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Unsung Heroes: Meet UD’s Athletic Trainers

By Michael Ullrich, October 5, 2022

Profile on the University of Dallas’ athletic trainers Monica Heckman and Jordan Legendre. 

“Legendre has been at UD for about two years and Heckman for six. In all this time they have worked beyond the job title, helping student athletes with the psychological parts of recovery.”

“The struggle is worth it, however, as both agreed that the best part of the job is getting student athletes back on the field… “[o]ur whole job’s goal is help them to keep playing,” said Legendre.”

““It’s OK to not be OK,” Heckman said. “It shouldn’t be embarrassing to go get help for that.” Agreeing, Legendre added, “If you know you need help, just ask for it.”