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Athletics » Athletic Training
Dan Peeters • Director of Athletics • Contact Dan Peeters
805.967.1266 x 113
Athletic participation is on the rise at Bishop Diego. Over the past 10 years Bishop Diego has added a number of sports for both boys and girls in order to serve the interests of the students who wish to become involved in athletics. Please click here to review our 2008-09 slate of team sports.
Almost 6 million student athletes participate in high school sports programs nationwide. The increase in the number of students participating plus the rapid developmental changes in the bodies of young athletes is the reason Bishop High has partnered with Hayashida and Associates to provide Bishop High student athletes with the on campus services of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ACT), Ms. Kristy Lash. The Bishop High athletic department has taken responsible steps to ensure the health, safety and enjoyment of our student athletes’ participation.
Even under the best of circumstances anyone who engages in physical activity is subject to the possibility of injury. According to the National Athletic Trainers' Association, over 1.3 million student-athletes (about 1 out of every 7) are injured each year. Fortunately, the vast majority of these injuries are minor. With proper training, conditioning, instruction, diet, and rest habits many of these potential injures can be eliminated or significantly reduced.
The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) at Bishop High
Ms. Kristy Lash • Certified Athletic Trainer • 805.886.1597 (evenings/weekends)
As Bishop Diego’s Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Ms. Lash is responsible for the following:
• Prevention, recognition, and evaluation of sports related injuries
• Liaison between the athlete, parents and the team physician
• Pre-event taping
• Wrapping and/or padding
• Wound and blister care
• Counseling
• Rehabilitation from injuries
• Physical Therapy (as needed)
• Application of emergency life saving techniques
Ms. Lash received Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science from Texas State University and was previously the head ATC with the Austin Wranglers of the arena football league. Prior to that Ms. Lash worked with the football, baseball, soccer, volleyball and track and field programs at Texas State. Additionally, she has served as the assistant athletic trainer for the Santa Barbara Foresters. She is currently employed by Hayashida and Associates and is engaged to consult with Bishop Diego student athletes (while at Bishop), at no charge to Bishop student athletes.
Athletic Training Room
The Athletic Training Room is located toward the back of the main gym, on the side that is adjacent to the practice gym. There is an entrance through the hallway next to the boy’s locker room and it can be accessed from the Weight Training Room.
The Bishop High ATC, Ms. Kristy Lash, is available to student athletes on days of practice from the hours of 2:15 p.m. to approximately 6:15 p.m. At this time injured students receive therapy in the athletic training room when necessary. Due to equipment limitations, some students may require additional assistance from a physical therapy or sports medicine center.
Under current guidelines, not all Bishop athletic competitions can be covered by the ATC. All Varsity Football games, home and away, are covered. Efforts will be made to attend all other home games.
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