Athletic Training

EA’s athletic training room is located at the very end of the main hall of the Dixon Athletic Center.

Students seeking a new injury evaluation should visit the athletic training room during their lunch period, prior to 12:45 p.m. If a student needs to see an athletic trainer during a different time frame (i.e. during a free period), they should contact the athletic trainer to set up a time. Middle school students must be seen by the school nurse (Laura Hurst) prior to their lunch period in order to retrieve a hall pass to visit us during their lunch recess.

The short time frame immediately after school is reserved for taping, wrapping, and preparing athletes for games and practices. This allows trainers time to communicate with coaches regarding athlete status and provide appropriate treatment. From 3:30 p.m. on, trainers are typically out of office to cover daily competitions and are otherwise available for emergencies only.

Injured student-athletes should report their injury to the athletic trainer in a timely manner to receive proper care and prevent further damage. It is the responsibility of the injured athlete to visit the trainers daily in order to determine their care plan and receive clearance for practice and game participation. The athlete may not return to play until cleared by the trainer. 
If the athlete has seen a doctor for their injury, they must provide the trainers with a written note from their doctor that clearly outlines their athletic restrictions and clearance to return.

Communication with parents regarding their child’s injury will occur at the discretion of the athletic trainer, or if referral is deemed necessary. 
Please note that trainers see a high volume of athletes within a short window of time, so immediate communication is not always possible. If deemed necessary, trainers will communicate important information as soon as they are able. Parents are welcome to reach out with any questions regarding their child’s progress.

What is EA’s Return to Play Policy?

If your injured child has been seen by a doctor, sports injury specialist, or ER/urgent care provider and will be out of school or sports due an injury, a note must be provided from said physician. If full clearance of the athlete cannot be granted, all restrictions and accommodations must be outlined in the physician’s note. Students will not be able to participate in athletic activities without a doctor’s note. Parental notes do not suffice if the child was seen by an outside provider.

All required health documents must be completed and uploaded through the Magnus Health portal, which is linked on the Parent Portal’s Health Resources page. For the purpose of safety, student-athletes will be withheld from activity until required paperwork is received.

Physical exams are valid for one year from the date it was administered. Magnus Health and EA Health Services will notify you as physicals expire. We understand that physicals are completed at different times throughout the year depending on the student’s age. We provide a two-week grace period from the expiration date to allow time for a new appointment to be scheduled. If an updated physical is not received within two weeks from the date of expiration, the student-athlete will be held from all EA athletic activity until a new physical is received without exceptions.