Kamehameha Schools Athletic Training Program

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM

I. INTRODUCTION

The position is responsible for directing and administering an athletic health care

program at Kamehameha Schools Maui; which involves injury prevention, health-care,education, rehabilitation, and counseling of student athletes. The program

involves all phases of health care (injury prevention; recognition, evaluation,

and referral of athletic injuries; rehabilitation, follow-up evaluation and reconditioning; education and counseling). The position supervises an athletic

training facility and works closely with the Athletic Director, coaches, administrators, and other school personnel. Certified Athletic Trainers are recognized as allied health care professionals by the American Medical Association.

II. PURPOSE

A Certified Athletic Trainer is a competent and well-trained sports medicine professional, which is recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied health profession.

The primary purpose of an Athletic Trainer is to develop and implement services regarding the prevention, recognition, emergency treatment, emergency procedures/plans and rehabilitation of sports related injuries and to provide paramedical life saving services such as first aid and CPR to students participating in any school athletic activity. The Athletic Trainer also acts as a liaison and resource for student athletes, parents, physicians, coaches, administrators, other school personnel, and the community.

The development of a sound athletic training program will provide a safe and educational environment for student athletes to participate in. The safety and well being of the student athlete is of highest priority!

III. GOALS

The primary goal of the athletic training program at Kamehameha Schools is to establish a high standard of athletic health care that will create a safe environment for student athletes to participate in. The primary goal will be achieved by:

1)Education of coaches and student athletes about injury prevention, conditioning, and general health. In-services, classes, and one on one counseling will be established.

2)Preparation for an emergency situation. This will create an immediate and safe response by the athletic training staff that will prevent further injury and suffering. (Emergency Plan revised: 2015).

3)Establish a facility that provides student athletes a high standard of health care and rehabilitation. This is accomplished by setting up a treatment room that contains the necessary modalities and exercise equipment needed to maintain the student athletes’ health and physical well-being.

4)Establish a recording system that will help monitor the incidence, referral and treatment of injuries. The record system will assist coaches and athletic trainers in designing practice schedules to minimize injuries, aid in determining equipment and supply purchasing, provide analyses of injury dates to coaches and administrators, and aid in maintaining inventory and purchasing.

5)Establish a student athletic trainers program for students interested in the field of sports medicine. Student athletic trainers will be required to perform certain duties in the athletic training room as well as outside on the field. They will be treated with the same respect, as do the certified athletic trainers. Students will be expected to study and learn basic human anatomy & physiology taught by the athletic training staff. Communication with the athletic training staff; student athletes, coaches, parents, Doctors, school officials, and community is of utmost importance. Professionalism is a requirement!

IV. COMMUNICATION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF

An open line is vital between coaches, athletes, administration, parents, school personnel, and the athletic trainer. Please inform the athletic trainer of any changes in games or practice schedules at least three days in advance. Also, please provide a schedule of practices especially over vacation periods. This is to insure adequate coverage.

Please feel free to contact the athletic training staff or come by the training room to voice your concerns. Feedback is very important, to insure a high quality of health care coverage.

Athletic Trainer: Alika AsingCharles RoggowErin Harkleroad

Cell Phone 357-4125 870-4724 603-493-0359

Office 572-4232 572-4234 573-7108

V. PROCEDURES/POLICIES

Coaches:

1. Provide the Athletic Trainer with a complete schedule of practices, games, tournaments, or events. The list should include dates, times, locations, and any pre-game meetings.

1. Notify the athletic training staff of any changes in schedules as soon as possible.

1. Before practice check with the teams athletic trainer on the status of injured athletes, either verbally or by e-mail.

1. If an athlete is under the physician’s care, that athlete cannot participate unless a written authorization is given to the athletic trainer from the supervising physician.

1. Check with the athletic director on the availability of the athletic trainer, regarding traveling with the team. If the athletic trainer is unable to travel, the athletic trainer will provide a first aid kit for the team. It is the head coaches’ responsibility to pick it up before the team leaves.

1. If emergency treatment is needed while the athlete is away from campus, contact the school’s athletic trainer or team physician to provide the necessary treatment. Know all health information of the athlete, emergency numbers, insurance, health ailments, etc. Also, know locations of appropriate hospitals. Emergency cards for travel will accompany the head coach.

