Polk County athletic trainer starts petition after Tampa Bay student-athlete collapses during practice
The death of a 14-year-old on a Hillsborough County ballfield earlier this month is sparking even more calls for professional oversight.
An athletic trainer in Polk County has now set up an online petition, joining a growing chorus of sports professionals suggesting there is a need for safety improvements and oversight.
“It’s hot. Very hot,” said Jordan Sutherland, who is attending soccer camp in Polk County this summer.
For young athletes like Sutherland, it’s important to pay attention to trainers and coaches who tell him when it’s time to play hard -- and when it’s time to rest.