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High School Football Coach’s Goal to Keep Team Safe on Field
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jon Crawford , WSVN 7 News
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
UM Sports Medicine Institute Offers EKG Screenings for Student Athletes Kristopher Paultre, M.D. practices at the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, part of the University of Miami Health System. For more information on EKG screenings for high school athletes and other treatments and ser
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Key takeaway MEET COACH KIRKLAND AND SON KASH Josh Kirkland isn’t just 14-year-old Kash’s football coach at Westminster Christian School–-he’s also his dad.
Why this matters in The Miami
In Miami, where high school football is a beloved tradition, the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute's initiative to offer EKG screenings for student athletes takes on particular significance. With many schools in Miami-Dade County having robust athletic programs, the potential impact of this program is substantial. The fact that these screenings are available at multiple UHealth locations across the county, including in North Miami, Doral, and Coral Gables, makes them more accessible to families from diverse neighborhoods, such as Little Havana, Wynwood, and Miami Beach. By providing this critical service, the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute is helping to ensure that young athletes like Kash Kirkland can compete safely, and that's a win for the entire community. As the program expands, it will be worth watching how it is received by schools and families across the county, and how it contributes to a broader culture of athlete safety in Miami.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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