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A strength coach’s contribution to an NFL Hall of Famer
It's what every strength coach strives for—watching the student-athletes they work with develop and maximize their athletic career and receive the type of recognition the athlete dreamed about. Kelly Neuhauser got to experience this recently,... more »
NFL announces 2023 ‘Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline’ participants
The National Football League (NFL), together with the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS), announced the roster of medical students who will participate in the second year of the... more »
New coalition to implement EAP training for high schools
The National Football League announced the launch of The Smart Heart Sports Coalition, a collaboration among the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL, NCAA, the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Korey Stringer Institute, National Athletic... more »
NFL player helps AAU basketball team train
An NFL player is using his knowledge of what it takes to reach the next level to help a Florida AAU basketball team fulfill its dreams. Nelson Agholor, wide receiver for the New England Patriots,... more »
Inside the Philadelphia Eagles Sports Performance Team
It takes a team effort to make it to the NFL's pinnacle. The Philadelphia Eagles know this more than most. But that team effort extends beyond the gridiron to the team's support staff — like... more »
Researchers: 91% of 376 Former NFL Players had CTE
According to recent findings from Boston University researchers, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has been found in more than 91% of former NFL players involved in an ongoing study on the degenerative brain disorder. The findings... more »
VATA Holds Annual Conference; Highlights Importance of ATCs at All Levels
The Virginia Athletic Trainers Association (VATA) held its annual conference over the weekend and used the gathering to localize the events of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest two weeks ago. One of the... more »
Bills ATC Denny Kellington Receives NFL MVP Vote
One vote for the annual NFL MVP award went to the Buffalo Bills' athletic trainer whose quick actions played an instrumental role in the recovery of safety Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest. ESPN host Suzy... more »
Packers’ LB Walker Ejected After Pushing Lions’ ATC
Six days after the Buffalo Bills medical staff saved the live of safety Damar Hamlin, a Green Bay Packers linebacker was ejected from competition after shoving an athletic trainer from the Detroit Lions' staff while... more »
Buffalo Bills Medical Staff Honored Prior to Patriots Game
The Buffalo Bills may have received a hero's welcome when they returned to the field Sunday for the first time since Damar Hamlin collapsed on Monday. But one of the loudest pregame ovations was for the heroes... more »
Joint NFL-NFLPA Statement: Joint Review of the Application of the NFL’s Concussion Protocol
The NFL and NFLPA have completed their joint review of the application of their concussion protocol following the injury to Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during their game on September 25, 2022. Background and Context... more »
Unaffiliated Team Doctor Fired By Dolphins Following In-Game Concussion Check
The unaffiliated doctor involved with the Miami Dolphins who cleared quarterback Tua Tagovailoa following an in-game concussion check during a recent game has been fired. The report came over the weekend from Reuters, after the... more »
NFL Op-Ed: More Diversity in Sports Medicine Can Improve Athletes’ Health
As the National Football League begins another exciting season, players are once again relying on their club medical staffs to provide medical care and advice to stay healthy throughout the season. A recent op-ed post... more »
How Do NFL Teams Handle Training in the Summer Heat?
Football is in full swing — not just at the high school and collegiate levels, but also at the professional level. But while football players push themselves to train in the hot summer heat, they... more »
Mass General Brigham Hosts Sports Medicine Conference
The first Annual Mass General Brigham Athletic Training Conference was held on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, with keynote speaker longtime captain and All-Pro from the New England Patriots Matthew Slater. The... more »
NFL, HBCUs Partner to Increase Diversity in Sports Medicine
The NFL, together with the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainer Society (PFATS), today announced the launch of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, which will provide medical students... more »
Buccaneers Promote Maral Javadifar to Director of Rehab & Performance Coach
On Monday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that assistant strength & conditioning coach/physical therapist Maral Javadifar has been promoted to the newly-created position of Director of Rehabilitation and Performance Coach. Javadifar had spent three seasons... more »
Cincinnati Bengals Hire Summers as Head ATC
The Bengals hired Matt Summers as the team's new director of sports medicine and head athletic trainer. Summers replaces Paul Sparling, who is retiring after 30 years in the role. Summers joins the Bengals after... more »
NFL, UCSD to Study Marijuana and Pain Management in Athletes
The National Football League is giving UC San Diego $500,000 to study whether marijuana can be effectively used to help athletes manage pain from injuries and recover more quickly, according to a recent story from... more »
WFT Assistant ATC Put on Leave Amid DEA Investigation
The Washington Football Team has placed assistant athletic trainer Doug Quon on administrative leave while the organization is under investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), according to a report from ESPN. Although the specific... more »
Q&A with Reggie Scott, Rams’ VP of Sports Medicine & Performance
Reggie Scott is a name that is frequently said aloud within the walls of the Los Angeles Rams facilities, particularly over the two years. From injury recovery to strength and conditioning program implementation to COVID-19... more »
As Cannabis Products Rise in Popularity, Organizations Pause At Acceptance
With the explosion of cannabis products bleeding over to the sports medicine industry as the once-illegal drug is becoming legalized in individual states, some professional leagues aren't ready to jump aboard the bandwagon. Last week,... more »
After 45 Years, Broncos ATC Retires with Team
The longest-tenured employee in Denver Broncos history is hanging them up. Longtime head athletic trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos is retiring after 45 years with the club, the team announced Monday. According to the organization, Antonopulos'... more »
Recovery Technology Education Platform Developed for NFL Athletic Trainers
Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression, and thermal technology, today announced the launch of athletic trainer education courses with PFATS, the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society,... more »
Dallas Cowboys Mourn Death of Strength Coach
Following the shocking death of Markus Paul a day before Thanksgiving, tributes have been pouring in for the Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coach. Paul, 54, who died after experiencing a medical emergency unrelated to... more »
Athletic Trainer Indicted with Former NFL Players in Health Care Scam
A Houston-based athletic trainer and eight former NFL players were recently indicted on a health care scheme that defrauded an NFL player trust fund, according to a report from the FortWorth Star-Telegram. Louis Ray, owner... more »
Q&A with Colts’ Trainer Dave Hammer on NFL Returning Safely
Much like the rest of the football world, those a part of the National Football League have begun balancing playing football while being conscious of the COVID-19 pandemic. NFL players have started to report to... more »
Vikings Athletic Trainer Tests Positive for COVID-19
Shortly before the National Football League is to begin the 2020-21 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Vikings announced that a leader in its sports medicine staff has tested positive for the virus. According... more »
Cincinnati Bengals’ Sparling wins ‘NFL Athletic Trainer of the Year’
In his 42-year tenure with the Cincinnati Bengals, head athletic trainer Paul Sparling has done it all. So when Sparling was awarded with one of the... more »
