Noteworthy: One of 13 people from across the country named most-valuable athletic trainers by Training & Conditioning magazine

Age: 42

Residence: Ross

Family: Wife Carey; son Ryker

Occupation: Cardwell, thesenior athletic trainer at Allegheny General Hospital, mainly is responsible for the North Hills School District.

Education: Bachelor's degree from Waynesburg University; master's degree from California University of Pennsylvania

Background: He has worked at AGH for 18 years, 14 of them with North Hills. He spends about 80 percent of his time at the high school, where he works with students and coaches involved in interscholastic sports. He said the big change he has noticed during that time is the attention parents, athletes and coaches pay to injuries, such as concussions.

Quote: “Things have changed for the better. Their understanding has improved as the medical community has helped get the word out about concussions and other hot-button topics.”

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