Viewpoint: How athletic training saves lives, from Damar Hamlin to youth athletes

I’m used to standing on the sidelines. I did it for 16 years as the athletic trainer (AT) for the Denver Broncos. Before each game, I identified where the ambulance was, confirmed all life-saving equipment worked properly and determined who the emergency contacts were at that particular NFL stadium. I almost never needed these things—almost.

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