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Athletics » Athletic Training » Coaches
Ahletic Training Room Rules for Coaches
1. No athlete should be in the training room unless they are with an adult.
2. If an athlete goes to the Doctor for an injury, the ATC MUST have a note from that doctor clearing the athlete to play again, whether it be in practice or a game.
3. There isn't any medication — Advil, Tylenol, Tums, etc. — in the training room for athletes or coaches. The ATC is not legally permitted to give medication to minors. Please discourage athletes from taking any non-prescribed medication during participation.
4. If an athlete has an injury, please send them to see the ATC immediately. If the ATC is not there, make sure they come in the next day before practice. Please do not treat an injury you are not trained for (i.e. dislocated joints). When in doubt use RICE.
5. If an athlete has a concussion, he/she will not be allowed to practice or compete until examined and cleared by the team physician or ATC. The chance of re-injury and serious brain injury is too great. Take concussions seriously and do not let any player who you suspect has sustained a head injury resume play until you are cleared by a Doctor and confirmed by the ATC!
6. Any athlete with a history of asthma must have an inhaler with them while they are practicing or during a game.
7. Water coolers and water bottles are the responsibility of the coach to return to the training room at the end of practice or a game.
What to do if an athlete gets hurt
If an athlete is unconscious or not breathing immediately call 911 and administer CPR until help arrives.
For serious injuries that require immediate medical attention:
• Care for the athlete (Do not move the athlete if there is a suspected head trauma)
• Arrange for transportation to the hospital? parent, coach, ambulance
• For serious injuries always call an ambulance
• Make sure you send the athlete's emergency form with the ambulance
• Attempt to reach parents, explain exactly how the injury happened, and what has to be done (and which hospital the ambulance was heading to if they were transported)
• Contact Brian at Elite Performance & Rehabilitation Center: 681-9108 during the week or 705.9715 on the weekends. I am always available to help or give advice
• Fill out an injury report and turn it in to the Athletic Director
If immediate medical treatment is not needed:
• Make sure the athlete comes into the Athletic Training Room for further care as soon as possible or the next day before practice
• Call parents, explain what happened, and what you have done
• Fill out injury report and turn it in to the Athletic Director
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