Northeast Tennessee Schools Have Plans in Place for Athletic Emergency Situations

“One of the understood facts about athletics is the potential for injury or medical emergency.

This was highlighted this past week on a national stage when Buffalo Bills’ defender Damar Hamlin collapsed during a Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati. Emergency personnel responded immediately to the situation, providing aid to Hamlin.

Football stands out as a sport where injuries can be more severe and require immediate attention. One of the good things about football is many area schools have medical doctors at the games.

West Ridge Athletic Director Anthony Richardson said trainers are on site whenever the Wolves have an athletic event...”