Athletic trainer Lauren Askevold recently discussed her dynamic with Deion Ossacin “Bucky” Sanders Jr on the ‘Raw Room’ podcast with former NFL cornerback Jalen Collins. The veiled details regarding Bucky Sanders’ filming practices she shared provided a unique insight into how the oldest Sanders son has developed credibility within the program.
“It was like at first I was like uh you actually can’t record this stuff,” Askevold admitted during the conversation.
Her response touches on the blurry ethical line concerning what kind of content should be put out versus what needs to stay private in today’s sports programs.
Askevold wasn’t being overprotective. Medical settings must be confidential. When there are cameras present it becomes a greater ethical question for healthcare providers.
Like most healthcare providers, Askevold’s instincts kicked in when she first observed how Bucky approached filming for the media crew. But something changed. Her comfort level with Bucky Jr did not change overnight, but was formed through several positive experiences with the Sanders media team.
Lauren Askevold Explains How Bucky Sanders Built Trust Through Positive Storytelling
The catalyst that shifted Askevold’s position in relation to the Sanders brothers was the recognition that Bucky’s creation was, in all sincerity, created with genuine intent. She complimented Bucky and his younger brother for the professionalism they showed in documenting the program.
“They do a great job and even there um they they edit so well,” Askevold explained.
The power of quality editing shows how seriously the Sanders brothers take their work. At the end of the school year, the athletic trainer’s fears dissipated slowly, as she continued to see how everyone involved was depicted positively.
“I’m never scared anymore to be in front of a camera with them because they’re always going to shine on you in a positive light,” she revealed.”
This change alludes to something more than just good camera work. Askevold pinpointed the key behind Bucky’s Well Off Media, which is genuine positivity without constructed drama.
“It’s never going to be anything negative because that’s not who they are and that’s not what they represent,” she emphasized.
The Sanders media philosophy’s commitment to uplifting content is distinct from typical sports media representation. Askevold also picked up on how Bucky’s work is trying to illustrate the different side of football or the different side of an HBCU, and so forth.
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