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sports1 year ago

"Jason Kelce's Emotional Retirement Tribute to Trainer Amid Cancer Battle"

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's retirement news conference was made even more poignant by the presence of his longtime athletic trainer, Joe O'Pella, who had taped Kelce's ankles and thumbs every day for 13 seasons. O'Pella revealed on social media how Kelce had supported him during his battle with cancer, and Kelce, in turn, asked O'Pella to tape him for his retirement press conference. Kelce delivered an emotional retirement speech, expressing gratitude to those who supported him, and received a standing ovation from Eagles employees as he left the auditorium.

via ESPN|
#athletic-trainer#jason-kelce#nfl
sports1 year ago

Ex-NFL Player Accuses High School Trainer of Sexual Assault

Former NFL player Shareece Wright has publicly alleged that he was sexually assaulted by a former Colton High School athletic trainer, joining six other former football players in a lawsuit against the school district and the trainer. Wright described multiple sexual encounters with the trainer during his junior year, prompting him to speak out due to concerns for his own children and the need to make the conversation about such abuse more comfortable. The trainer has denied the allegations, and an attorney representing Wright and other plaintiffs has highlighted a permissive school environment that could facilitate a cover-up of sexual abuse.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#athletic-trainer#colton-high-school#nfl
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Head-On Collision Claims Life of Wauconda Math Teacher in Suspected DUI Crash

A beloved math teacher and athletic trainer at Wauconda High School in Illinois, Bob Gillen, died in a head-on crash caused by an alleged intoxicated driver. The crash occurred early Sunday morning, and Gillen was pronounced dead at the scene. One person was transported in serious condition. Gillen had been a dedicated member of the school community since 1996, and his loss is deeply felt by students, staff, and the community. Support services are being provided to help students cope with the tragedy. The driver responsible for the crash has not been identified.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#athletic-trainer#head-on-crash#intoxicated-driver
sports2 years ago

"DC United Takes Swift Action: Trainer Fired, Players Suspended Over Discriminatory Gesture"

DC United has fired head athletic trainer Reade Whitney after he made a discriminatory hand gesture in a photo posted on social media. Additionally, two players, Taxi Fountas and Nigel Robertha, have been placed on paid administrative leave while Major League Soccer (MLS) investigates possible violations of league policy. The team did not specify if the investigation is related to Whitney's dismissal. DC United and MLS both emphasized their zero-tolerance policy for racism, homophobia, misogyny, or any form of discrimination.

via WTOP|
#athletic-trainer#dc-united#discrimination