Champions & Winners

Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision.

Muhammad Ali, American Boxer

What makes a "Winner" and a "Champion"?

We see a lot of people at the top of their game, and at the same time, they are often not "ideal role-models" for our youth.

Over the next few posts, we will explore characteristcs and tendencies of "true" winners and champions.

I can't help but know that I may not be able to do justice to this topic, and at the same time, there are folks that "make a difference" out there.

Let's start with those folks who "make a difference" and rarely , if ever, receive recognition.

Sports/Athletic Trainers & Managers:

Athletic trainers, make a commitment to help athletes stay healthy so they can perform "in the game."

"Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people of all ages. Their patients and clients include everyone from professional athletes to industrial workers. Recognized by the American Medical Association as allied health professionals, athletic trainers specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of muscle and bone injuries and illnesses. Athletic trainers, as one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur, must be able to recognize, evaluate, and assess injuries and provide immediate care when needed. Athletic trainers should not be confused with fitness trainers or personal trainers, who are not healthcare workers, but rather train people to become physically fit." - Bureau of Labor Statistics

Attached is an source that captures the essence of what a trainer does.:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos294.htm

"Athletic trainers apply protective devices such as tape, bandages, and braces."

- Bureau of Labor Statistics