Coaches' Corner
Stay tuned for sports medicine policies, procedures, and other information for coaches.


Suggested Guidelines for Management of Head Trauma in Sports
Published by the National Federation of High School Associations

http://www.nfhs.org/StaticContent/PDFs/Concussion_Brochure.pdf




Virginia High School Coaches Association Coaching Clinic Materials   Up for a limited time only....
Injury Prevention and Nutrition for Track Athletes  Click to download the Powerpoint presentation by Steve Cole at the Coaching Clinic on July 17, 2005

Return to Running Program  Click to download an example of the return to running program referred to in the above presentation

Virginia Academy of Family Practice Meeting Materials     Up for a limited time only....
Brace Yourself Common Orthopedic Injuries--Evaluation, Return to Play, and Bracing  Click below to download the Powerpoint presentations presented by Dr. Michael Potter, Dr. Dan Montero, Dr. Mike Petrizzi, Steve

Lower Extremity
Upper Extremity


Athletic Training Services

Follow this link for protocols for determining coverage of athletic events and practices as well as daily facility operations.
Heat Policy
Follow this link for information on the prevention of heat illnesses and the monitoring of environmental conditions.
Lightning Policy
Follow this link for information on how to keep your team safe in the event of thunderstorm activity.
Laundry Room Use Policy
Follow this link for guidelines on the use of the laundry room in William and Mary Hall.
Athletic Insurance Procedures
Follow this link for guidelines on the secondary insurance policy for the coverage of athletic injuries.  Please also visit our Insurance Information page at www.wm.edu/sportsmedicine/insinfo.html
Emergency Procedures
Follow this link for various emergency procedures including dealing with injuries while away from campus, using the two-way radios, etc.  Emergency plans for each athletic venue can be downloaded at from our Visiting Team Information page by clicking here.
Tryout Procedures
Follow this link for instructions on how to obtain medical clearance for a student-athlete who is trying out for your team and to obtain the necessary waiver forms.



Return to Division of Sports Medicine

P.O. Box 399
Williamsburg, VA  23187-0399
Phone:  (757) 221-3407
Fax:  (757) 221-3412


 

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