This is a big deal. Other times I`m like, This is my job,' Morton said. #WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/FtmxXwpXKl. In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, Fouzia Madhouni discusses her organization We Can Morocco, which empowers women through American football, and her experience as a mentee of the NFL and Green Bay Packers. When Wayna' Crofton tore his labrum, he had a choice: end his season with surgery or play through the pain. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Lastly, I can't say I work at the Kansas City Chiefs without mentioning Rick Burkholder, our VP of sports medicine and performance, and some of his teaching moments. Wilson had his team of athletic trainers, which was a point of contention between him and the rest of his teammates. Morton, who has been featured by Gatorade in national spots featuring female athletic trainers, has become a resource for females of all ages who aspire to enter this field. We have a staff of five full-time trainers and hire two seasonal athletic trainers, and we wouldn't be able to function without all of us. To help ensure women were considered for all open athletic training positions on an even scale with men, the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society started a program in 2015 giving female athletic training students interested in pursuing a career in the NFL a special opportunity. 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. When I was in school, I told her point blank, "I really want to make sure I get as many football opportunities as I can, so I can build my rsum." We talk a lot about what we expect from a hydration standpoint and make sure they know we're here to help them. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Arrowhead Stadium 1 Arrowhead Drive Kansas City, MO 64129 Rick Burkholder Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance David Glover Assistant Athletic Trainer Evan Craft Assistant Athletic Trainer Tiffany Morton Assistant Athletic Trainer Julie Frymyer Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist Home Member Directory It's very different from high school and collegiate settings, and that's partly what makes it so exciting to work at the highest level of sports. 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. 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. 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. I think it's the work-life balance. Burkholder has created specialized rehab programs for several Chiefs over the last seven years, including several Achilles' tendon injuries: LB Derrick Johnson (2014 & 2016), DE Mike DeVito (2014), WR Chris Conley (2017) and S Eric Berry (2017). That's a short day. Burkholder is a certified athletic trainer and a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society, in addition to his membership in PFATS. 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. Leipold's contract -- which included a $12.5 million buyout -- stated that "meaningful and substantial" progress toward renovating the football complex must be made by July 1, 2023 . The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. There is so much to do from a sports medicine standpoint that no one person could handle all the work. They were able to talk with and answer questions from the next generation of athletic trainers, which is exactly the role that Tiffany Mortonanother one of the Chiefs' current athletic trainers and one of just a handful of full-time female athletic trainers in the NFL, has taken on recently. Have sports always been part of your life, or when did you discover your passion for sports? GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Wifi Policy. Explaining graupel: A more uncommon type of wintry precipitation. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Chiefs are widely recognized for their continuing success in this area and ending the season with the fewest. We arrive at the stadium five hours before kickoff to set up and make sure every player gets what they need -- or they think they need -- to perform. Ill argue with anybody that I have the best staff in the National Football League, Burkholder said. Gambling problem? He walked to the front seat of the cart under . pic.twitter.com/J2lBeAf1Dz, "They just want an in," Burkholder noted of those at the lower levels. He later offered her an internship and eventually a job. 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. Andy Reid enters his 10th season at the helm of the Chiefs in 2022. There's a lot of communication between departments with strength and conditioning to see if they need to change any lifting protocols for the players. Other 2022 successes include: The NFL season is a daily grind that continues for more than four months. The rest of the day is helping the players with hydration, nutrition and recovery. Hes previously served as president of the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS), an organization that handed out another award to a member of the Chiefs earlier this week. Stahly (background) is enjoying the work with Chiefs players Darrin Reaves, Jamaal Charles and Knile Davis. It was a lot of timing -- of being in the right place at the right time after doing the right things. Please check your email for a confirmation. He was hired as the club's 13th head coach in franchise history on January 7, 2013. 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. 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. What is the most challenging part of your job? You've just gotten a break," Burkholder added. Sam Riggs, senior athletic training major, from Raymore, Missouri, also interned for the Kansas City Chiefs during their recent training camp. The Kansas City Chiefs are blessed to have an award-winning athletic training staff headed up by VP of Sports Medicine and Performance, Rick Burkholder. In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, the New England Patriots' Nancy Meier discusses her journey of 45-plus years in the organization's scouting department, which included nine coaching changes. 