MIL CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS:

Baldwin Scott Pagdilao, ATC

HanaSky Peirce, ATC

KingKekaulikeRich Wu, ATC

Alex Baldwin, ATC

LahainaJon Conrad, ATC

Helen Hetzel, ATC

Lana’iAlicia Gohn, ATC

MauiHighChris Pagdilao, ATC

Stephanie Bourne, ATC

Moloka’i

St. Anthony

SeaburyHall

1. If an athlete receives an injury away from campus or when the athletic training facility is closed. Please contact the Athletic Trainer as soon as possible. (See section IV “Communication to Athletic Training Staff” for phone numbers)

1. Injury reporting:

1) Athletic trainer at event - Any injury NOTIFY ATHLETIC TRAINER.

2) Athletic Trainer unavailable – Life Threatening ACTIVATE EMS/

NOTIFY ATHLETIC TRAINER / NOTIFY PARENTS

3) Athletic Trainer unavailable – Non-life Threatening NOTIFY ATHLETIC TRAINER.

1. Although it is not mandatory, it is strongly advised that coaches’ possess a First Aid and CPR certification and keep it current.

J. Emergency Plan:1) Communication – Phone

2) Know Medical personnel present

3) Know location of event site

4) Error on the safe side – notify EMS

5) Have keys to open all locks – leading to injury.

Athletes (policies/procedures)

1. Training room will be open during specific times of the day.

1. Prior to practice, you must plan to get all your treatments and taping done. Be responsible for getting this done in time for all meetings and practices.

1. Do not leave a drill or practice without the permission of your Coach or Athletic Trainer.

1. Injured athletes will report to each practice session. There will be no excuse to miss a meeting or practice unless it is an emergency.

1. Report all injuries immediately regardless of how minor or insignificant you may think they are.

1. Injuries requiring missed practice time must be excused by the Athletic Trainer(s).

1. Athletes are to use the Training room for treatments only! No team meetings or study halls are allowed. The training room is not a place to loiter.

1. Injuries not sustained in team functions or Kamehameha Schools related sports teams will not be the responsibility of the Kamehameha Schools Athletic Department.

1. Abusive behavior or language will not be tolerated!

1. All taping should be in conjunction with some type of strengthening program. There are no free tape jobs!

1. Student Athletic Trainers are acting on behalf of all ATC’s, so treat them with the same respect as any regular staff.

1. All athletes will be expected to abide by the established Training Room policies and rules. Disciplinary action will be taken!

1. COVERAGE FOR PRACTICES

1. The Training Room will be open immediately after school on school days and one hour prior to the start of all notified practices on none school days. The training room will provide pre-practice care and treatment.

1. Teams who have a game on any given day will have first priority to treatments which also includes taping.

1. Prior to and throughout practice the athletic trainer will check on the status of injured student-athletes and communicate with coaches about the status and any special concerns of the injured athletes.

1. Prior to practice, it will be the responsibility of the athletic trainer to notify the Head Coach of any injured athletes and their status. It will be the Coaches’ responsibility to check on the condition of the athlete through verbal communication with the athletic trainer or injury reports.

1. The training room will remain open through practice. In the event that the athletic trainer should leave off campus, the athletic trainer will notify the coach of his/her destination and time of return.

1. The training room will remain open after practice for post-practice treatments.

1. The athletic trainer will follow-up on new and old injuries, and communicate this information appropriately to the athletic director, parents, and coaches respectfully.

1. The athletic trainer requires a Return to Participation note if an athlete has been referred to a physician. The athlete is held from participation until a written authorization from the caring physician is received.

1. COVERAGE FOR GAMES

1. Kamehameha Schools athletics always has first priority.

1. Kamehameha Schools tournaments have priority over games and practices.

1. Athletic Training coverage is subject to change under the discretion of the Athletic Director and the Athletic Trainer.

4. Athletic training coverage shall follow this priority:

COLLISIONCONTACTNON-CONTACT

FootballWrestlingTrack & Field

SoccerBasketballCross Country

BaseballPaddling

SoftballBowling

VolleyballGolf

CheerleadingSwimming

JudoTennis

Water PoloAir Rifelry

1. Athletic training coverage according to seasons:

FALLWINTERSPRING

FootballWrestlingVolleyball (B)

Volleyball(G)Soccer(B/G)Baseball

Cross CountryBasketball (B)Track & Field

BowlingBasketball (G)Tennis

CheerleadingSwimmingGolf

Air RifleryPaddlingCheerleading

CheerleadingJudo

JV BaseballWater Polo

Softball

1. STATE TOURNAMENTS/TRAVEL

1. Coaches need to check with the Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer regarding availability as soon as possible upon notification of a state tournament invitation.

1. Funds shall be provided by the sports’ funds and/or Kamehameha Schools Athletic Department.

1. Travel is subject to change under the discretion of the Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer.

1. A first aid kit shall be provided for the traveling team in the absence of an Athletic Trainer. This includes any team function.

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