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Athletic trainers play a key role in protecting the health and safety of student-athletes on and off the field. They work with the coaching staff, school nurses, physical therapists, athletic administrators, parents, and Atrium Health sports medicine specialists to provide expert-level care to student-athletes. The time they spend with student-athletes on a daily basis means they have many opportunities to help guide their development as young adults. This relationship makes it easier for athletic trainers to know how to provide personalized treatment when injuries occur. As part of one of the largest sports medicine programs in the nation, Atrium Health, Atrium Health Floyd, and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, athletic trainers are integral in ensuring the health and safety of student-athletes, collaborating with various stakeholders to provide expert care. Their daily interactions with athletes allow them to support their development and offer personalized treatment for injuries, highlighting their multifaceted role within a large sports medicine program.