1. Athletic Training Information
Bruton High School
Athletic Training Information

2. Table of Contents Athletic Trainer – Chris Boop
What is an Athletic Trainer?
Hydration information
Concussion information
Other resources

3. Chris Boop, M.S., ATC, LAT Bruton ATC since 2010
2008 Graduate of Lock Haven University: B.S. in Health Science- Athletic Training; minor in Sports Psychology
2008 Auburn University: Internship
2010 Graduate of James Madison University: M.S. in Kinesiology – Exercise Science

4. What is an Athletic Trainer?
Athletic training is recognized as an allied healthcare profession by the American Medical Association. Individuals working in this profession are called certified athletic trainers or ATCs.
“Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers (ATC), health care professionals, who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients across age and care continuums. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. ATC’s work under the direction of physicians, as prescribed by state licensure statutes.”

5. Athletic Trainer’s role
Athletic trainers specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes and those engaged in physical activity.
In high schools, ATCs serve as integral members of the health care team, offering injury prevention protocols, injury evaluation, emergency first aid, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs that allow for a safe return to participation.

6. Hydration Information
Pre-exercise recommendations
2-3 hours before exercise: at least 20oz of water or sports drink.
15-20 minutes before exercise: 10oz of water
During exercise
Water or Water-down sports drink (Gatorade) is recommended

7. Nutrition Information
Athlete’s should be eating healthy nutritious meals all week. Not just the day of a game.
Athlete’s should also be eating 3 meals a day. Don’t skip breakfast!!!
Avoid fast foods as often as possible.
Meals heavy in carbohydrates is recommended 2-3 days before games.
NO soda or carbonated beverages.
Avoid excessive drinking of Gatorade or sports drinks. Save the Gatorade for game days.
No Energy Drinks! (red bull, Amp, 5-Hour, etc) VHSL has banned all energy drinks for high school athletes.

8. Pre-game meal
Pre-game meals should consist of higher carbohydrates or other easily digestible foods.
Meal should be consumed 3-4 hours before the game.

9. Post Game meals
Athlete’s should consume meals high in carbohydrates and protein following games.
Protein shakes or Protein bars are NOT meals! If you choose to drink protein specific beverages, make sure you are also eating a solid meal!

10. Concussion Signs / Symptoms
Symptoms of concussion usually fall into four categories:             
Thinking/ Remembering
Physical
Emotional/ Mood
Sleep
Difficulty thinking clearly
Headache Fuzzy or blurry vision
Irritability
Sleeping more than usual
Feeling slowed down
Nausea or vomiting (early on) Dizziness
Sadness
Sleep less than usual
Difficulty concentrating
Sensitivity to noise or light Balance problems
More emotional
Trouble falling asleep
Difficulty remembering new information
Feeling tired, having no energy
Nervousness or anxiety

11. Concussion Information
All high impact / contact sports at Bruton High School take a pre-season baseline ImPACT test.
Sports tested include…. Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball (boys & girls), Wrestling, Soccer (boys & girls), Baseball and Softball.

12. Impact Test?
ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is the first, most-widely used, and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system. ImPACT was developed to provide useful information to assist qualified practitioners in making sound return to play decisions following concussions.

13. What does Impact Test, Test?
Attention span
Working memory
Sustained and selective attention time
Response variability
Non-verbal problem solving
Reaction time

14. Other Resources… http://www.nata.org/position-statements