With safety as the primary concern for both Dolores athletic director Jimmie Lankford and Mancos athletic director Heath Showalter, the two have partnered to put on a coaching clinic for their athletic staffs.

On Wednesday, coaches from both schools will meet at Dolores High School to take part in a clinic led by trainers from Mercy Regional Medical Center.

The event will educate coaches on athletic taping, injury prevention and concussion awareness.

Noting the importance of the safety of student-athletes, Showalter also announced that there will be a trainer from Mercy Sports Medicine present at all Mancos High School home football games this season.

“It will benefit our players,” Showalter said. “But also the visiting team’s players.”