Recently, the Washington Redskins hired a new athletic training intern, Abigail Solis. She is the first female hired by the Washington Redskins. Solis attends George Mason University, and is a noticeable difference on the field. She knew she stuck out the first few days. Just like my baseball players, she states that the Washington Redskins are a very respectful bunch. She chose her internship with the Redskins based on the fact that she wanted that professional experience. She loves how, at this level, the athletes take care of themselves and their bodies, while high schoolers most of the time do not care. There is respect coming from both ends, which is how it always will be.
Another highlight with the Redskins is that they also hired a new director of sports medicine. Her name is Robin West. West is currently the lead team physician for the Washington Nationals and the medical director for Inova Sports Medicine. She has been the team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the University of Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Mellon. West is the first female lead chief physician in the NFL! The Redskins president seems to have great confidence that West was the best choice for the job, and I don't see why he would be wrong!
What an amazing development for the Washington Redskins. Reading about the addition of two females to their medical staff made me so happy. Being a female in this industry is already difficult, and to make it in professional sports is even harder. But these two females have broken that barrier and have been the first females in the Redskins history. I have always been an advocate for females in this profession and I will continue to be. This news is just proof that we are making it easier for women to be in the male dominated areas of this profession. I can't wait to see what the future holds!!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/06/16/redskins-break-ground-with-female-trainer-and-lead-doctor/
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