As a football coaching staff who represents St. Augustine High School, it is our singular most important objective to maintain the highest level of integrity at all times. We are hired as teachers of the game of football. The young men who we educate are a reflection of our morals, leadership and values. It is important that the teachings are instilled in a way that best exemplifies a standard of excellence to the educational development of high school students. In the sport of high school football, the prize goes to the winners. However, we will not compromise our integrity or ethics in order to get that prize. We will uphold a high level of moral values in our race toward success. We will consistently stay the course in trying to win with both great professionalism and honor to our school. Winning will happen because of the proper foundation built by our staff. Success is a result of hard work and commitment. It is important to find the right coaches, athletes and support staff who will work together in order to win. Individuals who are willing to work together and buy into a common goal give our team the best chance for positive results. We must respect our peers, players, and staff members in order to reach our highest level of success. It is always about the team and what contribution we can make collectively to perform at our best. We must believe and trust one another for St. Augustine High School Football to be successful.
Coaches at St. Augustine are leaders. That much is expected, but in truth we aspire to be much more. We are not satisfied with getting our players to work by telling them to do something. We want their movements to involve understanding and awareness learned by preparation and repetition. We are more satisfied when players develop and achieve success within the team setting to promote common goals. Sometimes we must be resolute in our demands and sometimes we must be patient. Other times we hope to observe and allow the player to find success or failure in his own actions but we have to be ready with a response at all times. We expect our players to focus on developing their FBI and holding them accountable. We can t make this demand without concern, awareness, and understanding that our players have stressors on campus and off that they must manage. The little things matter! If we are blind to a single fault we are doing our players a disservice. Our biggest challenge is to separate a player s mistakes from carelessness. In short, if we expect greatness in our players, we must demand and exemplify greatness in our efforts to coach them.
Do's and Dont s for Saints Football Parents DO FOR YOURSELF: Get vicarious pleasure from your son's participation, but do not become overly ego-involved Try to enjoy yourself at competitions. Your unhappiness can cause your son to feel guilty Look relaxed, calm and positive and energized when watching your son compete. Your attitude influences how your son feels and performs DON'T FOR YOURSELF: Base your self-esteem and sense of success on your sons football career Care too much about your sons performance in practice and competition Lose perspective about the importance of your son's sports participation
DO WITH OTHER PARENTS: Make friends with other parents at events. Socializing can make the event more fun for you. Volunteer as much as you can. Athletic success depend upon the time and energy of involved parents. Police your own ranks: Work with other parents to ensure that all parents behave appropriately at practices and competitions. DON'T WITH OTHER PARENTS: Make enemies of other parents. Talk about others in the sports community negatively. Talk to them face to face. It is more constructive.
DO FOR YOUR SONS: Provide guidance for your son, but do not force or pressure them. Assist them in setting realistic goals for participation. Emphasize fun, skill development, discipline, and other benefits of sports Show interest in their participation: help them get to practice, attend competitions, and ask questions. Provide a healthy perspective to help your son understand success and failure. Intervene if your son s behavior is unacceptable during practice or competitions. Understand that your son may need a break from sports occasionally. Give your son some space when needed. Allow them to problem solve difficult situations. Guide them, don t do for them. Keep a sense of humor. If you are having fun and laughing, so will your son. Provide regular encouragement. Be a healthy role model for your son by being positive and relaxed at competitions and by having balance in your life.
DON'T WITH YOUR SON: EXPECT YOUR SON TO GET ANYTHING MORE FROM THEIR SPORT THAN A GOOD TIME, PHYSICAL FITNESS, MASTERY AND LOVE OF SPORT, AND TRANSFERABLE LIFE SKILLS. Ignore your son s bad behavior in practice or competitions. Ask your son to talk with you immediately after a competition. (Especially a loss) Show negative emotions while watching them perform. Make your son feel guilty for the time, energy and money you are spending and the sacrifices you are making. Think of your son s sports participation as an investment for which you expect a return. College Scholarships! Live out your own dreams through your son s sports participation. Compare your son s progress with that of other players. Expect anything from your son except their best effort.
