Transcript Wachter Athletics

Wachter Athletics
Overview
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Philosophy
Physicals
Eligibility
Risk
Sportsmanship
Concussions
Website
Fall Sports Meetings
Philosophy
• Participation
• Athletic Skills Fundamentals
• Teaching Life
Skills
Physicals
• Must have a physical every year
• Forms should be downloaded and filled
out prior to going to the appointment
Eligibility Policy
• Scholastic
• Attendance
• Suspension or Expulsion
Eligibility (Cont.)
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Tobacco, Alcohol or Controlled
Substance Violations
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Currently Participating Penalty
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Non-Participating Penalty (Includes
Summer)
Eligibility (Cont.)
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INTERVENTION, EDUCATION AND
EVALUATION
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SPECIFIC STANDARDS
Eligibility (Cont.)
BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT
STANDARDS
• Respect for Others
• Dress and Grooming
• Travel
• Citizenship
Risk Awareness
• Must watch “Know the Risks”
• Must read Code of Conduct Sheet and
sign it and return it to the office
Sportsmanship Policy
• Good sportsmanship is a primary goal of
the athletics programs at Wachter Middle
School.
• Fans and spectators are expected to show
good sportsmanship.
Sportsmanship Policy
Code of Conduct
Student-Athlete
• Show respect at all times for
coaches, opponents, and
game officials.
• Accept decisions of the
contest officials.
• Avoid offensive gestures or
language.
• Display modesty in victory
and graciousness in defeat.
• Follow the rules of the games
Sportsmanship Policy
Parents/Spectators
• Avoid criticism of game
officials and sideline coaching
which may side track the
athletes from their
performance.
• Stay off the playing area.
• Show respect for public
property and equipment.
• Work cooperatively with
contest officials and
supervisors in keeping order.
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What is a Sports
Concussion???
• Complex process affecting the brain,
induced by traumatic biomechanical
forces.4
– Caused by a direct blow to the head, face
neck or elsewhere on the body with an
“impulsive” force transmitted to the head.4
– Typically results in the rapid onset of shortlived impairment of neurologic function that
resolves spontaneously.4
– Causes “Energy Crisis” in the brain.
What is a Sports
Concussion???
– Symptoms largely reflect a functional
disturbance rather than a structural injury.4
– NOT defined by loss of consciousness,
typically follows a sequential course, small
percentage of cases, post-concussive
symptoms may be prolonged.4
– NO abnormalities in neuro-imaging studies.4
– Adolescent brain still developing, extra
caution needed for those under age 23.4
Occurrence of Concussion
• Estimated 300,000 sports concussions occur
in the United States each year.3
• 20% of high school football players sustain
brain injuries each season.3
• Female athletes suffer more concussions
playing same sport2
– Female soccer players twice as many concussion
compared to males2
– Female basketball 24% higher chance of
concussion than males2
Occurrence of Concussion
• As many as 40.5% of athletes suffering a
concussion return to play prematurely.1
• At least 55 high school and college football
players have died from brain injuries
sustained on the field since 1995.5
Concussion Evaluation - Symptoms
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Headache - ”Pressure”
Neck Pain
Balance Problems/Dizzy
Nausea or Vomiting
Visual Changes
Hearing Problems
Confusion
“Don’t Feel Right”
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Drowsiness
Fatigue/low energy
More Emotional
Irritability
Difficulty Concentrating
Difficulty Remembering
Feeling slowed down
Feeling “in a fog”
REMEMBER…ATHLETES LIE!!!!
Concussion Management
• A PLAYER SUSPECTED OF
HAVING A CONCUSSION SHOULD
NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN
TO PLAY IN THE CURRENT GAME
OR PRACTICE!!!
• “When in Doubt, Sit Them Out!”
Concussion Management
• Player should seek medical evaluation.
• Player should not be left alone, and
regular monitoring for deterioration is
essential over the initial few hours after
injury.
• Player should not be allowed to operate a
motor vehicle.
