• Injuries

    All injuries should be reported to the athletic trainers. Coaches should direct the parents to the athletic trainers for suggestions on medical referrals and questions regarding injuries. Coaches should refrain from offering their opinion on what their assessment of the injury might be in order to encourage the athlete to visit the athletic training room.

    Every athlete that seeks medical attention from an outside healthcare provider must have a written release that states they are able to participate in athletics. This note must be given to the athletic trainers and kept in the student's health file. The athlete must provide a note, even if the medical condition was not related to EMS ISD athletics.
     
    Coaches should refrain from discussing an athlete’s injury in any significant detail with the media, other parents, and their team. This is a violation of the HIPAA Privacy Laws.

    Treatments

    Injured athletes are expected to attend scheduled treatment times.
     
    Coaches should not tell the athletes what treatment they are to receive. The athletic trainer will determine what treatment is appropriate.

    Athletic Taping Policy

    The Athletic Trainer will determine which athletes will be taped prior to practice or games.
     
    Rehabilitation and strengthening exercises are required prior to any athlete being taped.