Coaches,
This section of the Sports Medicine webpage is vital in providing you with resources concerning sports physicals, concussions, and a team roster submission tool. This is your resource tool to the Sports Medicine Department here at Mount Vernon Presbyterian School.
Regards,
Ryan Hart, Director of Sports Medicine
from GHSA/NFHS/NATA
15 miles = lightning WATCH
10-8 miles = lightning WARNING
6 miles = fields should be cleared
Fields should clear if: lightning is SEEN or thunder is HEARD
Note, dugouts & buses are not lightning safe shelters
Quick Tips To Know About Concussions
- Concussions may take up to 72 hours to present
- Suspected concussions should be reported to the athletic trainer
- Immediate reporting results in a safer, faster, recovery
- Concussion management should be conducted by:
- Ryan Hart, Athletic Trainer
- Dr. Steve Kroll, MD ~ team physician
- MVPS has a Concussion Response Team (CRT) dedicated to managing your child's concussion recovery by:
- Immediate concussion evaluation by the Certified Athletic Trainer
- Assisting parents in obtaining an appointment to see our team physician
- Managing academic Return to Learn (RTL) procedures, including communication with teachers
- Managing athletic Return to Play (RTP) procedures
Concussion Resource Links
Athletic Trainer and Concussions (video)
Coaches’ NFHS Concussion Training
Instructions:
- Register for Account (Free)
- Sign-in
- Click - Order Course (Free)
- Complete Concussion Training Course
- Print Certificate
- Email Certificate to:
Ryan Hart at rhart@mountvernonschool.org
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