“…Unfortunately, skills to manage these rising levels of diversity, culturally relevant interventions, and increases in inclusion have received little attention in the sports medicine literature, and evidence indicates that sports medicine professionals, such as athletic trainers and team physicians, have limited knowledge about effectively delivering culturally competent care (Marra et al, 2010). Health disparities among racial and ethnic groups persist, with racial/ethnic minorities in the U.S. receiving lower-quality healthcare services and demonstrating worse health indicators than White Americans (Dykes & White, 2011;Elster, Jarosik, VanGeest, & Fleming, 2003). Thus, healthcare professionals who work with collegiate athletes need additional knowledge, skills, and abilities in cultural competency and promoting health equity.…”