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The Role of the Coach in Planning, Developing & Implementing an Institutional Drug-Testing Program

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Designing an Institutional Drug- Testing Program The decision to implement a drug-testing program and the method chosen will be made based on wishes and concerns of the athletics department and established institutional philosophies.

The Role of the Coach You role model every day Athletes respect you You have the most direct contact You have frequent educational opportunities You know the student-athletes You have a ‘pulse’ on the program You can provide, reinforce and enforce the message

Purpose for Drug Testing To enforce a banned drug list Detect drug use Penalize usage of banned substances Provides deterrent from peer pressure Deters cheating Promotes healthy competition May reveal drug dependency (identify those at risk)

Designing an Institutional Drug-Testing Program Effective testing for drug use relies on the existence and implementation of standards to insure informed consent and confidentiality, integrity of the sample, reliable laboratory procedures, integrity of the report, and specific sanctions associated with positive tests.

Designing an Institutional Drug-Testing Program What is institution’s philosophy? What are athletics department goals? Identify roadblocks Identify resources Be proactive rather than reactive Risk management concerns?

Designing an Institutional Drug-Testing Program Athletes Coaches Administrators Team Physician Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers Faculty Legal Counsel Pharmacologist Counselor Life Skills Outside Consultants Who’s On The Project Team?

Identify and Articulate Purpose for Drug Testing   To prevent use   To promote health & safety   To protect integrity of sport   To protect integrity of school   To offer deterrent from peer pressure   To detect use   To provide counseling and treatment

Identify and Articulate Objectives for Drug Testing Reduce number of + test results over time Reduce associated bad behaviors Reduce amount of bad press Reduce missed class time; missed practice time Reduce injury rate Increase team GPA Increase winning %

Develop Written Policy and Procedures  Use NCAA suggested guidelines  Clear explanation of purposes.  What drugs will be testing for?  Who will be tested?  What methods?  How are athletes selected?  How are athletes notified?  What are the sanctions for positive test?

Develop Written Policy and Procedures  Determine Method of Drug Testing Saliva Hair Blood URINE

Develop Written Policy and Procedures  Identify Legal Concerns Public or private school/program Informed consent Privacy issues HIPPA and FERPA Parental notification Due process

Develop Written Policy and Procedures  Select a Laboratory Sport testing not workplace Request certifications & accreditations Require screen & confirmation of samples Sample storage capacity Result turnaround time Proficiency testing

Develop Written Policy and Procedures  Collection of Samples Subcontract In-house Trained? Certified? Observed On-site testing Supplies Shipping

Develop Written Policy and Procedures  Establish specific sanctions Safe Harbor Program Define positive test result Protocol violations How many positives? Establish sanction escalation Use of counseling

Develop Written Policy and Procedures  Waiver & consent forms Annually Department access to records Waiver of claims Consent to testing Read, understand and sign Institution vs. NCAA  Publish & distribute Staff Athletes SAAC Parents Recruits Dean of Students Confirm receipt of policy

Education of Student-Athletes and Coaches Required meeting – Coaches included! Implementation date Explain why? Explain how? Identify banned substances Resource Exchange Center (REC) Explain sanctions Explain appeals process Answer any questions Required Educational Sessions

Implementation of Drug Testing Director of institutional drug testing Identify adequate facility Determine frequency of tests Selection of student- athletes Notify student-athletes Conduct test Process results

Evaluate the Drug Testing Program Use the project team Review goals and objectives Review the written policy Evaluate the process Evaluate the results Evaluate the appeal process Interview student-athletes Make changes if necessary

Can You Afford to Drug Test? Drugs of Abuse – (Street drug test) Anabolic Steroids Diuretics Screen and confirmation Collection costs How many and how often?

Can You Afford to Drug Test? A successful drug testing program depends on: Frequency of tests Number of athletes tested Test dates are unpredictable Appropriate test panel

Can You Afford NOT to Drug Test? Health & safety Related injury issues Related discipline issues Related academic issues Staff time

What Should the Institution Do? Provide Education and Procedures Consistent with NCAA Policy and State High School Association rules. Consistent with good science. Consistent with the messages you want to send. Consistent with institutional resources.

What Should the Institution Do? Provide Education and Procedures Athletes need nutrition advice geared toward them. Sports and gender specific. Wide dissemination. Visible. Who is the go-to-person for athletes? Athletic Trainers? Nurses?

What should coaches do? v Send STRONG messages affirming non use. v Know your role in drug testing and support the department. v Ensure that training methods are research based. v Talk to parents/recruits/student-athletes about drug/supplement hazards. v Stimulants + exercise + heat = DANGER. Defer to athletic trainers on matters of safety.

What should coaches do? v Support performance-enhancement policies and practices that promote good health and fair play. v Work with a sports dietitian specialist to assist players with nutritional needs. v Provide drug and supplement education and procedures for athletes, and identify the go-to person or source for authoritative information. v Critically examine endorsement, sponsorship and distribution practices in your department/program.

What should parents do? Access reliable professionals about nutrition advice. Be the voice of reason and provide perspective. Don’t provide money for supplements. Set reasonable expectations and talk to your child about them. Know Your Role.

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The National Center for Drug Free Sport, Inc. Kathy J. Turpin Director of Collegiate Drug Testing 816/ ext. 128