DO WITH COACHES: Leave the coaching to the coaches. They work hard to win games. Give them any support they need to help them do their jobs better. Communicate with them about your sons, you can learn about your son from each other. Inform them of relevant issues at home that might affect your son at practice. Inquire about the progress of your son. You have a right to know. Make the coaches your allies. DON'T WITH COACHES: Interfere with their coaching during practice or competitions. Talk negatively at home about your son s coaches. Talk to Coaches about playing time, level of competition, or position.
Be respectful to coaches/teachers/staff. Take care of your responsibility clean up the locker room and meeting rooms. Be coachable. Give your best as a student/athlete. Have good character on and off the field. Avoid negative talk among yourselves. Don t be a locker room lawyer. Have cell phones and hats off in meetings and sit up straight. Communicate with Coaches when late or unable to attend football activities. Use appropriate language at all times - someone is always listening. Always bring Focus and Effort, it s within control. Work with outside coaches, trainers, or football club teams without approval. *10-pushup rule is always in effect to remind you to correct your behavior.
With the continuous growth of social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Snap Chat, and Instagram, it is important to be aware of the positive and negative uses of social media. When used responsibly Social Media Can serve many purposes: Good way to connect with your friends and family. Good way to promote initiatives, news, and community relations activities Social Media DO S Discuss your interests Discuss community or charity affiliations/projects that you are involved in Post positive comments and pictures of yourself SPELL-CHECK Social Media Dont s Don t criticize the officials, players, coaches, or fans of an opposing team or our team Don t use social media sites before games, give updates during games, or use directly after games (emotions may be high and you might say something you will regret) Don t use obscene language Don t post any information or pictures, tweet, or text when you re upset or angry Don t make violent or threatening statements Don t refer to women using derogatory words
Don t use derogatory or discriminatory words to describe someone s raceeven your own Don t post anything that displays you violating your school or team conduct policies Important Things to Remember: Don t post or tweet anything you wouldn t say to a stadium full of people. Although you may be alone when you re tweeting or posting information, remember once you put something in cyber space it is there for everyone and anyone to see. Meanings can often get lost in written communication the Mehrabian Study of Communication found that information is communicated primarily through facial expression/body language: 7% spoken words 38% verbal tone 55% facial expression/body language NOTE: The information you Tweet is never gone. The library of congress catalogs all tweets.
2018 Important football dates Physicals June 2 rd 7:45-12PM register on-line Strength testing after finals June 7 th Athletic paperwork online soon SDSU Passing Tournament Var-JV June 15 th and 16th LCC Passing Tournament June 16 th Var Mandatory SSS June 11th-July 13th Varsity 3:00-5:00 PM M, T, Th, Fr. JV 1:00-3:00 PM M, T, Th, Fr Frosh 9:00-11:00 AM (Frosh attending summer school 1:00-3:00 PM) Sign up online SAHS.org Youth Camp July 7 th 9:00-1:00 (Mandatory for incoming Frosh) Youth Camp July 14 th 9:00-1:00 (Mandatory for incoming Frosh) AD s are due for returning players June 13 th AD s are due for incoming players August 9th beach workout Varsity July 13 th Mandatory Sr. Parent BBQ Saturday June 30 th Dead Period (vacation) July 15-29 Fall Football Practice (Hell week) July 30th Team pictures August 7 th (All Levels)
