Youth Sports Safety Update

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Candice M. Franco, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in performance enhancement and ADHD management. She earned her master’s degree from Barry University and her doctoral degree from Florida State University. Dr. Franco brings awareness of multiculturalism and diversity to her work. About Me After working as an elementary and middle school science teacher for five years, I pursued a...

Scott Trulock, Keeping Your Kids Safe in Sports Director of Sports Medicine, Florida State University Scott Trulock joined Florida State in July of 2021 as the Seminoles’ director of sports medicine with 18 years of NFL experience, most recently spending the previous seven years with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was named head athletic trainer for the Jaguars on Feb. 10, 2014 after spending the pr...

Kevin W. Farmer, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University of Medicine in 2003 before going on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and his fellowships in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the Uribe, Hechtman, Zvijac Sports Medicine Institute and shoulder and elbow reconstruction at the University of Florida. He returned to UF in 200...

Jeff Allen, University of Alabama, Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine  Head Football Athletic Trainer. jallen@ia.ua.edu Jeff leads and outstanding AT staff and provides cutting edges athletic training and health care services for all athletes. He has provided groundbreaking  recovery and performance enhancing programs while at UA.  An innovator, he has led the development of the sidelin...

Dr. Kevin Wilk has led a distinguished career as a clinical physical therapist for the past 37 years, as a leading authority in rehabilitation of sports injuries and orthopedic lesions. He has been significant contributions to laboratory research, biomechanical research and clinical outcome studies. Kevin Wilk has been a physical therapist, researcher and educator for over 32 years. Kevin is curre...

Jim Madaleno Executive Assoc Athletics Dir/Sports Medicine and Performance madalen@uky.edu Education: Michigan State, 1980 Florida State, 1981 Additional Experience/Certifications: Head Athletic Trainer, Valdosta State Assistant Athletic Trainer, New York Giants Athletic Trainer, Valdosta State Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Florida State Football Biography Began working on the Wildcats’ ath...

Ron Courson, University of Georgia Senior Associate Athletic Director,  long-time director of sports medicine, was promoted to Executive Associate Athletic Director in February, 2021.    Serving at UGA since 1995, Courson most recently helped navigate the Athletic Association, and especially the football program, through the nation-wide Pandemic serving and supporting the development of policy and...

Dr. Leigh Ann Curl is the Chief of Orthopaedics at MedStar Harbor Hospital. As part of the MedStar Sports Medicine team, Dr. Curl is the head orthopaedic surgeon for the Baltimore Ravens. She has been with the Ravens since 1998.    In March 2018, she was elected President of the NFL Physicians Society. As president, Dr. Curl will help provide direction and support for the physicians and athletic t...

Dr. Allen Sills is the NFL's Chief Medical Officer (CMO), a full-time position dedicated to advancing the health and safety of the sport of football. He became the NFL's first CMO in March 2017, joining the league from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. As a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of athletes, Dr. Sills continues to serve at Vanderbilt as a Professor of Neurologica...

James Andrews (born May 2, 1942) is an American orthopedic surgeon . He is a surgeon for knee, elbow, and shoulder injuries and is a specialist in repairing damaged ligaments . Practicing in Gulf Breeze, Florida , Andrews has become one of the best-known and most popular orthopedic surgeons and has performed on many high-profile athletes. He also is the team doctor for the Tampa Bay Rays , Auburn...

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Certified Athletic Trainers Ashley Alvarez of Terry Parker High School and Brock Bugai of Atlantic Coast High School both in Jacksonville, FL discuss softball injury prevention. www.jaxsmp.com for more information at our website Slide Show of presentation https://www.jaxsmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8-MSP-Softball-Prevention-of-Injuries.pdf  

Certified AthleticTtrainers, Phil Fain of Raines High School and Anna Dawson of Sandalwood High School both in Jacksonville, FL discuss overhead and overuse injuries in Track and Field and Swimming. www.jaxsmp.com check out our website for more information Presentation slides https://www.jaxsmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/7-MSP-Track-Field-Swimming.pdf  

Matt Niesen, Head Athletic Trainer Wolfson High School Jacksonville, FL discusses baseball injury prevention at the Middle Schools www. JAXSMP.com for more information Presentation slides https://www.jaxsmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/6-MSP-Baseball.pdf  

This brief discussion is for administrators, coaches and parents to be aware of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, a leading cause of death in athletics. Guest is John DeBruhl, Head Athletic Trainer, Riverside High School in Jacksonville, FL. Host is Jim Mackie, JSMP PDF Presentation open this link: https://www.jaxsmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/3-MSP-Cardiac-Issues-in-Sports.pdf  

A discussion for administrators, coaches and parent to recognize, respond and prepare for heat illness. Guest, Kayla Jones, Head Athletic Trainer Westside High School, Jacksonville, FL. Host is Jim Mackie, JSMP Resources please click on the attached PDF Presentation: https://www.jaxsmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/4-MSP-Heat-Hydration.pdf  

This episode is for administrators, parents and coaches to properly identify and respond to head trauma. Guest is Blake Mace, Head Athletic Trainer at Englewood High School in Jacksonville, FL Your host, Jim Mackie, JSMP Resources: Open the attached link of the Power Point presentation https://www.jaxsmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2-MSP-Head-Injuries-Concussions.pdf  

A brief discussion for administrators, coaches and parents to properly prepare an Emergency Action Plan. A proper plan in place, whether on the road or at home will save you precious moments in the case of any emergency. Follow the PDF presentation by opening this link: https://www.jaxsmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-MSP-Emergency-Action-Plans.pdf  

This episode is with Fred Baldwin, BROOKS Rehab in Jacksonville, FL.   Fred is an experienced  athletic trainer and physical therapist who provides rehabilitative services with BROOKS Rehabilitation and the Jacksonville Jaguars.  He also serves as an adjunct professor in the UNF Masters of Athletic Training Program.  He discusses many aspects of an ACL injury, from surgery, prevention, overcoming...

Show Notes: Dr. Miguel Franco 904-376-3800 Miguel. Franco@bmcjax.com  Mick Franco, PhD, a bilingual licensed psychologist and a former sports psychologist for eight college national championship teams, enjoys working with adolescents and adults struggling with life challenges that compromise their ability to be at their best. Dr. Franco is highly invested in enhancing the self-esteem of his patien...

This program discusses the PASS (Program Assessment for Safety in Sport)  which is an upgrade to the Appropriate Medical Care Standards (AMCS) and web based program to help one meet or exceed safety standards in 12 areas.  Bart Peterson, a member of the development group with many years as a secondary school athletic trainer.  This document and program will help to standardize and validate the saf...

This episode features Jerry Stevens, Supervisor of Athletic Training for DCPS and Ribault HS Athletic Trainer Tatiana Burrough discussing preparation for basketball season.  Both have worked with very successful basketball programs for men and women.

This episodes features a discussion with someone who filled duel roles at their high school as both an AT & AD.  This brings unique challenges and opportunity. Bart Peterson is our guest today from Palo Verde High in Tucson, AZ. Bart has served on the Board of Director of the National Athletic Trainers Association and held numerous leadership roles in District 7, Rocky Mountain AT Association....

Hear a  conversation with the first female athletic trainer with the Jacksonville Jaguars and learn of her journey, the challenges faced and lessons learned.  She also offers insights on sports safety and the opportunities available to women in the field of athletic training. She also discusses life balance as a newly wed to keep things in perspective. Cassie is the associate athletic trainer with...