The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has promoted Rick Burkholder to Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance. Burkholder previously held the title of Head Athletic Trainer with the club from 2013-17. In his new role, he will continue to oversee the Athletic Training staff and will add the team’s Strength and Conditioning and Equipment departments to his responsibilities.
“Player health and safety has always been a priority for us, and as our head athletic trainer, Rick has been at the forefront of leading that charge, not just for our team, but at the league level as well,” Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid said.