1. Sara Weber Gross LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Sara Weber Gross LAT, ATC

2. A little About me 23 years old
B.S. Athletic Training from UNC Charlotte
Married
North Iredell High School Alumni
NFL Team: Steelers
College: TN Vols

3. What is an Athletic trainer?
Function as a member of a health care team
Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries
Provide a critical link between the medical community and physically active individuals
Athletic trainers deal with the patient and injury from the start until the athlete returns to play

4. Education Accredited College 4 Internships BOC Certification
State Licensure
CEU

5. My job at North Iredell High
Explaining diet and lifestyle choices
Ensure safe playing environment
Prevention
Recognizing nature and extent of injury
Referral to medical care
Evaluation &
Diagnosis
First-Aid
Activate emergency action plans
Immediate Care
Design rehab
Incorporating modalities and exercise
Treatment/Rehab
Record keeping
Policies and procedures
Administration

6. Before: Concussion Testing
Concussion Changes
Before: Concussion Testing
Concussion
Doctor Visit
MD,DO, NP, PA
RTP Protocol (Days 1-5)
Doctor/LAT Clearance
Athlete RTP

7. Concussion Issues last season
Athletes must see an MD OR DO, not a PA or NP
If these guidelines are not adhered to I WILL NOT LET ATHLETE PLAY. IT IS THE LAW.
I recommend Dr. Dharmen Shah MD. He is a great neurologist that is readily available and completes the concussion paperwork correctly.
Family doctors normally do not deal with concussions and do not understand the paperwork, so it is filled out incorrectly, which slows the process down.
If the paperwork is not filled out correctly, the athlete will not start the 6 day exercise program with me. I am liable by law and can lose my license.
Please look up the Gfeller-Waller Law and familiarize yourself with it

8. Nutrition 3 meals per day essential for energy
High carb, low fat meal 3-4 hours before exercise has been proven the best way to maintain energy
Drinking sports drinks (Gatorade, Powerade) after exercise in SMALL quantities is beneficial
ENERGY DRINKS ARE BAD!
The high levels of caffeine actually slows down sugar absorption, which results in dehydration

9. What if my child gets hurt?
Encourage them to talk to me about it
Do not immediately take them to the doctor unless serious because I can, most of the time, diagnose what is going on and take care of the situation so that you save money on a copay
IF YOUR CHILD IS SEEN BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN ME I WILL NEED A NOTE SAYING THEY CAN PLAY AFTERWARDS. This is for liability reasons.
Please contact the coach or me and let us know of the injury because sometimes we do not know and they can get hurt further if it goes unnoticed
I am not perfect. I make mistakes. If I have not contacted you about an injury, PLEASE CONTACT ME! Like I said, I do not always know if your child is hurt

10. Contact Me
Cell: (704) , call or text