In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Dr. Shelly Weinstein sits down with Brian McGuire, who serves as the lead athletic trainer for the NFL Scouting Combine as well as an injury spotter in the league’s Player Health and Safety Program. Brian takes listeners behind the scenes of the combine, explaining the evolving role of athletic trainers in protecting athletes and highlighting the importance of preparation, communication, and emergency action planning at every level of sport.

He offers an inside look at how spotters work behind the scenes to protect players and shares insights on how the role has evolved, the technology and training that support it, and why spotters are a crucial part of game-day safety in the NFL.