The Student Athlete Foundation of Kansas (SAF-K) Is a non-profit foundation in Kansas City, KS. The goal of SAF-K is to provide appropriate medical coverage to the high school student-athletes in Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties through the use of certified athletic trainers. In addition to athletic trainers, orthopedic specialists and general practice physicians complete the health care team. SAF-K is currently providing athletic trainers for the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (USD 500) high schools and for Piper High School..

Athletic trainers are nationally certified and state licensed health care professionals that practice under the direction of a physician. Athletic trainers practice the prevention, evaluation and management of emergency, acute, and chronic injuries. The ultimate goal of an athletic trainer, and the SAF-K organization, is to ensure safe participation for student-athletes.

For more information about the profession of athletic training, visit the National Athletic Trainer's Association.