• Keep in mind, some concussion symptoms
may be delayed by several hours.
Signs to Watch For:
Need to go to the hospital at once if:
• Have a headache that
gets worse
• Are very drowsy or can’t
be awakened
• Can’t recognize people or
places
• Have repeated vomiting
• Behave unusually or
seem confused – very
irritable
• Have seizures
• Have weak or numb arms
or legs
• Are unsteady on your
feet; have slurred speech
Myths
• Do Not need to wake up athlete every
hour throughout the night.
• A normal brain scan means you’re cleared
to play.
• You can only get a concussion in contact
sports.
• Can give Tylonol for headaches
• You need to get “hit hard” in order to get a
concussion.
Return to Play Guidelines
• No mental or physical activity should occur
until athlete’s symptoms are gone. Avoid
physical exertion but also avoid studying,
school attendance, test taking, video
games, computer use and TV until clear.
• When clear, begin with short periods of
reading, focusing and an abbreviated
school day as tolerated.
Return to Play Guidelines
• When school is tolerated, begin lowimpact activity such as walking, stationary
bike, or elliptical. Gradually increase
intensity and duration as tolerated.
• Advance to sports specific aerobic activity
such as skating, running, etc.
• Advance to non-contact sport specific drills
such as dribbling, batting, shooting.
• Follow-up neuropsychological testing.
Return to Play Guidelines
• Full contact in practice setting.
• If all of the above are completed without
return of signs and symptoms and
neuropsychological testing is normal, may
return to play following final clearance.
• Talk to friends and parents.
Second Impact Syndrome
• Rare condition in which a second
concussion occurs before a first
concussion has properly healed.
• Symptoms occur immediately after the
second injury and progress rapidly.
• Causes rapid and severe brain swelling
and often catastrophic results.
• ONLY occurs in those under 23 whose
brains are still developing.
Prevention
• Make sure that helmets are fitted properly
and are regularly sent for inspection or
reconditioning.
• Never allow an athlete to return if he/she
has any symptoms of concussion.
• Follow return to play guidelines.
• No such thing as a “concussion proof”
helmet.
Prevention
• No good clinical evidence that currently
available protective equipment will prevent
concussion.
• Have shown a reduction in impact forces to
the brain with use of headgear and helmets,
but doesn’t translate to a reduction in
concussion incidence.
• Mouthguards have a role in preventing dental
and oro-facial injury, but not concussions.
Legislation
Zachery lystedt law
Max’s law
• May 2009 in Washington
• Max Lystedt, 13 year-old, 2nd
Impact Syndrome in same
game.
• Nation’s toughest return-toplay law, requiring medical
clearance of youth athletes
suspected of sustaining a
concussion, before sending
them back in the game,
practice or training.
• Teen Inspires "Shake It Off"
Law - CBS Evening News CBS News
• July 2009 in Oregon
• Max Conradt, sustained
permanent brain injury in
‘01 while playing HS
Football.
• Compels coaches in every
school sport to be trained
annually on how to recognize
concussion symptoms and
assign appropriate medical
treatment when they occur.
Legislation
• Next month, Pennsylvania Law to be
approved.
• 24 states could have laws in place by the
end of the year.
ESPN E:60 Report on Preston
Plevretes by: Tom Farrey
• E:60 Second Impact - ESPN Video –
ESPN
Website
• http://www.bismarckschools.org/wachter/
Other Concerns
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Fire Department
Pick up after practice
Locks and lockers
Travel arrangements
Traveling teams
Problems and/or Questions
• Individual sport coaches –
24 hr rule
• Athletic Director –
Mark Lardy –323-4650 or
by email
• Principal –
Brian Beehler – 323-4650
or by email
Sport Meetings and Fees
• Football – 8th Grade – Room 115
- 7th Grade – North Gym
• Volleyball – Auditorium
• Cross Country – Room 110
• Soccer – Library
• Fee payment and form turn-in
• Video – will be shown at 7:50