Rick Burkholder
@proatc
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VP of Sports Medicine and Performance for the Super Bowl 54 & 57 World Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Married to Kristine, father to Quinn and Carly. NATA HOF ‘23
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Thanks for the support and if you loved the way Patrick played then love this person, Julie Frymeyer. She designed and executed the rehab.
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If you loved the way Kelce played then love this guy, David Glover. He spent the last 48 hours with Trav. And big shout out to TJ Hackler our Chiropractor who worked on him Sat/Sun.
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On the bus ride into the stadium tonight, the fans kept giving us the double bird. Then I realized those are the two fingers that I wear my SB rings on. Coincidence? I think not!
😂😂😂😂😂
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Walked into Starbucks in Denver, I had my SB54 ring on. The barista said “oh you work for the Chiefs, what do you do?
I’m the athletic trainer, (puzzled look)
“I pick up the players that fall down and do everything possible to fix them so it doesn’t happen again.
#Elevatorspeech
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First day in 29 weeks that we aren’t doing treatment or rehab! Well worth it! The Champs are here!
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Winning a World Championship is hard, it is only fun after it has been accomplished. The last 4 days have been sooooo gratifying!
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I don’t have all of the answers but I do know this:
The Kansas City Chiefs have been World Champions for 6 months!
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I am biased but
@PatrickMahomes
and
@StephenCurry30
remind me of each other. Passion, performance, leadership, love of the game. Humble but have a chip. Make ridiculous plays. Are the face of their leagues. Make people around them better. Everyone loves playing with them.
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Super Bowl prep with World Class Athletic Trainers. Oh yeah, females work in the NFL!
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Warrior, father, husband, leader, and one of the best dudes ever to put on a uniform!
Almost 2 years after what was thought of as a career ending injury, Alex Smith’s family celebrate with him as he is cleared to return to football activities tomorrow
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Get yourself a boss/GM like Brett Veach who understands the importance of athletic training! So Blessed!
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And is and has been the best candidate that hasn’t been a head coach in the past few hiring cycles. IMO, he will be a great one.
Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is interviewing Sunday in New Orleans for the Saints’ head coaching job.
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1st game that I have missed in 28 seasons. Thanks to 2 injured guys
@sammywatkins
and
@MitchSchwartz71
for texting me throughout the game and kept me feeling a part of it. Love you guys. We all need to heal up!
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Twenty-nine drafts in my career and this was the most enjoyable for me. To watch Veach and his team work so systematically without chaos or egos was a great learning experience. That group is so damn good that I am not even sure those of us around them all the time even know.
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I am so proud of my staff because they make a difference. It is always great when the reigning MVP understands the importance of our profession when it comes to performance. Thank you
@PatrickMahomes
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One of the most humbling nights of my career. Thank you to my amazing staff, my amazing docs and my family. To be awarded by the NFL Physician’s as the AT of the year has just floored me. So grateful and bless!
@EricSugarATC
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This is a World Champion Healthcare Provider, with a World Champion Gatorade Towel!
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That Jordan injury situation took me back to this season. The great ones are wired differently. Doesn’t make the ATs job easy but there is mad respect for players like
@PatrickMahomes
and Michael.
#TheLastDance
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I have worked 26 seasons in the
@NFL
and have been honored to work with many great ones including six
@ProFootballHOF
inductees but
@PatrickMahomes5
is the first MVP! Congrats Patrick!
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Nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills ..
...but nobody squares up a previous week loss, like Andy Reid.
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Super Bowl Bound! Chief’s Athletic Training Staff, off to Vegas!
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After a 27 year wait to be a World Champion, I cannot fathom us being the AFC winner and then the NFL cancelling the SB. My heart goes out to all NCAA athletes especially seniors who have had seasons cancelled. I understand why, but still can’t imagine the 💔.
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Photo Op that I couldn’t pass up! An incredible day with the Champs!
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To all high school and college athletes this is 1 hour before practice, voluntary and self initiated. Take care of your bodies for success.
#ATTwitter
#SB57WC
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In NFL training camps we see dehydration levels dip to their lowest in day 3 and it takes til day 11 to normalize. We also see significant amounts of soft tissue injuries in that time period.
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You know their athletic ability and have seen them lead us on the field but behind the scenes they have led our culture to a new level and especially in the athletic training room. I am grateful.
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You got a whole family of us that will get you right Juan!
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@CantonBulldogAT
And some say they aren’t our athletes. Don’t be possessive. Yeah, right!
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What a great coaching job to turn a team in 4 days. This game was all attitude and players doing what they are taught.
In my brief 26 years as the VOC-rarely have I been as proud of a
@chiefs
team as I am of this team-in 💯 hours to do a 180 and dominate a division opponent on the road in a short week is phenomenal! Leadership
@Mathieu_Era
@AnthonyHitchens
@Shermanator_42
@proatc
@AllenWright4
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I have not posted recently for a reason, I have been told to listen.
This is what I know.
The Golden Rule of “do unto others as you want to be done unto” needs an upgrade.
I will live my life by the Platinum Rule, “do unto others as they want to be done unto!
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Most see
@TheRealFrankC_
as the Pro Bowl, World Champion DE that wears bedazzled shoes and talks trash on Sundays. I see the guy that gives back to a suffering community where he grew up.
#BLM
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#ATTwitter
Please know that John Madden was a true friend of athletic training. I had many conversations with him concerning health and safety at all levels of football. His influence on our game cannot be measured. RIP Coach Madden.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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It was a business trip that our boys took care of business. When that happens they add to your wardrobe with a special hat. And thx
@GPPartner
for always allowing me to sport your towel.
