oakton high school spring sports parent information
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Important Contacts
• Director of Student Activities, DSAPatrick Full
• Administrative AssistantLou Nugent
• Assistant DSA’s Krista Jay: Clubs, Fundraisers,
Ticket TakersGrif Barhight: Fields, SchedulesJim Harris: Fields, TechnologyJustin Janis: Fields, Leadership
Budget
• FCPS Provides: – Buses (various), Officials (various), Coaches
Stipends, Security for Events and Activities Office Personnel.
• Oakton H.S. provides everything else through:– Gate Receipts – Additional Fundraisers– Booster Donations
Oakton Athletic Booster Club
• President: Joe Fagan• Volunteering is vital!• Support ALL the teams!
• Over the past 5 years the Boosters has funded or assisted every team at Oakton.
Oakton High School Athletic Booster Club
The Booster Club supports ALL OHS Athletic Programs !Funds are used for equipment, uniforms, field & court maintenance and facility upkeep. If
you are not already a member, please consider joining.
Spring 2015 Updated Rates:
Family Membership: $150 for Spring SeasonPasses for every member of your immediate family for all regular season home games for any sport,
Cougar Collectible, and 2 - 10% discount coupons for the Cougar Store purchases.
Single Booster Pass: $50 for Spring SeasonOne booster pass for all regular season home games for any sport
Membership Forms available at this Parent Meeting! Forms and information available on the OHS Athletics website under “Files & Links” tab or “Boosters” then “Membership” tab.
Brick Fundraiser
Howard & BethPeyton Robertson 2018
Bingo Night
Sunday, April 12th 5:30pm to 8:30 pmOakton High School Cafeteria
click here for more information
Doors open at 5pm. Come early to get a good seat!Tickets - $10/ Family 4 pack - $35
Ticket includes one shutter card for unlimited gamesAdditional single use bingo sheets available for $1.00
OAKTON HIGH SCHOOL Athletic Training Program
Paul G. RUPP, MS, ATC Karen Foster, ATC
OAKTON H.S. Athletic Training Staff
Support StaffPhysicians: Dr. Keith Lawhorn, OrthopedicsDr. Susan Burroughs, Family PracticeDr. Jitesh Umarvadia, Family PracticeDr. Emilio Canal, Dentist
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• What is an Athletic Trainer?– Minimal 4 year degree and successful completion
of National Accreditation Exam– Not the “trainer” at the local gym– Licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice
athletic training in Virginia
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
• Prevention of injuries/ re-injury • Recognition, evaluation, and
assessment of injuries and conditions resulting
• Immediate care of injuries • Rehabilitation and
reconditioning of injuries• Organization and
administration • Professional development and
responsibility
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program
Assumption Of RiskRisk of Injury
• Not all injuries can be prevented• Catastrophic injuries can occur in any sport• In FCPS, Comprehensive Athletic Training care
has proven to influence a reduction in the severity of injury.
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program
CoverageAthletic Training Room Coverage
• The Athletic Trainer will be available for evaluations, treatments, rehabilitation, and questions from student athletes, parents, and physicians each school day afternoon.
Athletic Contest Coverage• All contests indicated below are covered by the home
ATC.
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program
Injuries• All injuries & illnesses must be reported to
your school’s Athletic Trainers• All injuries must be reported prior to return
to activity regardless of severity or physician consultation
• Our philosophy is to return injured athletes to participation in the quickest and SAFEST manner possible using a progressive return to activity
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program MRSA: What Is It?
• MRSA is a “Staph” infection• It does not respond to some antibiotics• It is Treatable• Like other infections, this can become serious
if left untreated• Severe infections can be prevented by
following proper hygiene and early detection
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program Universal Hygiene
• Clean clothes and equipment daily• Showering after all practices/competitions• Proper use of water bottles and cleaning them
daily• Encouraging these practices are essential to
minimizing the risk of infectious disease including MRSA
Prevention is Key• Athletes should:
• Shower immediately after practice• Wash Hands often
• Not share water bottles or clothing• Hydrate and get plenty of rest
If your athlete has a rapid onset of: fever, sore throat, chest congestion, and or body aches; they should inform the
athletic trainer by phone, stay home and see their family physician.
