Education for Coaches

The Safe Sports Network provides CPR and first aid training, special educational events and regular e-mails to coaches on pertinent topics. Click below to read coach e-mail archives.

• March, 2008 - Overuse Injuries (129kb .pdf)
• February, 2008 - The Effects of Cold Therapy vs. Heat (89kb .pdf)
• January, 2008 - What is an Athletic Trainer? (102kb .pdf)
• January, 2008 - Eating Disorders in Athletes (119kb .pdf)
• December, 2007 - Factors that Contribute to Muscle Injury (70kb .pdf)
• October, 2007 - Plyometric Exercise. (77kb .pdf)

Forms

• 2010 - Head Injury Warning Sheet (98kb .pdf)
• Parental Permission Form (93kb .pdf)
• Sports Physical Application Form (182kb .pdf)
• ImPACT Concussion Testing Information (100kb .pdf)

National Athletic Trainers Association Resources

• What is an Athletic Trainer?
• NATA Statement: Athletic Trainers in High Schools
• Athletic Training Career Info
• NATA Position Statement: MRSA Infections
• NATA Position Statement: Lightning Safety
• NATA Position Statement: Exertional Heat Illness
• NATA Position Statement: Hydration

Ask the Athletic Trainer

E-mail all questions to:
mhardy@appletherapy.com

Information provided by our certified athletic trainer is intended for educational purposes only. This information is not a substitute for professional medical care.