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. Its been a lot of hard work but its been very, very rewarding. @chiefs assistant athletic trainers Tiffany Morton & Julie Frymyer join @NFLTotalAccess. Bell returning in Week 17 after preseason hip surgery, contributing with a touchdown. So, we are either actively advocating for our guys or educating and prepping for them. (Steve Sanders/Chiefs), Morton's job entails working from dawn until way past dusk, with 15-hour days being the norm during training camp. Shes one of the first female (athletic trainers) to work in the National Football League. I would say most of our staff gets here at 5 or 6 a.m. and don't leave until 9 or 10 p.m. But right underneath that it said athletic training. Burkholder, along with many on his staff, has spent time this offseason and past offseasons working and advocating on behalf of athletic trainers at all levels. Assistant General Manager - Mike Borgonzi, Vice President of Football Operations - Brandt Tilis, Vice President of Football Operations/Team Counsel - Chris Shea, Executive Director of Player Personnel - Ryan Poles, Senior Director of Player Personnel - Mike Bradway, Senior Personnel Executive - Willie Davis, Player Personnel Assistant - Jalen Myrick, Samuel Seale, Kunal Tanna, Anthony McGee, Senior Director of Pro Personnel - Tim Terry, Senior Director of College Scouting - Ryne Nutt, Assistant Director of College Scouting - Trey Koziol, Senior College Scouting Executive - Pat Sperduto, Terry Delp, David Hinson, College Scouting Coordinator/Area Scout - Greg Castillo, Area Scouts - Jason Lamb, Cassidy Kaminski, Director of Team Operations - Mitch Reynolds, Football Operations Assistant - Brock Baumert, Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance - Rick Burkholder, Assistant Athletic Trainer - Evan Craft, David Glover, Tiffany Morton, Julie Frymyer, 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, Player Engagement Manager - Ramzee Robinson, Player Engagement Coordinator - Candice Dominguez, Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President of Marketing - Lara Krug, Executive Vice President of Business Operations - Tyler Epp, Creative Services and Brand Manager - Jordan Giesler, Executive Support Coordinator - Katie Kemmerer, Executive Vice President of Administration - Kirsten Krug, Human Resources Manager - Carolyn Messick, Human Resources Coordinator - Samantha Angel, Human Resources Coordinator - Lauren Gramlich, Team Historian - Mike Davidson, Bob Moore. Rick Burkholder. Listen to player interviews. 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. In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, Steelers international content manager Maria Rodriguez, a native of Honduras, discusses finding her passion for football while attending TCU, growing the NFL's global fan base and more. While McDuffie missed several weeks of the season, he returned at 100% to become a key contributor in the secondary. It's about safety. JOSEPH, Mo. 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. Oops. I couldn't imagine if my friends and family weren't supportive. That's exactly the situation Kansas City now faces with its last franchise-tagged player. There`s a crowd behind us who keeps pushing, and eventually you get it right, Morton said. 4 min read. That's the innocence of being two years in the league. 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 2004, an aggressive rehabilitation program allowed WR Terrell Owens to return from a surgically-repaired ankle in seven weeks to play in Super Bowl XXXIX with the Eagles. The NFL uses her as a figurehead for females in the profession. Both are now within the 21-day practice window in which they could be called up to the active roster. newsletter, began with bad news regarding wide receiver Mecole Hardman, Chiefs defeat Jaguars 27-20 in Divisional Round, Chiefs by the Numbers: How the Chiefs adjusted to Mahomes injury, Recalling the impact the athletic training staff had on this years Chiefs, The Chiefs coordinators dont seem worried about Doug Pedersons familiarity with Andy Reid. 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. Kansas City Chiefs profile athletic trainers on 'The Franchise' Schedule Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans. Yes, there are several. Please check your email for a confirmation. https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/03/kansas-city-chiefs-rick-burkholder-david-glover-nflps-pfats-athletic-trainer-of-the-year-awards/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He trusted his care team to help him make that decision. In 2003, Burkholder and his father were named distinguished alumni of Carlisle High School, and in 2013, Rick was honored with the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society Distinguished Merit Award. Burkholder presented the award to Glover, who has been with the Chiefs since 2012. She works for the Chiefs but said being a woman had nothing to do with her drive and dedication to her job. There is a lot to know. Woodson returned just four and a half months after surgery to play in Super Bowl XXX. Kansas Citys staff helped put the team in position for a deep playoff run. Education: Pittsburgh (B.S. Tiffany Morton is one of six female certified athletic trainers in the. Despite that assertion, he has yet to be deemed a full-go by Reid or presumably the Chiefs' athletic training staff. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Our training staff's primary goal is to make sure every player has the best opportunity to make the team, so our breaks are very short. A pair of the Kansas City Chiefs athletic training staff was recently highlighted on NFL Network as part of their Womens History Month coverage. Reid and Veach spoke on Tuesday for the first time since Super Bowl LVII, The Combine kicks off in Indianapolis this week, The Chiefs were represented by the second-most players of any team. "We're just trying to get the words 'athletic trainer' out to moms, PTAs, athletic directors, legislators, everyone," said Rick Burkholderthe Chiefs' Vice President for Sports Medicine and Performance. 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