Spring Sports INFORMATION MARCH 2014

Important Contacts Director of Student Activities- DAN CHECKOSKY Asst. Director- RICH GAUL Asst. Director- BRETT MCCOLLEY Admin. Asst. – MARGRET ELLIOTT Head Athletic Trainer – KELLY FICKES Assistant Athletic Trainer – LAURA PINKMAN Activities Hotline: Activities Office:

WINTER 2013 WOODSON SCHOLAR ATHLETES 226 OUT OF 355 athletes 3.5 or better GPA 64%

W.T. Woodson Athletic Boosters President Charlie Oppenheim Vice President Jim McLaughlin Treasurer Karen Cogan Secretary Amy Mackay W.T. Woodson Athletic Sports website Twitfolmleics)

W.T. Woodson Athletic Training Program Kelly Fickes, Med, ATC, VATL Laura Pinkman, MS, ATC, VATL Certified Athletic Trainers

Sportsmedicine Staff Support 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

Responsibilities Prevention of injuries/ re-injury Recognition, evaluation, and assessment of injuries and conditions resulting Immediate care of injuries Rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries Organization and administration Professional development and responsibility

Assumption Of Risk Risk of Injury Not all injuries can be prevented Catastrophic injuries can occur in any sport The FCPS comprehensive Athletic Training health care has proven to influence a reduction in the severity of injury and prevalence of reinjury.

Coverage Athletic 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 Coverage All contests indicated below are covered by the home ATC. Spring Boys and Girls Lacrosse (Varsity, JV) Boys and Girls Soccer (Varsity, JV) Baseball (varsity, JV), on campus Softball (Varsity, JV), on campus Boys and Girls Track Boys and Girls Tennis, on campus

Injuries All injuries & illnesses must be reported to your school’s Athletic Trainers All 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.

Injuries Rest Ice Compression Elevation – Above the Heart Support – Crutches, Cane, Brace, Sling Physician – Please bring in a note that informs us of diagnosis, what rehab or treatment the physician would like, and the playing status.

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation 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 Precautions Clean clothes and equipment daily Wash in warm water and dried in hot dryer Spray equipment with diluted bleach soln or commercial product Showering after all practices/competitions Proper use of water bottles and cleaning them daily Encouraging these practices are essential to minimizing the risk of infectious disease including MRSA and H1N1

Return To Play A 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.

Nutrition Nutrition is often not a priority Disordered eating vs. eating disorder Proper Hydration is essential There is no quick fix… real food is far better than any pill or supplement Supplements are not regulated Supplements are often not recommended for children

Concussions (mTBI) A concussion is an injury to the brain Concussions can alter a student’s ability to learn Concussions can be life threatening Signs & 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 Tool 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 Program 56 high school teams in 18 different sports Over 600 athletic events annually The 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 use Breaking school rules Other disciplinary issues Sportsmanship

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 Violations First 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 for Transportation Officials Coaches Sponsors Facility use

Sources of local funding? Very active Booster Program Concessions Fundraisers throughout the school year Booster Memberships Corporate Sponsorships Merchandise sales Gate receipts

VHSL MISSION Section 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 DEVELOPMENT The 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 ATHLETICS To 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 APART We 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 Requirements Badged FCPS employees, FCPS Sports Orientation FCPS Sports First Aid, AHA Heartsaver AED/CPR Successfully compete Coaching Fundamentals Course Pass National Federation of High Schools and VHSL Fundamentals of Coaching Exam VHSL Concussion Education Coaches Program

ACADEMICS Virginia High School League ( Must pass 5 Classes to be eligible Coaches will monitor academic progress After 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 return Covers student conduct and the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. 1 st offense, 30 day suspension….2 nd, out for the season Hazing is strictly prohibited Must be in school ALL day to participate that day.

SPORTSMANSHIP Sportsmanship is all inclusive - Parents, coaches, athletes, students, and fans are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times We ALL represent WOODSON Do not condone improper language or behavior Treat all opponents, teammates, coaches and officials with respect

TRANSPORTATION All athletes and managers must ride with the team Special situations must be cleared with the coach Driver’s insurance must be on file if necessary Driver/Passenger Permission Form

SECURITY Avoid bringing valuables Electronic 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/FANS The Role of the Parent in Athletics

Release Them to the Game By 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 Contest Give 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.

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QUESTIONS CONTACT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES DAN CHECKOSKY

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK