Youth Sports Safety Update

A discussion about sports nutrition with Jacksonville Jaguars Associate Sports Performance Dietitian.  Jackie shares her career journey, hydration, energy drinks, proper nutritional balance for peak performance,  tailoring the right balance on your body's frame and much more.  Trance works as the associate performance dietitian for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and every day she spends hours doin...

In this episode,  Jen Maynard, MD, a member of the FHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory  Committee (SMAC) discusses the recent updates to the pre-participation examination forms EL2 & EL3.  Also the AT18 form regarding concussion.  Forms should be used from now forward. EL2 & 3 are personal medical history and remain the property of the parent & / or Physician.  Page 4 of the form is allowed...

Renowned Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician and Cardiology expert, Jonathan Drezner, MD serves as Team Physician for the Seattle Seahawks and the University of Washington. Jonathan A. Drezner is an American sport and exercise medicine physician , currently editor in chief of the British Journal of Sports Medicine . In both clinical practice and research he has a strong interest in sports car...

Dr. Jamie Jenkins, Director of Athletics Counseling and Sports Psychology Services   jjenkins24@ju.edu JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University Athletics, in coordination with Jacksonville University Student Counseling Center, announced the addition of Dr. Jaime Jenkins as the new Director of Athletics Counseling and Sports Psychology Services.    Dr. Jenkins will serve as a mental health coun...

Devin Worthington Driscoll, LAT, ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Jacksonville Jaguars  discusses numerous therapeutic interventions used in the treatment and care.  It is one of the five primary domains of athletic training. Jacksonville Jaguars One TIAA Bank Field Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 Education: | Clemson University (MS, Athletic Leadership) Penn State University (BS, Athletic Training)...

Announcing two special events, Both are Friday March 31st and Saturday April 1st. Friday, March 31 at 7:30 am the PREP / Dream Finders Homes, "Careers in Healthcare" A program specifically for High Schools students. Friday evening and Saturday our professional program, the "2023 Sports Injury Symposium, Advances and Updates" features a variety of topics on Sudden Cardiac Arrest...

Recently the FHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) updated the Pre- Participation Medical History Forms EL2 to match national standards endorsed by a number of medical groups.  They are effective IMMEDIATELY and should be used at this time. The Concussion or AT18 form is used when one sustains a concussion, who must be evaluated by a MD / DO prior to return to play.  This form is also up...

AT's have been highlighted with their life saving skills in Sudden Cardiac Arrest but they do more than that or tape ankles. Dr. Michelle Boling, Associate Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in Athletic Training discusses the profession of athletic training and what value we bring to any sports program and many additional professions. Contact Michelle Boling, PHD, LAT, ATC at emai...

March is National Athletic training Month as we visit with Kathy Derringer, President of the National Athletic Trainers Association. She addresses advocacy, value and future of the athletic training profession. Leaders in healthcare for the active and sports population

John Burrell is an accomplished African - American Certified Athletic Trainer seasoned with valuable experience and insight for anyone.  He is an inspiration to all  who has served as an assistant AT for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Head AT with the Washington Redskins (Commanders).  He currently resides in Philadelphia and serves as an independent AT for area schools and sports programs.  John sp...

Lovie Tabron, Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Success & Engagement ltabron@sports.uga.edu Lovie Tabron joined the University of Georgia Athletic Association as Behavioral Medicine Coordinator in July of 2017. Her primary responsibilities include preventative programming, staff/student-athlete education, immediate care, management, treatment and rehabilitation coordination of behavioral m...

This episode explains the care and process available when serious pediatric trauma occurs.  Dr. John Draus is the Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Nemours Children’s Health and he also serves as the Trauma Medical Director for the Trauma Program at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Dr. Draus came to Wolfson in July of 2022 after having served as the Trauma Medical Director at the University of Kentucky’s...

Mike Ryan, Certified Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist, current Sports Medicine Analyst for NBC Sports, Thursday & Sunday Night Football former Head AT / PT with the Jacksonville Jaguars with over 25 years with the NFL.  Owner of Mike Ryan Sports Medicine. MikeRyanPT@icloud.com. Mike credentials are as a PT, LAT, ATC, CES, PES Mike will discuss High Ankle Sprains, prevention, rehabilitat...

Being prepared for any emergency is essential for any sporting event, practice or competition.  We will discuss a process in order to properly prepare for occasion. Show Notes: Resources for creating an emergency action plan Korey Stringer Institute: https://ksi.uconn.edu/prevention/emergency-action-plans/ NATA Position Statements: https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/emergencyplanninginathlet...

What is the Life of the Secondary School Athletic Trainer? Hear from Shea Skorusa, Head Athletic Trainer at Riverside High School Jacksonville, Fl. She shares her experience & wisdom in having a successful and effective HS program. Communication, relationships and building family.

An interesting episode with Mary Lockwood Slover, LAT, ATC, PES who works with wheelchair and regular rugby league players.  She shares her many years experience with rugby and how she has transitioned as well to adaptive sports wheelchair rugby.  Recently returned from their first international competition in England.  Mary is a graduate of the California University of Pennsylvania (now Penn West...

Mindy Black is the director of performance nutrition for the Jacksonville Jaguars. She is responsible for designing the team's meals and personal nutrition plans in order to optimize player performance, recovery and injury prevention. Black is board-certified in sports dietetics. Her past experience includes serving as a sports nutritionist for the University of Florida Athletic Association a...

Mindy Black is the director of performance nutrition for the Jacksonville Jaguars. She is responsible for designing the team's meals and personal nutrition plans in order to optimize player performance, recovery and injury prevention. Black is board-certified in sports dietetics. Her past experience includes serving as a sports nutritionist for the University of Florida Athletic Association a...

Today we delve into the world of both modern dance as an emerging setting for the athletic trainer and life balance.  Lacey is a young professional who has just completed her DAT (Doctorate of Athletic Training) and has branched out with several new ventures and created her own consulting firm. She also has a healthy perspective on life balance as a wife, working mom, educator and practitioner. La...

For further information you can contact Benny Vaughn at benny.vaughn@bennyvaughntherapy.com https://youtu.be/EhkTeVlBhoI University of Florida Graduation Speech Example of the value of hands-on soft tissue therapy with professional Rodeo athletes here in Texas. Benny work with the Orthopedic Sports Medicine team sponsored by Justin Boots! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSyINMyC9IA www. JAXSMP.com...

Danielle Kessenger,a Certified Car Seat Technician with Safe Kids and THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health discusses some rules of the road for transporting our youth to sporting events.

This episode includes an interview with Martin McNair of the Jordan McNair Foundation. Created following the death of Jordan, a 19 year old lineman at the University of Maryland from Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS).

Prevention Specialist, Jessica Winberry of THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health and Safe Kids shares valuable information relevant for all.

Today we discuss with Jessica Winberry, Prevention Coordinator for THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health and Safe Kids NE Florida the value of water safety. Unfortunately, we have already had multiple child drownings and boating accidents.

Are you prepared for Lightning? A leading cause of death in Florida.  Know your policies and guidelines.  Don't wait until it is too late.  When is it safe to return to play after the storm? What is a safe shelter?  "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors" Today we discuss lightning safety guidelines from the National High School Federation and the NATA NHSF Statement on developing policies...