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. Monday is an easier day because our players have the day off. Next Woman Up: Tiffany Morton, Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Kansas City Chiefs Published: Sep 13, 2022 at 02:03 PM Brooke Cersosimo Original Content Editor, Talent Development Next. Answering those questions is the aim of the Next Woman Up series. This included a "Hit the Hill" day in which Evan Craftone of Burkholder's top assistant athletic trainers with the Chiefswent to the state capital in both Kansas and Missouri to help promote and discuss the importance of athletic trainers at the younger levels. Tuesday, they have meetings but no practice, so it's another prep day for us to get ready for the rest of the week. Now, Morton, 35, along with fellow female Chiefs trainer Julie Frymyer (who got the job in 2018) and NFL official Sarah Thomas, will be among the six women with on-field roles during Sunday's. It's not that some people were haters, but people sometimes don't think dreams are achievable. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. I forget how big they are sometimes. So, we as an athletic training staff have to set our egos aside and work well together to get our guys back on the field, and that might mean asking someone for help. Women are starting to play a larger role in the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs are no exception. Are you in charge of a certain group of players or does everyone share responsibilities? That said, a lot of people probably wouldn't step down from a full-time job with a great community to take an NFL internship that paid minimum wage, but I did. So, I did a personality test with one of the counselors at Auburn, and it said I should be a doctor. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Kansas City Chiefs. Is there anything that has surprised you about working with that group? Meanwhile, two of the teams four players on injured reserve running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire and tight end Jody Fortson were designated to return, allowing them to practice with the team. 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. (Steve Sanders/Chiefs), Morton's job entails working from dawn until way past dusk, with 15-hour days being the norm during training camp. According to. Learning that and from other departments is what's next because I know I'll need this knowledge to become a head athletic trainer down the line. Along those lines, do you have any mentors? The Kansas City Chiefs are blessed to have an. Athletic training can be a bit of a thankless job, but this moment magnified its importance in the eyes of fans. They have some years on me, and they've seen everything that's come down the pike. This means that if the Chiefs continue to advance, they could available for future postseason games. Successfully managing rookie cornerback Trent McDuffies hamstring strain from Week 1. Women are rising up the ranks throughout professional football, earning positions of power in a space that for too long was ruled almost exclusively by men. They are still some of the best trainers out there. 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. We talk a lot about what we expect from a hydration standpoint and make sure they know we're here to help them. We're fortunate enough to be hired by the Hunt family to do our jobs with great athletes, but it also comes with a little bit of responsibility. 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. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 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. Women are starting to play a larger role in the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs are no exception. I'm quite honestly most proud of beating the odds already and sticking with it. His skill set has grown drastically since Ive been here because hes eager to learn and wants to be the guy.. 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That makes sense. 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. The preseason loss of tight end Blake Bell helped the emergence of tight end Noah Gray as a consistent contributor. She works for the Chiefs but said being a woman had nothing to do with her drive and dedication to her job. He has. They are probably the most disciplined and most respectful group, and we have a great group of guys in this locker room. The goal is to hire the best person for the job, regardless of gender. Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling recruiting former Packers teammate Allen Lazard. Before that, he covered the Indiana Pacers at The Indianapolis Star for two years. Nate Taylor has been a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Kansas City Chiefs since 2018. She was constantly advocating for me, and it's inevitably how I got the internship with the Vikings. Sam Riggs, senior athletic training major, from Raymore, Missouri, also interned for the Kansas City Chiefs during their recent training camp. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Wifi Policy. That's why I decided to check out an NFL internship. 