Youth Sports Safety Update

John Lopez, now retired, was most recently the  assistant athletic director for sports medicine and head athletic trainer at Newberry College. Lopez joins Newberry from Coppin State University, where he served as the director of sports medicine and as the head athletic trainer for the Eagles. Lopez is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Mid-Atlantic Athletic Tra...

Dr. Sarah Lahey, Clinical Psychologist, Director of Psychological services at Brooks Rehabilitation and a concussion consultant to the National Football League discusses her role and the importance of proper concussion management following injury. Dr. Lahey is a leading authority in research and rehabilitation following concussion. She holds leadership positions in several national organizations a...

Our episode features NBC Sports Medicine Analyst and well known physical therapist & athletic trainer Mike Ryan discussing critical issues regarding exercise and the heat. He will explain the Olympic preparations as well as practical advice for AT's, parents, athletes & coaches. Mike Ryan is an expert in the Sports Medicine field. As a 26 year certified athletic trainer and registered...

A special edition with JSMP Executive Director Bob Sefcik discussing Sports Concussion, the Florida Law as it relates to assessment and safe return to play.  Learn what you need to know to be safe.

What are heat illnesses? Heat illnesses are a spectrum of illnesses that occur due to heat exposure. This heat exposure can come from either environmental heat (air temperature) or simply intense exercise. These conditions can range from minor heat cramps to life-threatening heat stroke  Helpful Links https://www.jaxsmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Heat-Illnesses-Infographic_v04.pdf https://ksi....

Today, Jim will provide you a brief summary of a recent interview with Dr. Bradley Elias, Medical Director for the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department (JFRD) and Jerry Stevens, Supervisor of Athletic Training for the Duval County Public Schools.  Is your school properly prepared with an Emergency Action Plan specific to your venue.  Who and how will you respond when and emergency occurs at y...

Today, we spotlight two of our Duval County Public Schools Certified Athletic Trainers. Ashley Alvarez of Terry Parker High School and Blake Mace of Englewood High School.  Both were a part of Project 17, a program to place certified athletic trainers in the Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville FL. Each brings their unique skill set and personality to provide the best of care for all of the...

Foam rolling is not  a new craze, but it's time to "get on  a roll" to make it  a part on ones, recovery, injury treatment and fitness plan.  Mike Ryan, PT, ATC, LAT, PEC & CES is author of "Foam Rolling for Dummies"  and will guide you through selection of the proper roller as well as express the benefits for muscle tissue.  Mike is a veteran of 26 years as an athleti...

Project 17 is a community supported program to place full time certified athletic trainers in the 17 Duval County Public High Schools.  This groundbreaking program comes to a milestone  as the final two certified athletic trainers have completed their graduate degrees from Jacksonville University while serving at Fletcher and Atlantic Coast high schools.  Cody Gresham and Michael Davis discuss wit...

Youth sports safety is a hot topic throughout our nation.  Florida is leading the way by implementing new policies and procedures to keep our kids safe while playing sports. Today’s show introduces top youth sports safety expert Dr. Douglas Casa from the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut and Mrs. Laurie Martin Giordano a parent advocate for sports safety here in Florida.  ...

Emergency Action Planning is a critical plan in-place before an accident, injury or incident occurs. No matter what the venue or sports event, there needs to be a plan in place to help coordinate personnel and respond quickly to save lives. We talk with Dr. Bradly Elias, Medical Director of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) and Jerry Stevens, Coordinator of Athletic Training for t...

Patric young is right here from Jacksonville, FL.  He played basketball and baseball at Providence High, basketball with the Florida Gators and professionally oversees too in Greece, Turkey, Italy & Israel (Hapoel Gilboa Galil, Israeli Basketball Premier League ) He is an entrepreneur with a new Podcast titled The Young & the Rowdies which follows Florida Gator Basketball. He is a primary...

Asthma in sports is a condition to prepare for, properly monitor and respond to in an emergency. Our Wolfson Children' s Hospital and THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health Asthma Educator Carey Smith and Bob talk about positive strategies to manage Asthma in Sports in this new episode.  Do you have an Asthma Action Plan for your child or athletes? https://www.jaxsmp.com Asthma Action Plan Green...

This episode features two seasoned certified athletic trainers, with your host Bob Sefcik, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program and Jim Mackie, JSMP Program Development. They discuss JSMP's impact as a non-profit sports safety awareness, advocacy and prevention program in North Florida. This program supports athletic trainers, physicians, healthcare providers as well...