Spring Sports INFORMATION

MARCH 2014

Important ContactsDirector of Student Activities- DAN

CHECKOSKYAsst. Director- RICH GAULAsst. Director- BRETT MCCOLLEYAdmin. Asst. – MARGRET ELLIOTTHead Athletic Trainer – KELLY FICKESAssistant Athletic Trainer – LAURA PINKMANActivities Hotline: 703-503-4683Activities Office: 703-503-4681

WINTER 2013 WOODSON SCHOLAR ATHLETES

226 OUT OF 355226 OUT OF 355

athletesathletes

3.5 or better GPA3.5 or better GPA

64%

W.T. Woodson Athletic BoostersPresident Charlie OppenheimVice President Jim McLaughlinTreasurer Karen CoganSecretary Amy MackayW.T. Woodson Athletic Sports websitehttp://www.wtwoodsonsports.org/Twitfolmleics)

W.T. Woodson Athletic Training Program

Kelly Fickes, Med, ATC, VATL Laura Pinkman, MS, ATC,

VATL

Certified Athletic Trainers

Sportsmedicine StaffSupport Staff

Physicians: Jeff Berg, MD Town Center Orthopedics Melissa Givens, MD Fairfax Family Practice

Athletic Training Student Aides

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)What is an Athletic

Trainer?Minimal 4 year degree

and successful completion of National Accreditation Exam

Not the “trainer” at the local gym

Licensed by Virginia’s Board of Medicine to practice athletic training

ResponsibilitiesPrevention of injuries/ re-

injury Recognition, evaluation,

and assessment of injuries and conditions resulting

Immediate care of injuries Rehabilitation and

reconditioning of injuriesOrganization and

administration Professional development

and responsibility

Assumption Of RiskRisk of Injury

Not all injuries can be preventedCatastrophic injuries can occur in any sportThe FCPS comprehensive Athletic Training

health care has proven to influence a reduction in the severity of injury and prevalence of reinjury.

CoverageAthletic Training Room Coverage

The Athletic Trainer will be available for evaluations, treatments, rehabilitation, and questions from student athletes, parents, and physicians each school day afternoon.

Athletic Contest CoverageAll contests indicated below are covered by the home ATC.

SpringBoys and Girls Lacrosse (Varsity, JV)Boys and Girls Soccer (Varsity, JV)Baseball (varsity, JV), on campusSoftball (Varsity, JV), on campusBoys and Girls TrackBoys and Girls Tennis, on campus

InjuriesAll injuries & illnesses must be reported to

your school’s Athletic TrainersAll injuries must be reported prior to return

to activity regardless of severity or physician consultation

Our philosophy is to return injured athletes to participation in the quickest and SAFEST manner possible.

InjuriesRest Ice Compression Elevation – Above the

HeartSupport – Crutches, Cane,

Brace, SlingPhysician – Please bring in

a note that informs us of diagnosis, what rehab or treatment the physician would like, and the playing status.

RehabilitationRehabilitation and

reconditioning is a primary role of the Certified Athletic Trainers

We have the tools and time to work with your athlete

Every injury will benefit from some form of rehabilitation

Universal PrecautionsClean clothes and equipment daily

Wash in warm water and dried in hot dryerSpray equipment with diluted bleach soln or

commercial productShowering after all practices/competitionsProper use of water bottles and cleaning

them dailyEncouraging these practices are essential

to minimizing the risk of infectious disease including MRSA and H1N1

Return To PlayA Parent, Coach, Family Physician, Athlete,

Administrator, ATC, or Team Physician can exclude an athlete from participation.

All of these individuals must agree that the athlete can and should play

The role of the Athletic Trainer is to make sure your athlete is safe to return to play.

NutritionNutrition is often not a priorityDisordered eating vs. eating disorderProper Hydration is essential There is no quick fix… real food is far better

than any pill or supplementSupplements are not regulatedSupplements are often not recommended for

children

Concussions (mTBI)A concussion is an injury to the brainConcussions can alter a student’s ability

to learnConcussions can be life threateningSigns & Symptoms include: Headache,

confusion, dizziness, change in personality, difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, loss of appetite, loss of memory, and others.

Treatment is rest and hydration

What Is ImPACT?Web Based Concussion Management Toolwww.impacttest.com

Why Are We Using It?It is a tool that can help us identify if the brain

has recovered to a point that the athlete is safe to begin a progressive return to sport.

It also helps us with the progression for safe return to sport.

ImPact Baseline Testing

Steroids Signs and Symptoms: Severe Acne,

mood swings, aggression, depression, very fast strength gains, change in physical characteristics , and others.

Certified athletic trainers are a resource regarding effects of Steroids

The consequences for being caught using steroids is 2 years disqualification from sports. (Virginia state law)

March is National Athletic Training Month

Woodson HS Athletic Program56 high school teams in 18 different sportsOver 600 athletic events annuallyThe majority of students at Woodson are

involved in sports or extracurricular activities

57% of athletes last SPRING had GPA’s of 3.5 or higher

FCPS PARTICIPATION PLEDGE POLICY

Participation in activities is a privilege, not a right.

Athletes must conform to high standards.Violations of the Pledge Policy include:Drug and/or alcohol useBreaking school rulesOther disciplinary issuesSportsmanship

Student Standards of Conduct

Athletes are expected not to put themselves into compromising situations where drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products are being used. If they are at a party where drugs, alcohol or tobacco products are being used, students are expected to leave immediately.

Consequences for Pledge Policy ViolationsFirst Offense: 30 day suspension from

athletic program participation (may practice and try out for new season)

Second Offense: Suspended for the rest of the current school year from all student activities

Who pays for sports equipment?We raise our own local funds to pay for balls, helmets, uniforms, shoes, etc.

What does FCPS pay for?Only .03% of the FCPS budget applies

towards student activities and athletic programs

FCPS pays forTransportationOfficialsCoachesSponsorsFacility use

Sources of local funding?Very active Booster ProgramConcessionsFundraisers throughout the school yearBooster MembershipsCorporate SponsorshipsMerchandise salesGate receipts

VHSL MISSIONSection 6: Mission

The Virginia High School League is an alliance of Virginia’s public high schools that promotes EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP, CHARACTER and CITIZENSHIP for students by establishing and maintaining high standards for school activities and competitions.

NFHS MISSION/STATEMENT““Winning on the professional level is required.

Winning on the collegiate level has become expected.

Winning on the high school level should be a pleasant by-product to what you’re really supposed to be doing which is developing young people into good citizens”

Robert Kanaby, Executive Director, NFHS

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENTThe primary role of high school athletics is to

build lifetime character traits in the young people who are in our care.

We must never lose sight of the big picture – that our athletic programs are primarily for the benefit of the students who participate in them.

VISION FOR ATHLETICSTo develop, implement, and maintain a

character-based athletic program creating an environment in which every Student-Athlete, Coach, Official, and Spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition.

WHAT SETS US APARTWe are about scholarship in high school not

scholarships to college.We value graduations rates more than winning

percentages.We are about the education of students more

than entertainment of the public.We focus on the team not the individual.High School athletics need to be the remarkable

program, the one different from all others. That is our charm, that is our future

Coaches RequirementsBadged FCPS employees, FCPS Sports

OrientationFCPS Sports First Aid, AHA Heartsaver

AED/CPRSuccessfully compete Coaching Fundamentals

CoursePass National Federation of High Schools and

VHSL Fundamentals of Coaching ExamVHSL Concussion Education Coaches Program

ACADEMICS

Virginia High School League (www.vhsl.org) Must pass 5 Classes to be eligibleCoaches will monitor academic progressAfter school academic needs are OK – get pass to

give coach. Pass must include time arrived/time left.

FCPS PARTICIPATION POLICY

Parent and student/athlete must sign and returnCovers student conduct and the use of alcohol,

tobacco and other drugs. 1st offense, 30 day suspension….2nd, out for the season

Hazing is strictly prohibitedMust be in school ALL day to participate that day.

SPORTSMANSHIPSportsmanship is all inclusive - Parents, coaches,

athletes, students, and fans are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times

We ALL represent WOODSONDo not condone improper language or behaviorTreat all opponents, teammates, coaches and officials

with respect

TRANSPORTATIONAll athletes and managers must ride with the teamSpecial situations must be cleared with the coachDriver’s insurance must be on file if necessaryDriver/Passenger Permission Form

SECURITYAvoid bringing valuablesElectronic devices such as cell phones and

I-Pods should be locked up. Students must have a lock.Lock up EVERYTHING!

We will do our part but the athletes must do theirs! It is a TEAM effort to stop theft!

PARENTS/FANSThe Role of the Parent in Athletics

Release Them to the GameBy releasing a child to the game the parent is

telling their athlete all the successes are theirs and the failures are theirs.

Many times parents want to be the problem solver because they find it painful to watch their children find their own solutions.

During the Contest Learn to watch the sport your child has

chosen Model appropriate behavior - When adults

behave like children-children don’t learn to become adults.

Focus on the team and the team’s goals One instructional voice Four roles - choose one Spectator, Competitor, Official, Coach.

After the ContestGive your child time and space.Let them come to you - be a reflective

listener.Keep corrections and criticisms in check.Always address unacceptable behavior.

I LOVE WATCHING YOU PLAY

One comment from a parent that can always be sincerely said and received by a young athlete.

Thoughts for PARENTS

Overtraining of Young Athleteshttp://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=zSRga0c7Z3c&v

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