#33 - Tips to Prioritize Student Athlete Safety

Injuries are a common occurrence in sports, especially in the NFL where players can be seriously injured in front of a large audience. This was the case for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who collapsed on the field during a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2023. It was immediately clear that this was a serious and potentially life-threatening situation. Athletic trainers and paramedics worked feverishly to stabilize Hamlin on the field before transporting him to the hospital. Fortunately, at the time of this recording, Hamlin is making a miraculous recovery. This particular incident has brought to the forefront the question of safety for football players and athletes in general from the professional level all the way down to K12. It’s time to have some “real talk” about how important it is for schools to prioritize the safety of their athletes and have a comprehensive support plan in place to prevent and address any injuries that may occur. In this episode we will discuss how to protect our student athletes to help you advocate and or review, depending on your current role in education, current practices in your district. 📝 Show Notes LINK 📲 Be sure to subscribe to the Real Talk Education Podcast and never miss an episode! 💚 We also would greatly appreciate a positive review to help spread our EduGladiators mission to create a new era of education by having “real talk” that inspire real action for all students! Plus share this episode with your #pln so they too may continue to grow in their craft and advocacy for students. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.