While the COVID-19 pandemic has left schools in Milam County closed indefinitely, RISD athletic trainers continue to try to keep student athletes healthy and active during this hiatus.
This group of 15 students is responsible for injury prevention, rehabilitation and any orthopedic injury that occurs during an athletic event. On most occasions, they are the first people to arrive and the last ones to leave competitions because their role consists of ensuring safety for all.
Eugene Beaver in his third year as head athletic director said he and his 15 student trainers are in the same predicament as the rest of the student athletes. They are unable to fulfill what they are passionate about due to coronavirus precautions.
“I miss the every-day grind the most right now,” Beaver said. “Just being with my students and teaching them every day. I have still been in contact with my student trainers, just trying to keep them engaged. “
Beaver says he doesn’t believe social distancing will put any of the players rehabilitating from injuries behind schedule.
“Thankfully, none of our student athletes had any major injuries,” Beaver said. “A few bumps and bruises here and there, but nothing serious. Social distancing shouldn’t hamper any of our athletes.”
Beaver says that the best thing everyone can do is have patience during this pandemic.
“Even though I feel bad for the seniors, it’s just going to take time in order for the situation to get better. Just like any other sickness, we just have to be patient and control what we can control,” he said.
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