Coaches Athletic Training Handbook

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1 SPORTS SEASON Coaches Athletic Training Handbook Coach D Daniel D. Dennett MS, ATC Associate Professor of Health & Physical Education NATA Certified Athletic Trainer Leading the way towards Academic and Athletic Excellence! 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics Games NJCAA DIV III Baseball World Series VHSL AAA State Tournaments NYSPHSAA Basketball/Wrestling Tournament NYS Federation Basketball Tournament Chairperson NYSATA Secondary Schools NJCAA Region III Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference ATC Rep

2 Daniel D. Dennett MS, ATC is a Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) recognized by the National Athletic Trainer s Association (NATA) since Dan is licensed through NYS as a Certified Athletic Trainer along with Health &Physical Education and School Administration certificates. After completing an Associate Degree from Herkimer County CC he then attended Old Dominion University completing a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education. Dan pursued graduate school at the United States Sports Academy to earn a Master Degree in Sports Science. After teaching/athletic training for 12 years in Northern Virginia Dan completed a second Master Degree in School Administration from George Mason University. As an NATA certified athletic trainer Coach D has worked with Olympic, collegiate, high school, and youth sport athletes in state and national events in the following sports: football, field hockey, cross country, volleyball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, track & field, baseball, softball and lacrosse. An NATA certified athletic trainer is a healthcare professional recognized by the American Medical Association. The responsibilities of an athletic trainer in a college setting vary but may include establishing pre-season physicals, first aid, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation & treatment, injury evaluation, and education as well as counseling of athletic injuries. The policy of the Athletic Training Room is to contact the parent or guardian of any injured athlete as soon as possible. An injury is defined as anything that may cause considerable loss of time from practices or games. By taking time to complete and review all areas of the student-athlete physical form you will allow us to raise the level of care we may provide when any such injury may arise. TIPS FOR THE SEASON 1. Bring a water bottle and drink plenty of water prior to, during and after practice. 2. Wear clean clothing to all practices and use proper hygiene after. 3. Eat a healthy diet throughout the day and get plenty of rest. 4. Take plenty of time to warm up and stretch before activity. 5. Keep your Athletic Trainer & Coach informed of any injuries & health issues.

3 Medical emergencies are those injuries in which quick medical attention is important to the general health and possible life of the athlete. Such conditions as head injuries, neck and back injuries, internal injuries, breathing difficulties, heat related illnesses and severe bleeding situations are term Medical Emergencies. 1. Always know emergency phone numbers contacts such as ambulance, hospitals and MD s. o Call 911 whenever in doubt to activate EMS o Dan Dennett (cell) # (office) # x2670 o GF Hospital Emergency Room # o Saratoga Hospital ER # Always know where the closest phone and AED are located. Coaches office phone/secretary office phone AED located in Athletic Lobby and AD s office AED should be with you if playing off school sites 3. Have the necessary first aid and supplies needed in case you have to use them. o Coaches bring to practices and games o Regular checks of med kit throughout season as needed o Keep emergency contact on hand not in med kit o All home events Coach D will have personal med bag fully stocked 4. In case an emergency arises remain calm and make a quick accurate field evaluation and relay findings to your athletic trainer or EMS. Keep athlete still and monitor vitals. 5. Remain in charge and supervise handling of athlete until relieved by professional medical help. Send qualified personnel with athlete if transported to the hospital and notify parents ASAP. 6. Document all your actions regarding the injury and care of the athlete. If you can reassure the athlete and keep them responding that will make a world of difference. *Check the scene**call for help***care for life threatening injuries

4 Emergency Plan Continued (Emergency Contacts) Athletic Director (Darla Belevich) Office# x2269 Athletic Fax # Secretary (Julie Kelly) Office # x2395 Athletic Trainer(Dan Dennett) cell# Office # x2670 Equipment Manager (Bill Haskell) cell# Office # x2393 Xiao Li Office # x2315 Facilities (Anthony) # x2240 (Sharon) # x2246 Dean for Student Affairs (Barbara Green) # x2249 Maintenance # x2432 Ringers Van Rentals # Security # Wknd x2438 -Pager

5 The Spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are more important than the events that occur. Training Room Rules Absolutely no horseplay No food or drinks No unsupervised athletes in the training room Any equipment in the training room must be monitored by ATC Do not take any supplies or equipment w/o permission Medical notes required for rehabilitation purposes Be respectful at all times Taping Rules All athletes needing taping treatments should report 30 min. prior to practice or game. In season teams with games are priority Taping is expected along with exercise and stretching routines Taping is considered preventative and Rehab is to restore function Record Keeping All athletes are required to sign in for any treatment Referrals from any physician must be turned into training room Rehabilitation times may be designated to specific times *Coolers, med kits, walkie-talkies, AED s, ice chest and other equipment will be issue for games and must be returned after each contest. Be Respectful and Represent SUNY Adirondack with Pride. Coach D

6 In the Event of an Injury If any injury occurs, the RICES principle is recommended in order to promote healing and reduce severity of injury. Rest the injured area. Do Not attempt to move it needlessly, Do Not attempt to walk it off, or continue to exercise if it hurts. Ice the injured area to reduce swelling. Ice applications should be for minutes and then removed for 1 hr. Immersion of any body part in a bucket of ice cold water should not exceed 10 minutes. Compress the injured area to reduce inflammation. Use an elastic wrap or stretch tape to resist swelling to the joint. If that athlete feels numbness, tingling or notes loss of circulation remove the wrap. Support the injured area. Use crutches, splint or bracing to take weight of the limb. Use a splint or sling to aid in other injured areas. If you have doubts as to the severity of the injury, seek the advice of a medical personnel ASAP. Report all medical visits to the certified athletic trainer or head coach upon return to practice. Coaches must complete incident reports on behalf of the student-athlete. Coach Dennett (ATC) will be able to assist with referrals if needed.

Role of the Athletic Trainers:

Role of the Athletic Trainers: Athletic trainers (ATC) are members of the allied health community, are certified by the National Athletic Trainers Board of Certification, licensed in the state of Ohio,