Spring Sports Parent Information Oakton High School Important

Spring Sports Parent Information Oakton High School

Important Contacts • Director of Student Activities, DSA Patrick Full • Administrative Assistant Lou Nugent • Assistant DSA’s Krista Jay: Clubs, Fundraisers, Ticket Takers Grif Barhight: Fields, Schedules Jim Harris: Fields, Technology Justin 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 Season Passes 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 Season One 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.

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Bingo Night Sunday, April 12 th 5: 30 pm to 8: 30 pm Oakton High School Cafeteria click here for more information Doors open at 5 pm. Come early to get a good seat! Tickets - $10/ Family 4 pack - $35 Ticket includes one shutter card for unlimited games Additional 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 Staff Physicians: Dr. Keith Lawhorn, Orthopedics Dr. Susan Burroughs, Family Practice Dr. Jitesh Umarvadia, Family Practice Dr. 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 Responsibilities • 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 Risk 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 Coverage Athletic 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

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Any Virus 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 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 Im. PACT? – 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 Rupp prupp@fcps. edu 703/319 -2833 • Special Requests • Thank you.

www. Oaktonathletics. org It’s ALL Real Time! If it hasn’t been updated, we haven’t made the call. Communication Twitter (@Oakton. Athletics) ***** www. Oakton. Athletics. org ***** Smartphone App available for i. Phones and Android phones. Search Hotline: 703 -749 -8039 "Big. Teams” in your app store.

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= z. SRga 0 c 7 Z 3 c&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 III Other Baseball 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% 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. 1% G-Tennis 1. 4% 0. 9% 1. 8% 0. 9% Track & Field 1. 7% 0. 9% 1. 5% 1. 1%

Important Information • Attendance Policy – Email me: plfull@fcps. edu • Participation Pledge

HAVE A GREAT SEASON! GO COUGARS!!!