Youth Sports Safety Update

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Eric Nason, wearer of many hats and experiences, including NASA, NASCAR, Justin Rodeo Healers, Secondary Schools and more. Show Notes: Erik Nason MBA, MS, ATC, CSCS, BCS-O   Senior Manager of Sports Medicine for Partnerships | Advent Health Central Florida Division | Certified Athletic Trainer | Owner of Xtreme Action Sports Medicine  321-537-2633  Eri...

Show Notes:  Andrea Kovalsky, MS, LAT, ATC, Kovalsky11@gmail.com , LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in.andreakovolsky11 Andrea has chosen a mid career shift after several years in the Secondary Setting, she is completing her DAT from FIU.  Her next challenge is to embarking on a PHD from U Conn while serving an assistantship with a team sport to continue her skill practice as an AT.  She shares her in...

Show Notes: Dr. Emilie Burgess, Sports Dietitian Instagram: @emthedietitian Emilie Burgess is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics specializing in sports performance, low energy availability, disordered eating, and eating disorders in athletes. She currently works as a sport & eating disorder dietitian at Laura Moretti Nutrition LLC, co-chair for the 2025 Female Athlete Conference,...

The inventor of a timely tool to keep sports safe and all parties prepared for a medical emergency.  Dr. Jim Kyle, initial author has some new application to the MTO to help us all. Great information for Team Physicians, Athletic Trainers, administrators and all to keep your kids safe in any sports arena. Exciting news! The Kyle Group’s presence on social media is starting up! Follow us on Faceboo...

Joining us today on the YSSU is a seasoned former NFL PT & AT who continues to treat many high-level athletes and warriors.  He's the Sports Medicine Analyst for both Sunday Night Football on NBC and Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime.  Here to answer the question(s) about injury prevention and getting safely back in the game… Please welcome, Mike Ryan." Mike Ryan, PT, ATC, CES,...

Show Notes: Mike Ryan, PT, ATC, CES, PES Enhancing the Health of Others through Speaking, Consulting & Injury Management. https://mikeryansportsmedicine.com  As a Head Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist with 26 years of experience in the National Football League (NFL), Mike is a highly recognized authority in the areas of wellness and physical therapy. His extensive hands-on experience as bot...

The NATA in June 2024 released a new position statement on emergency Action Plans to best be prepared at any venue.  Listen to Mike Hopper a co-author share some of the highlights to make your venue a safe and prepared venue should any emergency occur. Key Takeaways  A. Take the time, now, to review and update your venue specific EAP. B. Practice the EAP with all parties concerned with scenario-ba...

Key Takeaways & Call to Action:  A. Education for all to recognize and properly manage concussion. B. Prevention with proper tackling techniques and mitigate where possible through equipment such as helmets, mouthpieces, increase cervical musculature, improve balance & training. C. Recovery involves Prioritization of activities, Practice modifications, Pace of increasing activity and stimu...

Joining us to day is Dr. Jesse Lyons,  Baptist Health and Team Physician for Riverside High School and Paxon School for Advanced Studies.   2024 JSMP Team Physician of the Year. Inspired to the medical profession by his father,  University of Alabama All American and NFL Hall of Fame with NY Jets.  Works with his dad as a board member for their foundation to support terminally ill children and the...

Key Takeaways & Call to Action A. Cool First Transport Second B. Proper equipment located on site and in multiple locations if necessary. C. Educate to Prepare, Recognize & Respond D. Prior to Cold Water Immersion rule out differential diagnosis, Diabetes, Hyperglycemic episode, etc. Show Notes: Rebecca M. Lopez, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATA Professor, Athletic Training Programs Assistant School...

JSMP Executive Director Bob Sefcik, Duval County Director of Athletics Tammie Talley and Jerry Stevens, Supervisor of Athletic Training for Duval County Schools discuss updates to safety policies 60-43 related to Head, Heat, Heart and EAP's. Also, reference Concussion Resource Tool CRT6 Key Takeaways & Call to Action: to be added here & to show notes. A. Athletic Trainers should take...

Today we speak with Dr. Robb S. Rehberg, PhD, ATC, NREMT, Senior Medical Advisor and Director of Game Day Medical Operations, Player Health and Safety for the NATIONAL FOOTBALL and The Rehberg-Konin Group, LLC.  He addresses the latest NFL injury research initiatives as well as recommendation on keeping kids safe in sports. Show Notes: Robb S. Rehberg, PhD, ATC, NREMT, Senior Medical Advisor and D...

Critical care skills are essential in providing emergency services.  Are you, as an AT proficient, do you know your scope of practice, state legislation, and do your practice real scenarios to be best prepared? Dr. Eric Fuchs is a national expert in these areas and shares his expertise. Key Takeaways & Call to Action: A. Simulation vs Rehearsal is important. Do it jointly with EMS, Coaches, Sc...

This is a conversation with Certified Athletic Trainer, Josh Wolcott, of the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.  FSD&B was once a brief home for the legendary singing artist, Ray Charles.  He discusses some of  the unique challenges that all should be aware of in serving these incredible athletes. Show Notes: Josh Wolcott, LAT, ATC Wolcottj@fsdbk12.org   To contact the Youth Sports Safety...

Show Notes: Kelsey Pontius, RD, LDN, CSSD 904-337-9667          meteornutrition@gmail.com Website: metornutrition.com    @sportsdietitionkelsey Meteor Nutrition arose after lifelong athlete, Kelsey Pontius, wished to pursue her passion for the impact of nutrition on the human body in motion.  Kelsey grew up playing competitive soccer, and eventually ended her career as a D1 soccer player to transf...

Show Notes: Key Take Aways Use Transformational Rehabilitation Stay Current with research Test don't Guess Build a strong Foundation  George Davies,DPT, MEd, PT, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, PES, CES, CSMS, FAPTA  Professor  Office: Armstrong Campus-Ashmore Center 249  Phone: 912-344-2855 Email: gdavies@georgiasouthern.edu Curriculum Vitae (PDF) To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast https...

Dr. Callender speaks on a variety of topics of interest to parents, physicians, athletes. etc. Show Notes: Dr. Shelley Street Callender 757-803-7887 Website, backinthegamedoctors.com Communication/consultation and patient appointments are primarily managed via email sportworkschoolplay@gmail.com Reference Article: The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement on Concussion in...

Learn critical live saving skills of how to stop bleeding through Pressure, Packing and use of Tourniquets.  All skills each of us need to know in sports and throughout life. Matthew Levy, DO, MSc, FACEP, FAEMS, NRP Chair, Stop The Bleed Coalition, Baltimore, Maryland Dr. Matthew Levy is Chair of the non-profit Stop the Bleed Coalition. He is a strong advocate for Stop the Bleed was the architect...

Show Notes: Dr. Kevin Kaplan, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Kaplan graduated from Tulane University (New Orleans, LA) with a Bachelor of Science.  He majored in cell and molecular biology and was distinguished as Summa Cum Laude with Honors.   Dr. Kaplan was Phi Beta Kappa, and a member of numerous National Honor Societies. He attended New York University School of Medicine (New York, NY) where he gradu...

Dr. Sal Meleca, a foot and ankle specialist discusses a variety of issues faced in the lower extremity Show Notes: Salvatore Meleca, DPM is a highly respected foot and ankle surgeon with extensive training and experience in forefoot, rearfoot and ankle reconstructive procedures as well as trauma. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, where he was mentore...

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