Kansas City Chiefs. For 2023, Kansas City has needs some help at some positions but not all of them. They understand they have a long way to go, but they also know how important it is to raise awareness of the need for athletic trainers at every event across the country. So I felt that if we didnt open our doors to female athletic trainers in the NFL and I don`t think anybody purposely stopped that. I was an athletic trainer for Southridge High School in Miami, and they had a phenomenal group of trainers who were constantly learning from their athletes and each other. pic.twitter.com/J2lBeAf1Dz At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. "And that's our obligation. After Buffalo Bills S Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest in Week 17s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the football world paid closer attention to the team behind the team. In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, Arizona Cardinals director of security Kristi Johnson discusses her trailblazing law enforcement career, as well as how she builds trust with players and their families. We grew up in a military family and moved around a lot, so my brothers were my best friends. 2 members of KC Chiefs staff win Athletic Trainer of the Year awards Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans. So, I did a personality test with one of the counselors at Auburn, and it said I should be a doctor. "I didn't have the information (when I was going through this process) and so being that contact for women who are interested in this profession is rewarding," she explained. I had my goals set and didn't need somebody to push me, but I needed someone who wasn't going to hold me back or give me negative feedback. We're seeing more and more women breaking barriers in the sport, but what are the stories beyond the headlines? To be awarded by the NFL Physicians as the AT of the year has just floored me. His ability to balance athlete safety and protection, the desires and competitive drive of the athlete, and utilization of contemporary rehabilitation techniques to expedite recovery and optimize outcomes has been impressive. Team meetings are another time for us to re-evaluate what happened during practice, so we can prep for the afternoon and give our guys the best information so they can get ready for the next day. During seasons when the Chiefs play deep into the playoffs or in the Super Bowl, does the preparation change? The coaches and administrators who understand this idea are grateful to get their foot in the door with those who can affect real change and policy. Both are now within the 21-day practice window in which they could be called up to the active roster. They have some years on me, and they've seen everything that's come down the pike. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. Then, I hired Tiffany Morton. Saturday is a prep day again; there isn't a lot of expectation for our players, but from an athletic training standpoint, it's packing up and getting ready for game day, whether that's Arrowhead Stadium or to whatever city we're flying to. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Tiffany Morton working on the sideline of Arrowhead Stadium during a game against the Seahawks in August of 2016. I don't know why that is, maybe because they have never dreamt big things or had a support system to encourage them to chase after them. I'm quite honestly most proud of beating the odds already and sticking with it. Please check your email for a confirmation. The commissioner gave $32,000, $1,000 a team, to bring a female to every training camp, Burkholder said. Thank you for visiting with us @GovParsonMO and supporting Athletic Trainers! If you do an internship in this field and it doesn't almost immediately click, then the NFL probably isn't the space for you. The athletic training staff for the Kansas City Chiefs has had their work cut out for them, but with many of the staff hailing from Central Pennsylvania, they're up for the challenge.. The Chiefs will begin camp July 22, a day in which the quarterbacks, rookies and veterans returning from injury will start a short series of truncated practices. Now, what does a week during the regular season look like for you? I was in the medical undergrad fraternity at Auburn, in my senior year -- it clicked that I wasn't very happy and knew I didn't want to pursue that anymore. Congratulations to this years NFLPS Outstanding Athletic Trainer of the Year, Rick Burkholder @proatc VP of Sports Medicine and Performance of the Kansas City Chiefs @Chiefs pic.twitter.com/elIofocElY, PFATS Foundation (@PFATSFoundation) March 3, 2022, One thing Ive come to appreciate about Rick is his complex understanding of rehabilitation for the professional athlete, Chiefs head orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Schroeppel said, via press release. Visit ESPN to view the Kansas City Chiefs team roster for the current season As the local ICO, Burkholder was integral in the development of the club's IDER (infectious disease emergency response) plan, a document detailing how the club was adapting its operations to mitigate risk, the types of cleaning products and equipment being used, how the team is complying with state and local guidelines, as well as how team officials would handle a positive COVID-19 test or symptoms within the staff or locker room, among other topics. This does, of course, require some good luck. That's the innocence of being two years in the league. Having people who say "yes" to what you're trying to attain is so important, and I absolutely would not be here if not for those two ladies. You'll now receive the top Chiefs Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Last week, the Kansas City Chiefs got to enjoy something only one other team was allowed to do: rest their players to get as healthy as possible before entering the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Saturday. "There are 45,000 athletic trainers around the country, and we're all pretty