St. Augustine Varsity Football 2018 Day Date Opponent Site Time Friday Aug. 10 Olympian Olympian 6:00 Friday Aug. 17 BONITA VISTA Bonita Vista 7:00 Friday Aug. 24 SANTA FE CHRISTIAN SD Mesa College 7:00 Friday Aug. 31 LOYOLA Loyola 7:00 Friday Sept. 7 OTAY RANCH SD Mesa College 7:00 Friday Sept. 14 HELIX Helix High School 7:00 Friday Sept. 21 BYE Friday Sept. 28 LINCOLN* SD Mesa College 7:00 Friday Oct. 5 CATHEDRAL* SD Mesa College 7:00 Friday Oct. 12 MADISON* Madison High School 6:30 Friday Oct. 19 PT. LOMA* Pt. Loma High School 6:30 Friday Oct. 26 MORSE SD Mesa College 7:00 Friday Nov.2,9,16 CIF Play-offs TBA 7:00 Fri-Sat Nov. 23,24 CIF Finals TBA TBA
St. Augustine Junior Varsity Football 2018 Day Date Opponent Site Time Friday Aug. 10 Olympian Olympian 4:30 Thursday Aug. 16 BONITA VISTA Bonita Vista 3:30 Thusday Aug. 23 SANTA FE CHRISTIAN Saints 3:30 Thursday Aug. 31 LOYOLA Loyola 3:15 Thursday Sept. 6 Otay Ranch Saints 3:30 Thursday Sept. 13 HELIX Helix High School 4:30 Thursday Sept. 21 Bye 3:30 Thursday Sept. 27 LINCOLN* Saints 3:30 Thursday Oct. 4 CATHEDRAL* Saints 3:30 Thursday Oct. 12 MADISON* Madison High School 3:30 Thursday Oct. 18 PT. LOMA* Pt. Loma High School 3:30 Thursday Oct. 25 Morse Saints 3:30
St. Augustine Junior Varsity Football 2018 Day Date Opponent Site Time Friday Aug. 10 Olympian Olympian 4:30 Thursday Aug. 16 BONITA VISTA Bonita Vista 3:30 Thusday Aug. 23 SANTA FE CHRISTIAN Saints 3:30 Thursday Aug. 31 LOYOLA Loyola 3:15 Thursday Sept. 6 Otay Ranch Saints 3:30 Thursday Sept. 13 HELIX Helix High School 4:30 Thursday Sept. 21 ye 3:30 Thursday Sept. 27 LINCOLN* Saints 3:30 Thursday Oct. 4 CATHEDRAL* Saints 3:30 Thursday Oct. 12 MADISON* Madison High School 3:30 Thursday Oct. 18 PT. LOMA* Pt. Loma High School 3:30 Thursday Oct. 25 Morse Saints 3:30
ALL PLAYERS AND PARENTS July 30 th is the start of our 2018 football season, we will practice or play everyday with the exception of Sundays. All practices are mandatory, please attempt to schedule appointments before July 30th. Unexcused absences could result in suspension or dismissal from team. Please have player communicate any emergencies that may arise to coach. Schedules and times don t change without unforeseen circumstances. We will communicate as soon as possible with any schedule change or adjustments. 18 Hour rule practice, meetings, lift, competition Full contact rule Football teams are limited to two days per week of full contact practice, with no more than 90 minutes of full contact on each of those days during the season of sport.
Varsity/JV July 30 th, Aug 1 st, Aug 3 rd, Aug 6 th, Aug 8 th, 8:00 am Equipment issue / Taping 9:00 10:45 Practice 11:15 12:00 Brunch 12:05 12:30 JV Lift 1:00 1:45 Varsity Meet 3:00 4:45 Practice 5:00 5:30 Equipment / Treatment July 31 st, Aug 2 nd, Aug 4 th, Aug 7 th, Aug 9 th 12:30-1:15 Varsity Meet/JV Lift 1:30 2:15 Lunch 3:15 5:00 Practice 5:00-5:30 Treatment
Freshmen July 30 th,31 st, Aug 1 st,2 nd,3 rd,4 th,6 th,7 th,8 th,9 th 10:30 1:00 Practice 1:00 1:30 Lunch 1:30 2:00 Team Meeting (or lift) 2:00 4:00 Equipment Issues Players are free to go home after they received their equipment. Saturday August 4th Purple versus Gold Scrimmage 10:30 1:00 Scrimmage Offense vs. Defense 1:00 1:15 Lunch 1:15 1:30 Equipment adjustments if needed 2:00 3:00 Lifting 3:00 Parent Pick-up