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program
Any Virus
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation and reconditioning is a primary role of the Certified Athletic Trainers
• We have the tools and time to work with your athlete
• Every injury requires some form of rehabilitation
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program Return To Play
• A Parent, Coach, Family Physician, Athlete, Administrator, ATC, or Team Physician can exclude an athlete from participation.
• All of these individuals must agree that the athlete can and should play
• The role of the Athletic Trainer is to make sure your athlete is safe to return to play.
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program Nutrition
• Make NUTRITION a priority• Disordered eating vs. eating disorder• Proper Hydration is essential • There is no quick fix… real food is far better
than any pill or supplement• Dangers of Nutritional Supplements
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program Concussions
• A concussions is an injury to the brain• Concussions can alter a student’s ability to
learn• Concussions can be life threatening• Signs & Symptoms include: Headache, confusion,
dizziness, change in personality, difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, loss of appetite, loss of memory, and others.
• Treatment is REST and hydration
• What Is ImPACT?– Web Based Concussion Management Tool– www.impacttest.com
• Why Are We Using It?– It is a tool that can help us identify if the brain has recovered
to a point that the athlete is safe to begin to return to sport.– It also helps us with the progression for full safe return to
sport.
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program Steroids
• Signs and Symptoms: Severe Acne, mood swings, aggression, depression, very fast strength gains, change in physical characteristics , and others.
• The consequences for being caught using steroids is 2 years disqualification from sports. (Virginia state law)– This applies to Virginia Universities as well
Oakton H.S. Athletic Training Program Conclusion
• Paul [email protected]/319-2833• Special Requests• Thank you.
Communication
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Speaking about communication…
• Be mindful of what you or your children are Communicating online– Tweeting– Facebook– Instagram
Unfortunately some students have gotten in trouble for comments that are meant in jest but can be interpreted more seriously.
Sportsmanship
• Sportsmanship is all inclusive – athletes, coaches, parents, students and fans are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times
• We ALL represent Oakton• Do not condone improper language or
behavior• Treat all opponents, teammates, coaches and
officials with respect
Thoughts for PARENTS
• Encourage your child to participate for the enjoyment of athletics
• Commitment to the program / team– Support the Program
• Communication– We do not discuss playing time / strategy / play
calling / other student – athletes – Any athlete concerns must first be addressed by
the player to the coach
Thoughts for PARENTS
• Release them to the Game• Many times parents want to be the problem solver
because they find it painful to watch their children find their own solutions– Those can be strong learning opportunities for your children
• Their will be difficult times• After a contest
– Give your child time and space– Let them come to you – be a reflective listener– Keep corrections and criticisms to a minimum, they will hear it
from a coach
Be Involved
• More and more research is showing benefits of being a multisport athlete– So be involved in more than one activity
• Overtraining of Young Athletes has become a large issue
• http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=zSRga0c7Z3c&vq=medium
College Sports Information:
From Dr. Greg Dale, Duke University Sport Psychologist:• Scholarships are very rare
– 95% of athletes will not receive one.– 65% of college athletes are non Division 1
• Your athlete has a better chance of getting an academic scholarship.
Percentage of High School Students Playing Sports at the Next Level:
Sport Div I Div II Div III Other
Baseball 2.1% 2.1% 2.7% 4.6%
Crew No Data
B-Lax 2.8% 2.1% 7.0% 1.1%
G-Lax 3.4% 2.1% 6.0% 0.6%
B-Soccer 1.4% 1.4% 2.8% 3.5%
G- Soccer 2.4% 1.8% 2.8% 3.1%
Softball 1.6% 1.5% 2.0% 3.2%
B-Tennis 1.4% 0.9% 1.9% 1.1%
G-Tennis 1.4% 0.9% 1.8% 0.9%
Track & Field 1.7% 0.9% 1.5% 1.1%
HAVE A GREAT SEASON!
GO COUGARS!!!