I’m late to the party, but as athletic trainining month comes to a close, I want to express my gratitude. There is no single profession more valuable to the field of sports medicine than athletic training. They make our jobs, as physicians, easier. They are the first person the athlete wants to see after an injury. More than the doctor, more than the coach, and, in most cases, more than their parents. They are the unsung heroes of sports medicine. For every championship, there is likely an athletic trainer making sure the star athlete is on the field, and, in some cases saving someone’s career, or life. I can not fully express my respect and gratitude for all in the profession. I can not list everyone I’ve worked with during the course of my career, but please know how much I appreciate and respect all you do 🙏