So, no EMS experience? 16 years flying HEMS in an ASTAR here.  

"would you show a football player how to load a patient. You wouldn't."

But you're right, the team wouldn't want expensive talent at risk of an injury loading the patient.

Maybe coaches or whatever staff was on hand would load. But 6'4" 300+ lbs of trained muscle were welcome, especially when all we had has wheeled stretchers and tracks.

I wasn't particular, I knew we would never be transporting- those guys were freakin' huge, especially upper body.