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. Sign up for the GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Wifi Policy. In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, Packers VP of marketing and fan engagement Gabrielle Valdez Dow discusses stewarding the organization's historic legacy, prepping for the team's game in London and more. In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, Chloe Janfaza, the Raiders' director of stadium development and operations, talks about pursuing her dreams from a young age, building connections and all things Allegiant Stadium. Kansas City continues to trend in a positive direction as the week of practice progresses. Following his promotion in 2018, he continued to oversee the athletic training staff and added the team's strength and conditioning and equipment departments to his responsibilities. Wilson had his team of athletic trainers, which was a point of contention between him and the rest of his teammates. Then there are walk-throughs and meetings for more prep. So at least 15 hours. 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 . 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. While this week began with bad news regarding wide receiver Mecole Hardman, the Chiefs have enjoyed a great run of good health this season. Education: University of Arizona (BS) University of Arizona (MS) NFL Experience: 2013 - Present, Kansas City Chiefs, Head Athletic Trainer 1998 - 2013 . 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. 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. 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. Gambling problem? Thank you for visiting with us @GovParsonMO and supporting Athletic Trainers! Master of Science (M.S.) Please check your email for a confirmation. As I got into high school, I focused on track, but sports have always been part of my life. The Chiefs were one of the healthiest teams in the NFL last season, so I encourage Chiefs Kingdom to congratulate both Burkholder and Glover for being recognized the best in their field. Be sure to check out the video in the tweet at the top of the page. 1987), Arizona (M.S. You'll always hear credit being given to members of the training staff. If someone asked me that question five years ago, I would have naively said I want to become a head athletic trainer in the NFL. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Sign up for the Chiefs Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Two members of the Kansas City Chiefs athletic training staff have earned recognition for their tireless work during the 2021 NFL season. Still, the medical and conditioning staffs must be given their due. The 43-year-old husband, father, and manager of the 6A-5A Kansas State High School Activities Association State Wrestling . Ill start with David Glover, who is my longest-standing employee and the most loyal guy I know. 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I got a summer internship with the Minnesota Vikings through my connections with FIU and PFATS's female scholarship program -- they also have an ethnicminority scholarship program -- then I was able to get it a second time, but as a seasonal athletic trainer with the Kansas City Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/J2lBeAf1Dz, "They just want an in," Burkholder noted of those at the lower levels. Stahly (background) is enjoying the work with Chiefs players Darrin Reaves, Jamaal Charles and Knile Davis. pic.twitter.com/J2lBeAf1Dz Both are now within the 21-day practice window in which they could be called up to the active roster. Kansas City coaches continue to provide little illumination about Hardmans injury as it is their right to do. "This profession, just because you're in the NFL doesn't mean you're better than the people at the high schools. 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. He also played a major role in Berry's return to the field in 2015 after battling Hodgkin's lymphoma. 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. #WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/FtmxXwpXKl. When Chiefs players have missed time with injuries, other players have stepped up. Financially, some people want to cut it out because they think it's a luxury. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society has a ton of great opportunities for scholarships, and it's important people know about them because they work. Sam's research uncovered only two other colleges in the Kansas City area with an athletic . Other 2022 successes include: The NFL season is a daily grind that continues for more than four months. #NATM2019 pic.twitter.com/MtsfQwzgwl. In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, the Carolina Panthers' Chanelle Smith-Walker discusses her unique perspective in sports photography, creating opportunities for people of color and more. Yes, there are several. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. She made sure I checked the boxes but also helped me get to where I am. With the coronavirus pandemic forcing the adoption of new COVID-19 protocols across the National Football League, Burkholder became the team's Infection Control Officer (ICO), a leading member of the club's Infection Response Team (IRT). The commissioner gave $32,000, $1,000 a team, to bring a female to every training camp, Burkholder said. It took a few years; it wasn't instantaneous. Athletic training can be a bit of a thankless job in the NFL, but their work doesnt go unseen. 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). You've just gotten a break," Burkholder added. Start your Kansas City Chiefs team job search below. That's a short day. 