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I am honored and humbled to be in the 2023 class. After this weekend’s game I will focus on Indy. In the mean time Let’s Go Chiefs!
Congratulations, 2023 national award winners! The list of 2023 NATA Honors and Awards recipients is available now. See the six new NATA Hall of Fame inductees as well as the full list of national award winners on the Honors and Awards webpage.
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👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻No bueno!!!
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That moment your Athletic Training staff realizes that they are World Champions!
#proudboss
#feelthelove
#WorldChampionHealthcare
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Not in my lifetime did I think that
@nflnetwork
would take 5 min to shine the spotlight on two assistant ATs that happen to be women. They are so classy, so professional, so bright and yet so humble.
#blessed
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Still got that World Champion swagger whether in Miami or KC!
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The beauty of being an AT in the NFL is in the relationships you build with players and their families. It was so gratifying to watch Alex Smith play so well today. So much love for Alex and Elizabeth and all they have been through.
#classfamily
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An ATs job is never done. Even in victory and celebration we worry and care for our athletes.
@aSaferApproach
@NATA1950
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Wow! Well done
@NFL
honoring my
@pfats_com
brothers and sisters at your award shows. So proud to be a part of these elite Health Care Providers who work tirelessly for our athletes.
@NATA1950
#ATtwitter
❤️💛❤️💛
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So glad to be back on the road with the team. I got a little emotional but it is because it is fun to celebrate with the ones you take care of and love!
#5XAFCWChamps
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Be advised:
@MecoleHardman4
just ask me if he needs to wear a mask when he enters the tunnel tomorrow night. 🤷🏻♂️
The boys are back!
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I am in! Maybe Veach will be a little more forgiving if you guys have an adult chaperone and of course someone with athletic training credentials. He knows that I will help to keep you safe. Plus I just want to go!
Yo will someone go with me to that aquarium and wherever that zip line is (don’t tell veach)
@tkelce
@cheetah
@GehrigDieter
@brittanylynne8
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A hard fought division victory in challenging circumstances. Proud of how hard these men fought to the end.
#nextmanup
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This is a photo of Chiefs’ remote COVID-19 headquarters last night while I was waiting word on tests and our game. Those keyboard warriors that want to dispute our place in healthcare, check the ATs of
@pfats_com
@EricSugarATC
and ask
@NFLHealthSafety
.
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This guy is one of the coaches that gets “It”!
A football lifer whose love for his players may only be surpassed by his love of cheeseburgers.
After 20 years, Andy Reid gets his ring.
#NFLFilmsPresents
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@Chiefs
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It is the dog days of camp and even though we are strict on policy and procedures, every now and then we need a little humor. So awesome to have a friend of
@Chiefs
@ericstonestreet
stop by the ATR and share a few laughs.
#comedyisthebestmedicine
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Was the Kingdom fired up last night? Yes, yes they were! Thank you to World Champion Fullback
@Shermanator_42
for setting the tone by beating the hell out of the drum. See the attached photo of the aftermath! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
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Media doesn’t always give other media credit but you all should give props to
@LRiddickESPN
for calling
@PatrickMahomes5
a legit star last offseason.
#ferrari
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Walk by this everyday. Today, it meant a little more.
#weareBerryStrong
http://t.co/ZTCL0c4lWS
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For sure!
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Someone please tell me
@proatc
and
@ATC_Tiffany
and staff got rings today because they 1000% deserve it.
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Thank you to our incredible staffs of athletic trainers, physicians, and staffs in strength & conditioning and equipment as well as our coaches and personnel department. It takes a village …
Rick Burkholder and his staff deserve serious appreciation for keeping the
#Chiefs
so healthy in 2021
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Some coaches just get “it”.
Yesterday's game balls went to 3 crucial groups who really helped make this season a reality.
#HailWV
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#TrustTheClimb
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#ATTwitter
these are the moments that should not be hidden. Great work David Glover. Thank you George Karlaftis for trusting Glove with your care.
@pfats_com
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Stopped by my high school today. They have 3 certified ATs (one being my dad) and multiple ATRs and two beautiful weight rooms. Some schools have “0” Athletic Trainers. Do better America, our kids deserve it! Proud Alum!
@NATA1950
@aSaferApproach
@gopatsAT
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All,
Tonights exchange was not meant to cause a stir. I was warned to not engage. However, I am not an idle AT and will continue to try to make this profession greater than when I entered. Tonight’s unforeseen consequence is that I feel the love and unity of many ATs! Thank you!
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A great lesson for all athletes at all levels.
Mahomes: "You can only control what you can control. For me, that was coming in every day with a positive attitude, trying to make myself better, trying to prepare as if I was going to play. Luckily enough, I haven't had any symptoms and I'm able to play.''
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Rick Burkholder Leads Chiefs' Efforts to Combat COVID-19 this article is so well done. Thank you for this.
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This is how you dress for a business trip but it makes it hard to work an NFL sideline in this. Tune in tomorrow at 4:25 eastern, I will have a gatorade towel with me.
#elitehealthcare
,
#healthcareatthehighestlevel
,
@pfats_com
,
#dontbeajackwagon
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#ATTwitter
@NATA1950
@pfats_com
checkout “The Franchise” Ep. 11 on
@YouTube
to see a feature on the
@Chiefs
athletic training staff.
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UPDATE from
@NFLCombine
@pfats_com
we now have 9 full time female assistant athletic trainers.
@NATA1950
times are changing.
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