close.". A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. She made sure I checked the boxes but also helped me get to where I am. 31? Sam Riggs, senior athletic training major, from Raymore, Missouri, also interned for the Kansas City Chiefs during their recent training camp. I applied for at least three years, if not four, before I got started in the league. I think there`s a really good chance that the next head athletic trainer of the Kansas City Chiefs is a female, Burkholder said. Now, there are so many more, and the Chiefs and Panthers are two teams that have two females on staff. Then ideally, of course, I want to build the confidence and learn the intricacies of the behind-the-scenes workings, which is a lot of admin and how the business side of the NFL works. A 1987 Pittsburgh graduate, Burkholder went on to earn his master's degree in athletic training from the University of Arizona where he spent two seasons as a graduate assistant and another as an assistant athletic trainer. Stahly (background) is enjoying the work with Chiefs players Darrin Reaves, Jamaal Charles and Knile Davis. I had a few elective hours that I needed to fill and asked if I could fill them with a shadowing opportunity with the athletic training department. Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder said he knew the people who taught Morton and was told to keep an eye on her. I forget how big they are sometimes. Tiffany Morton is one of six female certified athletic trainers in the league, and she works for our very own Kansas City Chiefs. It wasn't just the athletic trainers who helped save Hamlin's life, but also those across the league who make an impact on a daily basis. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He was influenced by his father, Richard, a long-time athletic trainer at Carlisle High School, and his mother, Nancy, a registered nurse. He and his staff were recognized by their peers following the 2010 season, being named the NFL's top training staff for the year. It's nice to be linked with your position group and coaches and learn the idiosyncrasies of each of them, because it ultimately helps make the day-to-day work run smoother. Chiefs assistant athletic trainer, David Glover, won the 2022 Tim Davey AFC Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year. Shes one of the first female (athletic trainers) to work in the National Football League. 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I think it's the work-life balance. It does take a couple of pioneers to make the first couple of steps, and then the rest of us keep pushing. That's why I decided to check out an NFL internship. Then through my time in athletic training as a whole, there have been countless people who have made me a better person and athletic trainer. He added Super Bowl champion to his resume after he led the 2019 squad to a 31-20 come-from-behind win in Super Bowl LIV against San Francisco. And sometimes I get it wrong. This made them feel inadequate, and ultimately, not like he was a part of the team. I played all kinds of sports growing up. Thanks to @pvardiman @ehcanuckATC and the KSU Athletic Training Program for having me in MHK! The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Financially, some people want to cut it out because they think it's a luxury. As I got into high school, I focused on track, but sports have always been part of my life. 1989). @MOATA1984 @MAATAD5 #NATM2019 pic.twitter.com/Z026STxMXe. They see it as their job to not only take care of the Chiefs' players but to use their influence and standing to help affect positive change for their profession into the future. I ended up really enjoying it and started seeking out athletic training opportunities in a graduate program at Florida International University, where I had great faculty and mentorship, and opportunities presented themselves after some hard work. He also helped RB Duce Staley return to the field in 2001, who suffered a severe Lis Franc sprain in his foot. Athletic trainers are health care professionals by trade, and the point Burkholder, Craft, and many others advocating this point are making is that it shouldn't take a situation in which people realize they should have had an athletic trainer present to jumpstart the process of making sure everyone has one there in the first place. There's nothing wrong with that, but it definitely takes a certain mental level to work an eight-month season where you don't get days off. So, in 2013 when we got here, (Travis) Kelce gets hurt and we start his rehab and Im treating him like his brother. The rest of the day is helping the players with hydration, nutrition and recovery. On Wednesday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs had some practice & injury updates as Sunday's Super Bowl . Woodson returned just four and a half months after surgery to play in Super Bowl XXX. Tiffany Morton is one of six female certified athletic trainers in the. I just feel like I`m doing my job and got lucky enough and worked hard enough to have the opportunity to do what I really wanted to, Morton said. The next person on the staff I hired when I got here was Evan Craft. Athletic training can be a bit of a thankless job in the NFL, but their work doesnt go unseen. You've just gotten a break," Burkholder added. I do a lot with hydration to make sure the players, especially rookies and new guys to our team, are ready for the August heat and an Andy Reid training camp because it can get pretty intense. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. When Chiefs players have missed time with injuries, other players have stepped up. Reigning MVP . Athletic training can be a bit of a thankless job, but this moment magnified its importance in the eyes of fans. The Kansas City Chiefs are blessed to have an. Morton said she only notices the lack of females in the NFL when she goes to conferences or schools to speak with women who aspire to do what she does. They are still some of the best trainers out there. Wednesdays and Thursdays are our longer days, which are about 12 hours, and Fridays are what we call "Fast Fridays" because we cut out the walk-throughs. Education: Pittsburgh (B.S. https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/03/25/kansas-city-chiefs-athletic-trainers-tiffany-morton-julie-frymyer-womens-history-month-interview-nfl-network/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. On Wednesday, when we start getting into practice, we have player treatments at 7 a.m. and the players go into meetings shortly after that. There is a lot to know. Entering his 24th season as an NFL head coach, Reid owns a 233-135-1 regular season record and adds a 19-16 postseason record, giving him 252 total wins, which ranks fifth in NFL history and second among active head coaches, trailing only New England Head Coach Bill Belichick. #NATM2019 pic.twitter.com/MtsfQwzgwl. It also takes a support group that is understanding of this situation. This week's Furry Friend is Brutus, the dog! That's a short day. The rest of the team's veterans. Please check your email for a confirmation. Kansas City has tended to take things slowly with Toney and his injury rehab . This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. 1987), Arizona (M.S. There`s a crowd behind us who keeps pushing, and eventually you get it right, Morton said. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. While we should credit the personnel and coaching departments for having these players and helping them become contributors the teams training and medical staff deserves recognition for these two players being available for the postseason. In back to back years, Burkholder received prestigious awards for his work in the field, earning the National Athletic Trainers' Association's Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2016) and became just the second person and first athletic trainer to receive the NATA's President's Award, honoring his contribution to the profession (2017). Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kadarius Toney both missed some time during the season with injuries, but both have returned to the lineup and continued to produce at a high level. So grateful and bless! His many rehab successes have been widely documented, from Rod Woodson to Terrell Owens to Patrick Mahomes., One of the most humbling nights of my career. He was hired as the club's 13th head coach in franchise history on January 7, 2013. Women are starting to play a larger role in the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs are no exception. The teams overall health. Before that, he covered the Indiana Pacers at The Indianapolis Star for two years. Well avoid pointless speculation about it. Then I was hired as the first full-time female athletic trainer in Chiefs franchise history in 2016. They are probably the most disciplined and most respectful group, and we have a great group of guys in this locker room. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. People want to talk to us and as hot as this team is right now, it gives you the break-the-ice moment to talk about athletic training. The goal is to hire the best person for the job, regardless of gender. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. In addition to working closely with local high schools and influencersas well as the University of Kansas Health System, which often serves as a conduit between athletic trainers dealing with injuries and situations in which the Chiefs could assist because they often have the experience with the same situation in the past, Craft and Burkholder also recently spent a day with the students at Kansas State University. Author: fox43.com Assistant Athletic Trainer - Evan Craft, David Glover, Tiffany Morton, Julie Frymyer Equipment Director - Allen Wright Assistant Equipment Managers - Chris Shropshire, Kyle Crumbaugh, Cale Kirby, Jay White Director of Video Operations - Pat Brazil Assistant Director of Video Operations - Ken Radino Video Assistant - Holt McKenney, Josh Schmidt You can see in just over five years how the landscape is changing and diversifying. Training camp is its own beast. Having spent 20 years with Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, including 14 in Philadelphia as Reid held the same position with the Eagles (1999-2012), Burkholder became well known for his expertise in his rehabilitation programs. "I was able to go to him and bring people with me who are a little more involved in the Missouri side of things to not only open that door but talk about what they're dealing with at the high school levels. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. I was way off. He has. It's hard to blindly go in there and discuss these issues.". Tuesday, they have meetings but no practice, so it's another prep day for us to get ready for the rest of the week. NFL Networks MJ Acosta spoke with Chiefs assistant athletic trainers Tiffany Morton and Julie Frymyer on Wednesday on NFL Total Access. They both spoke about their respective journeys to the league and shared their experiences from working on a team that has seen a lot of success over the past two seasons, reaching consecutive Super Bowls. 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Then there are walk-throughs and meetings for more prep. Sign up for the Chiefs Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Without further ado, we introduce: How did you get your start in a career in football? The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Chiefs are widely recognized for their continuing success in this area and ending the season with the fewest players on IR and the AFCs top postseason seed are great measures of that success. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. I had heard of it, but never really considered it as a career. Two members of the Kansas City Chiefs athletic training staff have earned recognition for their tireless work during the 2021 NFL season. Kansas Citys staff helped put the team in position for a deep playoff run. 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