Sunday: NO PRACTICE Monday: 1:15-3:15 Freshmen Practice 3:30-4:00 Freshmen Gold Lift/Purple Meeting 2:15-3:00 Varsity Meeting/JV Lift 3:00-3:20 Tape and Dress 3:30-5:30 Varsity/JV Practice Tuesday: 1:15-3:15 Freshmen Practice 3:30-4:00 Freshmen Purple Lift/Gold Meeting 2:15-2:45 Varsity Lift /JV Meeting 2:45-3:20 Tape and Dress 3:30-5:30 Varsity/JV Practice 5:30 Player Treatment Wednesday: 12:45-3:00 Freshmen Practice 3:00-3:30 Freshmen Gold Lift/Purple Meeting 2:15-2:45 Varsity Meeting/JV Lift 2:45-3:15 Tape and Dress 3:30-5:30 Varsity/JV Practice 5:30 Player Treatment
Thursday: Freshmen/JV Game Day (practice August 17 th ) 2:10-3:00 Varsity Practice 3:15-3:45 Varsity Meeting/Test 4:00-4:30 Varsity Lift Friday Game Day: Varsity 1:00-1:45 JV Lift 1:45-2:15 Freshmen Purple Lift 12:15-2:15 Freshmen Practice 3:00-3:30 Varsity Team Mass 3:30-3:45 Varsity Team Meal 3:45-4:30 Player Dress 4:30-4:45 Offense-Defense Walk-Through 4:45-4:50 Team Prayer and Meeting 4:55 Varsity Load Buses Saturday: 8:30 Varsity Lift and Run 9:30 Varsity Treatment 10:30 Varsity Team Meeting Film 12:00 Coaches Meeting
Game Sportsmanship Parent/Son/Coach Relationship Playing Time Position Change Starters vs. 2 nd String Frosh/JV/Varsity Rosters Freshmen Purple and Gold Two in season sport (Club) Personal Coaches/Trainers/7on7 off season Equipment (helmet/pads)
Coaches Role Evaluate athlete s size, speed, athletic potential Determine athlete s level of talents Evaluate athlete s NCAA Eligibility Evaluate athlete s State/UC Eligibility Recommend College Prospects to College Recruiters Interview potential prospects; determine realistic goals Prepare transcripts, game film, and highlight film The high school Coaches role is simple: we recommend players who we believe have the potential to play at the next level to college recruiters. It is the Recruiter s role to evaluate film, practice, and games to determine if recommended players have the talent to be considered for a scholarship.
Player s Role Prepare academically (16 core, UC, STATE) Apply to NCAA Clearinghouse (Amateurism) Apply to University before deadlines Have a successful Jr. and Sr. Year Athletically Parent s Role Allow players to communicate to all college coaches, don t become apart of process until an offer is received. Take unofficial visits when possible help guide the why in selecting a college. Attend recruiting meeting Ask Coach Kremer if you have questions Recruiter s Role Evaluate film Evaluate transcripts Evaluate Character Evaluate practice and game performance Make recommendations to staff
Players will always run on and off the field. You will never be wrong when you are running between the lines. Stretching: Have a purpose. Execute the assignment. Do not waste this opportunity to prepare your body for practice. Practice Tempo: Players and coaches need to understand the difference. Live Contact: Everyone is live, full take down tackle, including the quarterback. Cut-blocks and crack-back blocks are permitted. (3 rd Down, Special CAT) Full Contact: Running-back is live, full take down, no hits on Quarterback, no cut-blocks or crack-back blocks. Thud Tempo: wrap up Running-back, everyone stays on feet and off the ground. RB must stop and continue to finish on whistle. (Team, 7on7, Inside Run) Tag Off Tempo: Stop on contact for linemen, skill players swarm to ball and tag the ball carrier. (7on7, Walk-through) Scrimmage Situations: Live! Play the game by the rules. Game day intensity. In all drills use caution and intelligence in every situation. Leading with your helmet on a defenseless player will not be tolerated.
