Orange County Register: Fryer: Proposal to ensure athletic trainers are certified deserves support Whenever a high school athlete is injured it’s always a relief to see an athletic trainer hustling to the athlete to render assistance. It would be better for all, especially the athletes’ parents, to ... Yahoo!

Understanding the Context

Sports: How California's lack of certified athletic trainers negatively impacts high school athletes How California's lack of certified athletic trainers negatively impacts high school athletes Tahoe Daily Tribune.com: Certified Athletic Trainers’ Role in Our Community’s Health (Opinion) Every March, we celebrate National Athletic Training Month, recognizing the crucial role certified athletic trainers (ATCs) play across the community. At Barton Health, our team of certified athletic ... Giants Wire: New York Giants hire George Sechen as an assistant athletic trainer The New York Giants have hired George Sechen III as an assistant athletic trainer, strengthening the team's sports medicine staff as preparations for the upcoming season continue. Education Week: Athletic Trainers Are Often Missing From the Sidelines in School Sports The Columbian: Southwest Washington school districts navigate structural hurdles in push to staff certified athletic trainers Southwest Washington school districts navigate structural hurdles in push to staff certified athletic trainers USA Today: Athletic trainers save lives.

Key Insights

But an alarming number of high schools don't employ them Athletic trainers save lives. But an alarming number of high schools don't employ them The New York Times: I was an athletic trainer in the NFL and MLS. Three things I wish every parent knew An athletic trainer gives three tips for parents involved with youth sports. Illustration Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; iStock Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering ... I was an athletic trainer in the NFL and MLS.

Final Thoughts

Three things I wish every parent knew Los Angeles Times: How California’s lack of certified athletic trainers negatively impacts high school athletes How California’s lack of certified athletic trainers negatively impacts high school athletes