Winter PAC Meeting 2015 We Are Prior Lake! 10/19/2015

Activities Department Russ Reetz, Director Beth Fuller, Assistant Director Winter PAC Meeting 2015 Jane Jolitz, Assistant Nancy Theis, Assistant

Liz Cervenka, ATC Prior Lake High School

What is an Athletic Trainer? Prevention Evaluation Treatment Rehab Management/Return to Play …..Of musculoskeletal injuries and concussions. My goal is to return the athlete back to play as soon as safely possible, not to have them sitting out.

Additional Services Physical Therapy clinics – Savage – Lakeville – Burnsville Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care clinics – Burnsville – Eden Prairie

Fall Home Event Coverage 10 th Grade, JV and Varsity: – Boys and Girls Basketball JV and Varsity: – Boys and Girls Hockey – Wrestling – Gymnastics

Athletic Training Room Winter Hours – 3:00-5:30pm Location – Between boys/girls athletic locker rooms.

MSHSL Rule (Bylaw ) If your son/daughter is seen or treated by a physician for an injury or serious illness, they must bring a written note from the physician before they can return to practice or play in a game. This is for the student’s protection as well as to keep everyone informed as to the student’s readiness to return to participation.

Concussion Testing Baseline testing – Tool used to determine brain function under normal conditions – Approx. 30 minute computerized test – Retake baseline test every 2 years. – Cost: FREE!

Concussion Testing Post Concussion Testing – Taken only if a concussion has occurred. – Taken once symptom free. – Not used to diagnosis a concussion – Baseline test score is compared to post- concussion test score. – Used to determine if the athlete needs to be held out from activity longer, not to return them back to participation sooner. – Cost: $20

Winter Concussion Testing When: – Monday, October 26 th – Starting group testing at 4:30pm and 5:30pm Location: 1 st Floor, 2 nd Pod Cost: Free! First come, first served. If you arrive after testing instructions have been given, you will be asked to wait until the next session.

Concussion Protocol/Return to Play 1.No activity/complete rest until symptom free for min. 24 hours 2.Light exercise (bike/walk) 3.Sport specific exercise (running/skating/resistance training) 4.Non-contact training drills 5.Full contact practice 6.Game play Protocol to be started and managed under the direction of an appropriate health care provider.

Contact Info plhsactivities.org – Training Room tab has , phone number, and voic number. is best VM ext In the event of an injury, every effort is made to contact a parent or guardian. Communication is vital. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Winter PAC Meeting 2015 Laker Purpose We are an Education based co-curricular program We are an Extension of the classroom We emphasize growth & improvement We reward effort not just winning We give permission to fail We focus first on human beings and second on human doings

Winter PAC Meeting 2015 Student Responsibilities  Student agrees to obey the laws of nation, state, community, and school.  Violations result in period of ineligibility which follows MSHSL guidelines.  Common violations - Theft./Vandalism - Academic cheating/copying of work - Fighting/Insubordination  Online Social Sites: Twitter, AskFM, Instagram, Tumblr Students are held accountable for the images posted

Winter PAC Meeting 2015 Athlete Accountability Accountability to SELF. Accountability to your TEAM. Accountability to your PARENTS. Accountability to your EDUCATION. Accountability to your SCHOOL.

Chain of Communication Student Athlete to Coach Parent to Athlete. Parent & Athlete to Coach Parent & Athlete to Head coach Parent & Athlete to AD Parent to Building Principal Let’s all focus on the wellbeing of the student/athlete and the good of the team. Winter PAC Meeting 2015

General Eligibility  Record of physical exam which is good for 3 years.  Completion of online MSHSL eligibility/Registration forms. (Fee Pay)  Payment of Athletic Fee  No refunds after first two weeks of the season unless injury prohibits student from completing the season.

Winter PAC Meeting 2015 Attendance In school all day, unless pre-excused by parent(s), in order to practice or play that evening. Pre-excused absences- doctor, dentist, funeral, college visit. Please notify Activities and Attendance Offices in advance ( please) No sleeping in the morning after a game/event! Too sick to come to school= too sick to play!

Winter PAC Meeting 2015 Academic Eligibility * Coaches have access to each players grades and attendance. *Failure at a marking period results in academic probation. (Mid-Term and every 2 weeks after) * If student is not back on track after two weeks will be ineligible until passing all classes. *Student meets with teacher to develop a plan and timeline to address the “F” *Weekly progress from teacher

Winter PAC Meeting 2015 Transportation We provide Transportation to & from most events Athletes are required to ride the bus to events Coaches will discuss process for riding home from an event with a parent You may not ride home from an event with anyone other than your parent with prior approval from the activities office. Students may not drive to/from an event without prior approval from the parent, activities and coach

Chemical Eligibility  Student shall not use or consume, have in possession, buy, sell, or give away tobacco, alcohol, other controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia.  Applies to 12 months a year.  Applies continuously from the first signing of MSHSL Eligibility Form  Education, Accountability, Support Winter PAC Meeting 2015

Chemical Eligibility: 1 st Violation 1 st Violation- Student will be ineligible for 6 contests or weeks (which ever is longer) As a team member during ineligibility, athlete must attend practices, meet team and coaches expectations, and complete the season. Violation may result in loss of post season awards and honors. Winter PAC Meeting 2015

Chemical Eligibility: 2 nd Violation  2 nd violation- Ineligible for 1 Calendar year of regular/post season contests. Athlete may choose to continue practicing with the team while serving 12 month suspension Winter PAC Meeting 2015

Chemical Eligibility: 3 rd Violation 3 rd Violation- Student will lose eligibility for the remainder of time at PLHS. Winter PAC Meeting 2015

Team Break Out Rooms Girls Hockey: Lecture Hall Boys Hockey: Room 248 & 249 (new wing) Wrestling: Room 293 Swim & Dive: Room 100 Alpine Ski: Room 292 Nordic Ski: East Commons Girls Basketball: Center Commons Gymnastics: Room 342 Dance: Auditorium Boys Basketball: Gold Gym Break Out Sessions Winter PAC Meeting 2015