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St. Augustine H.S. Alma Mater When the twilight shadows gather Out upon the campus green, When the blue and purple night Comes stealing on the scene, Loyal Sons of St. Augustine Sing a hymn of praise To our dear old Alma Mater And our high school days. St. Augustine, St. Augustine When we leave your sheltering walls, We will leave an echo ringing Through your treasured halls. We will leave an echo ringing In the starlight cold, While our memories are singing Purple and the Gold.
St. Augustine High School FIGHT SONG Fight on you Saints, Keep your heads in the air. March down the field for Dear St. Augustine High School Cinch up your belts and fight on For her name: Go, go you Saintsmen and you ll Win this game.
As a player that represents St. Augustine High School Football it is my responsibility and duty to up hold the greatest level of integrity, character, and loyally to my family, school, community, and team at all times. It is my responsibility to uphold the mission of our school and football program. Failure to uphold the following rules will result in disciplinary actions up to and including suspension and dismissal from the team. The severity of the rules that are broken could result in game suspension or permanent dismissal from the team. 1. I will be on time to all practices, meeting, classes, and football activities. 2. I will not miss practice, meetings, or football activities without prior approval from Staff. 3. I will not use foul language. 4. I will maintain the highest level of respect to my coaches, teachers, and the administration. 5. I will follow all school policies and regulations. 6. I will not talk negatively with our about my Teammates or Coaches. 7. I will participate in community service and fundraisers conducted by our staff. 8. I will participate in off season weight room conditioning and SSS. 9. I will give my best effort at all times in the classroom, weight room, and practice. 10. I will not experiment with or abuse alcohol or any illegal drugs. 11. I will not train with an off campus coach or participate in football club teams without approval. I will abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the Saint Augustine High School football program and Staff. Student Athlete signature: Date: I will support all rules and regulations set forth by the St. Augustine High School Football program and Staff. Parent/Guardian signature: Date:
Rules Always be on time. Safety is always our number one concern, take spotting seriously, always rerack the weight when done with lift. Wear purple Saints shirt. Wear proper shoes, no flip flops or vans. Always complete workout assigned for that day. Always give maximum effort. Be a leader and motivate your teammates. Do the extra things if done with workout early.
DOWNLOAD THE NUTRITION GUIDE!!!! High demands of sports and S&C Breakfast/Pack Lunch/Quality Dinner. Nutrient dense foods!!! Healthy snacks-high in protein, nutrient dense, low in sugar Lean protein Fats (GOOD FATS) are our friends Carbs not the enemy but, you must earn them-best pre & post WO Hydrate (see pee chart) When in doubt meat and veggies If cost is an issue contact me. It is cheaper to eat healthy! Meal Prep? Parents.. you can have a huge influence on your athletes results or lack thereof.
Water and electrolyte replacement Electrolytes Calcium Potassium Sodium
FORMS will be completed on line this year Available MID July on sahs.org, Gold Tab: STUDENT RECORD/ EMERGENCY FORM Emergency Form Drug Testing Registration CIF ethics Concussion information Sudden Cardiac Arrest The only hard copy forms: Pre-participation physical Immunization record (9 th GR) Tdap, (Adacel, Boosterix) Please make copies of all paperwork.
If your son has a medical condition, please let me know See me first If your son has an injury that requires the evaluation/ care of a doctor, we will need a written note when he is cleared Note from Mom/Dad not sufficient
Please remember that your son could suffer a serious injury at anytime. If your son does become injured and I deem it necessary for him to see a physician or you take him to see a physician, I cannot legally, or ethically, allow him to return to play without a physician s clearance. Unfortunately, I cannot accept a letter from mom or dad stating it is okay for my son to play, unless of course you are a physician, MD or DO. (not Ph.D., Chiropractor, Pharmacist etc.)
