exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of History… more »
AED Delay Cited in Athlete’s Death
Trouble locating an AED has been alleged to be one of the factors behind the death of high school basketball player in Kentucky.
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The Latest in Concussion Research
There have been several advances made in concussion research, including biomarkers and differences in magnitude of impact based on age.
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