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Miami Norland Senior High School has been chosen as a recipient of the 2021 High School Initiative, an athletic training donation program sponsored by a partnership between Medco Sports Medicine (Medco), the leading supplier of athletic training and sports medicine products; Cramer Sports Medicine (Cramer), a leading manufacturer of sports medicine products; and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS), representing the athletic trainers of the National Football League (NFL).

Eric Sugarman didn't have time to relax in the hours leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. The Vikings Vice President of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer was busy trying to update final medical information on certain prospects as late as 5 p.m. (CT) on the evening of April 29, just two hours before the first round began.

In the midst of an unprecedented offseason, Kansas City Chiefs Vice President of Sports and Performance Rick Burkholder engaged in several conversations with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Nine weeks ago, Burkholder took on the task of Infectious Control Officer, a position the NFL required all 32 teams to create.

Ronnie Barnes, senior vice president of medical services/head athletic trainer, is revered and respected at 1925 Giants Drive and across the National Football League, and he has been revered and respected by Giants across the decades, from Carson to Lawrence Taylor to Bill Parcells to Tom Coughlin to Eli Manning. In his role for the New York Football Giants, Barnes is the one quarterbacking them through this pandemic.

Last week during the NFL scouting combine, the guy who once drove every golf cart and mini tractor he could get his hands on from the Paul Brown Stadium hallways and parked them in the equipment room, had his mouth left agape when Bengals head physician Marc Galloway suddenly appeared on the podium during a medical confab in Indianapolis and announced he had just won one of the most prestigious awards of their professions.

Last week, Rams Senior Director of Sports Medicine and Performance Reggie Scott spoke during a panel conversation at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science looking to inspire young African Americans. This week, he'll have another platform to help continue to do the same.One of few African Americans in the NFL to hold his role, Scott on Monday was sworn in as the president of the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS).

Dedicated rehab and recovery protocols are crucial to maintaining a player’s availability, keeping nagging injuries at bay, and preventing acute injuries from occurring. NormaTec, a pioneer of athlete recovery technology, is helping top football programs to optimize their recovery programs and maximize athlete success.

Meet Ronnie Barnes, the New York Football Giants' storied athletic trainer who has been with the organization since 1976.

VP of Sports Medicine & Performance Rick Burkholder talks through his player-treatment philosophies and how important sleep is for the NFL Players that he cares for.

Football season is in full swing, which means Kansas City Chiefs’ athletic trainer Tiffany Morton is working to keep the players on the field and healthy. This week, we’re featuring Tiffany as part of our Women in the NFL series, in partnership with Sleep Number.

Youth sports specialization is a hot topic for the athletic training profession.NATA has released an official statement with health-focused recommendations to reduce the risk of injury due to youth sports specialization, endorsed, in part, by PFATS.

David Stricklin, the Head Athletic Trainer for the Seattle Seahawks, shares his approach to caring for our players and provides some tips for young athletes.