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. Hes a very knowledgeable guy when it comes to recovery and performance and stuff like that. After receiving the tag in 2020, defensive tackle Chris Jones signed a four-year contract worth $85 million. Oops. Burkholder first gained NFL experience serving as a summer intern with the New England Patriots training staff in 1986. He was influenced by his father, Richard, a long-time athletic trainer at Carlisle High School, and his mother, Nancy, a registered nurse. "And that's our obligation. There's a lot of planning that goes into it during OTAs and through the summer. 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. Athletic Training Staff of the Year; . I had the honor of presenting this award sponsored by @HenrySchein to the glue who holds us all together at Chiefs Medical. They might be too humble to say it themselves, but they are pioneers, inspiring a whole new generation of women athletic trainers throughout all levels of the sport. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. Now it's about learning as much as I can in the field and from my coworkers. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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 Burkholder also served as the teams Infection Control Officer (ICO) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans see three hours of action on Sunday, but players and the training staff put in countless hours of work to ensure players are at their best, so they can perform at the highest possible level. 31? It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 16, 2022 Five weeks later, Williams, a fourth-round pick, made a similar momentum-swinging highlight, intercepting the ball near the goal line just. 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. This does, of course, require some good luck. Kansas City Chiefs - Training Camp Intern Kansas City, MO, USA Req #154 Wednesday, February 23, 2022 PURPOSE: To provide hard-working, career-minded candidates with an internship opportunity to experience the work environment of an NFL Training Camp on the event operations side. Then walk-throughs and prepping for practice. It's funny because I think I'm a big dog, then I get over with the group and I'm a Chihuahua. 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. We are tough early on with the guys in terms of preparation. Listen to player interviews. And sometimes I get it wrong. In 2020, the plan, which was implemented on a daily basis under Burkholder's watch, was the first among all clubs to be reviewed and approved by the NFL, the NFLPA and jointly appointed infectious disease experts. He has. (Steve Sanders/Chiefs). The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Also, when I got the full-time job with the Chiefs, there were five female athletic trainers in the league. 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. Gay, listed at 6-foot-1 and 243 pounds, is. That's the innocence of being two years in the league. My dream was always to work in the medical field, but I thought that was going to be as a doctor. Would you say about 12-hour days? On Wednesday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs had some practice & injury updates as Sunday's Super Bowl . I consider her the first lady of athletic training because shes always on TV on ESPN, NFL Network. Then it dawned on me that I wasnt the right person to rehabilitate Travis Kelce, so I turned him over to David Glover and they sailed.. I had heard of it, but never really considered it as a career. He trusted his care team to help him make that decision. We grew up in a military family and moved around a lot, so my brothers were my best friends. Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder said he knew the people who taught Morton and was told to keep an eye on her. She's amazing and gave me much-needed positive reinforcement. While McDuffie missed several weeks of the season, he returned at 100% to become a key contributor in the secondary. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). In Philadelphia, he was instrumental in injury prevention by modifying the team's stretching program andinstituting a torso-strengthening program known as "back school.". Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) May 1, 2021 On the field, Gay and Bolton have the talent to be one of the league's most dynamic linebacker duos. Kansas City Chiefs 1 Arrowhead Drive Kansas City, MO 64129. FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. Then I was hired as the first full-time female athletic trainer in Chiefs franchise history in 2016. Before that, he covered the Indiana Pacers at The Indianapolis Star for two years. I played all kinds of sports growing up. He also helped RB Duce Staley return to the field in 2001, who suffered a severe Lis Franc sprain in his foot. Example video title will go here for this video. Tiffany Morton is one of six female certified athletic trainers in the league, and she works for our very own Kansas City Chiefs. One of the final training camp practices of the year isn't going so smoothly for the Kansas City Chiefs. Buy Chiefs Tickets Early in practice before any team drills had occurred, Chiefs. "It's now just a part of sports, but only 37 percent of high schools across the country have full-time athletic trainers," Burkholder added. 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. Can you walk me through what your job entails? Wow! Rick Burkholder (@proatc) March 1, 2022. 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. Now, there are so many more, and the Chiefs and Panthers are two teams that have two females on staff.
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