Michelle Padgett, MS, ATC

 MSBA Vision Project  Youth Sports Safety Alliance recommendations

 To inform you about the Youth Sport Safety Alliance its National Action Plan  To discuss the four types of injuries / illnesses that can be catastrophic or fatal  To review the Secondary School Student Athlete Bill of Rights

 It is an alliance of multiple organizations  Purpose- make youth sports programs safer  Created 2009  Currently there are 100+ members  National Assoc. of School Boards of Education  National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals  National Assoc. of School Nurses  National Athletic Trainers Assoc.

 Positive effects found on academic performance  US Dept. of HHS found  Build and maintain bones and muscle  Reduce the risk of obesity and chronic disease  Reduces feelings of anxiety and depression

 Increase in participation results in increase injuries  ER visits in recreational injuries (including sports) in 5-14 year olds  ER visits in organized & unorganized sports in 5-14year olds  ER visits in year olds

Reduce / Prevent  Cardiac Events  Neurologic Injuries  Environmental / Exertional Conditions  Dietary/Substance-Induced Conditions

 Type of cardiac events in athletics  Sudden cardiac death  Commotio Cordis \k ə - ˈ mō-shē-ō- ˈ kȯrd- ə s\

 Type of neurological conditions in athletics  Traumatic brain injury  Hematomas  Concussions  Secondary Impact syndrome  Cervical spine injuries

 Environmental Conditions  Exertional Conditions

 Dietary needs  Adjustments should be made to a athlete diet  Identifying and maintaining proper body weight  Supplements & energy drinks have no regulation  Other health Illnesses  Eating Disorders  Substance Abuse  Mental Health Illness

Student athletes have the right to be coached by individuals who are well trained in sport- specific safety and to be monitored by athletic health care team members.

Student athletes have the right to quality, regular pre-participation examinations, and each athlete has the right to participate under a comprehensive concussion management plan.

Student athletes have the right to participate in sports activities on safe, clean playing surfaces, in both indoor and outdoor facilities.

Student athletes have the right to utilize equipment and uniforms that are safe, fitted appropriately and routinely maintained, and to appropriate personal trained in proper removal of equipment in case of injury.

Student athletes have the right to participate safely in all environmental conditions where play follows approved guidelines and medical policies and procedures, with a hydration plan in place.

Student athletes have the right to a safe playing environment with venue- specific emergency action plans that are coordinated by the athletic health care team and regularly with local emergency personnel.

Student athletes have the right to privacy of health information and proper referral for medical, psychological and nutritional counseling.

Student athletes have the right to participate in a culture that finds “playing through pain” unacceptable unless there has been a medical assessment.

Student athletes have the right to immediate, on-site injury assessments with decisions made by qualified sports medicine professionals.

Student athletes have the right, along with their parents, to the latest information about the benefits and potential risks of participation in competitive sports, including accesses to statics on fatalities and catastrophic injuries in youth athletes.

 Korey Stringer Institute   Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association   Missouri State High School Athletic Association   National Federation of State High School Assoc.   National Athletic Trainers’ Association    National Athletic Trainers’ Association - Heat Stroke Form  Form_0.pdf Form_0.pdf  Safe Sports School Award   Youth Sports Safety Alliance 