Dr. Valletta, DO Orthopedic Surgeon Offices in Coronado, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla (UTC) 858-657-0000 Option 2 Dr. Corman, MD San Diego Sports Medicine Alvarado Road and Sorrento Valley Road (619) 229-3932
A brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the body or the head that results in disturbance in brain function. Rotation or movement of the brain inside the skull
A concussion is a brain injury that: Is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body. Can Change the way your brain normally works. Can occur during practices or games in any sport or recreational activity. Can happen even if you haven t been knocked out. Can be serious even if you ve just been dinged or had your bell rung. All concussions are serious. A concussion can affect your ability to do schoolwork and other activities (such as playing video games, working on a computer, studying, driving, or exercising). Most people with concussion get better, but it is important to give your brain time to heal. What are the symptoms of a concussion? You can t see a concussion but you might notice one or more of the symptoms listed below or that you don t feel right soon after, a few days after, or even weeks after the injury. Headache or pressure in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Bothered by light or noise Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Difficulty paying attention Memory problems Confusion
What should I do if I think I have a concussion? Tell your coaches and your parents. Never ignore a bump or blow to the head even if you feel fine. Also, tell your coach right away if you think you have a concussion or if one of your teammates might have a concussion. Get medical check-up. A doctor or other health care professional can tell if you have a concussion and when it is OK to return to play. Give yourself time to get better. If you have a concussion, your brain needs time to heal. While your brain is still healing, you are much more likely to have another concussion. Repeat concussions can increase the time it takes for you to recover and may cause more damage to your brain. It is important to rest and not return to play until you get the OK from your health care professional that you are symptom-free. How can I prevent a concussion? Every sport is different, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Use the proper sports equipment, including personal protection equipment. In order for equipment to protect you, it must be: The right equipment for the game, position, or activity Worn correctly and the correct size and fit Used every time you play or practice Follow your coach s rules for safety and the rules of the sport Practice good sportsmanship at all times IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A CONCUSSION: DON T HIDE IT. REPORT IT. TAKE TIME TO RECOVER. IT S BETTER TO MISS ONE GAME THAN THE WHOLE SEASON.
Only 10% of concussions result in an LOC May be from indirect blow Most concussions do NOT require imaging Concussions can affect school work Helmets can NOT prevent all concussions Not a ding
Sx/Sy may appear right away, or may be delayed for 24-72 hours after the hit. Severity of concussions are determined on number, severity and length of symptoms
Appears dazed and confused/ vacant stare Confusion about position Forgets instructions Inability to focus Moves clumsily Slow to answer questions Memory problems Personality changes Any loss of consciousness
Headache or pressure in your head Nausea Dizziness or balance problems Sensitive to light or noise Feeling out of it Concentration problems Vision problems Irritability Fatigues easily doesn t feel right
Ca Ed Code 49475 An athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in an athletic activity shall be immediately removed from the athletic activity for the remainder of the day, and shall not be permitted to return to the athletic activity until he or she is evaluated by a licensed health care provider. The athlete shall not be permitted to return to the athletic activity until he or she receives written clearance to return to the athletic activity from a licensed health care provider. If the licensed health care provider determines that the athlete sustained a concussion or a head injury, the athlete shall also complete a graduated return-toplay protocol of no less than seven days in duration under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. CIF mandates MD/DO
Do: Turn off your phone Wear sunglasses when you re outside Stay home from school for a few days or only go for half days Cut down on your schoolwork Hydrate Eat well balanced diet Reduce all physical activity Don t: Don t take advil until Dr. OK Don t drive Don t text, play video games, or go online Don t go out with friends Don t wake up your teen every couple of hours Don t play sports until your doctor/ AT says it s okay
Some athletes need academic modifications to help the recovering process Extra time for HW Reduce workload Team effort between athlete, parent, athletic trainer, academic councilors, teachers Must RTL before RTP
Written clearance/instructions from MD/DO Check in Daily with Ms. Villa Symptom checklist RTP plan is supervised by Ms. Villa
Step 1: Rest and recover Step 2: Light aerobic exercise (walk or bike) Step 3: Moderate aerobic exercise/ sport agility Step 4: Heavy exercise (heavy lifting/ sprinting) Step 5: Non-contact practice Step 6: Full Contact practice Step 7: Full Contact Game
Step 2 may not take place until athlete is symptom free > 24-48 hours May not skip a step May not complete more than on step within a 24 hour period 24 hours between each step Each step can take several days or weeks (A step A day)
Take a lot longer to get better Have a brain injury that never heals Be out of sports for a very long time Or - though rare - if you get another concussion before you ve healed, you could wind up dead
Injury Remove from Play Parents monitor for red flags Evaluated by MD/DO Academic accommodations Written clearance to begin RTP Daily symptom check with AT Complete RTP process
Don t hide it. Report it! Only a health care professional can tell you if you have a concussion and when it s OK to return to play. Take Time to Heal
Christopher C. Giza, Jeffrey S. Kutcher, Stephen Ashwal, et al. Summary of evidence-based guideline update: Evaluation and management of concussion in sports. Neurology 2013;80;2250-2257 Published Online before print March 18, 2013. DOI 10.1212/WNL.0b013e31828d57dd Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport the 4 th International Conference on Concussion in Sport Held in Zurich, November 2012. Clin J Sport Med 2013;23:89 117) http://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/ http://www.cifstate.org/sports-medicine/concussions/index http://brain101.orcasinc.com/5300/ San Diego Sports Medicine: https://sdsm.com/ http://www.sdsportsmedicineandfamilyhealth.com/sportsmedicine/2011/03/18/concussion-management-program-2/
When the heart stops beating Blood cannot get to brain and vital organs Teen collapses and stops breathing SCA is a malfunction in the heart s electrical system SCA is Not a Heart Attack Can be congenital or genetic SCA FAQs What are the causes of SCA? How common is SCA? Who is at risk? What are the warning signs? What should you do if your teen has sx/sy? How can conditions of SCA be detected? How can I get my teen screened?
Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation August 28 th at Bonita Vista HS October 2 nd at Ramona HS December 4 th at Monte Vista HS 9 am 3 pm epsavealife.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvu9ythdxha Eric s story
When the heart stops beating Blood cannot get to brain and vital organs Teen collapses and stops breathing SCA is a malfunction in the heart s electrical system SCA is Not a Heart Attack Can be congenital or genetic
What are the causes of SCA? How common is SCA? Who is at risk? What are the warning signs? What should you do if your teen has sx/sy? How can conditions of SCA be detected? How can I get my teen screened?
A defect in the structure of the heart An electrical defect in the heart Blow to the chest Drug use
SCA is the 2 nd leading cause of death in youth < 25 SCA is the # 1 killer of student athletes during exercise
SCA is more likely to occur during exercise Family hx of known heart abnormalities or sudden death < 50 Family hx of unexplained fainting or seizures Personal hx of sx/sy Use of drugs, excessive energy drinks or performance enhancing supplements
A heart condition often has no warning signs Signs may be mistaken for out of shape, and I just need to train harder. Sometimes athletes ignore symptoms, thinking they will just go away. Symptoms go unreported because athlete doesn t want to lose playing time
Fainting or seizure, esp. during or right after exercise Excessive shortness of breath during exercise Racing or fluttering heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat Repeated dizziness or lightheadedness Chest pain or discomfort during exercise Excessive, unexpected fatigue during or after exercise
Get a follow up with your primary care physician as soon as possible Notify your MD if your teen has any of the family history risk factors Determine if further testing is needed With a cardiologist
Physical exam and medical history Let your doctor know if your teen has a personal or family history of risk factors Get a HEART SCREEN. An EKG is an effective diagnostic tool that detects irregularities.
Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation August 28 th at Bonita Vista HS October 2 nd at Ramona HS December 4 th at Monte Vista HS 9 am 3 pm epsavealife.org
If your son has a medical condition, please let me know If your son has an injury that requires the evaluation/ care of a doctor, we will need a written note when he is cleared Note from Mom/Dad not sufficient
Dr. Valletta, DO Valletta Orthopaedics Offices in Coronado, Kearny Mesa, and La Jolla (UTC) (858) 657-0000 Dr. Corman San Diego Sports Medicine Alvarado Road and Sorrento Valley Road (619) 229-3932