Athletic Training

Assistant Athletic Trainers work under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and assist in the care of student-athletes including the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries.

A trainer attends each home athletic game in case the need for medical care arises.

What is a  Certified Athletic Trainer?

An Athletic Trainer is a health care professional who provides professional care, early evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, and medical referrals. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association for providing quality health care and educating athletes and coaches about injury prevention.

What does an Athletic Trainer do?

•  Injury/Illness Prevention and wellness protection
• Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
• Immediate and emergency care
• Treatment and rehabilitation
• Professional health and well-being training

All athletic injuries should be reported to Wilbraham & Monson’s trainers in order for proper care and follow-up. If athletes are medically excused from practices or games due to an injury or illness, they must provide information from their physician before they can return to play. Should an injury occur after hours or at an away game, the coach will notify the Head Trainer.

WMA has designated the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician to oversee the implementation of policies and protocols governing the prevention and management of head injuries. In addition, they are responsible for supporting and enforcing the protocols, documentation, required training and reporting of head injuries.

Each year, the Head Athletic Trainer presents concussion information to the community including: prevention, signs and symptoms, causes, recovery and return to play. Each season an Athletic Trainer works with each team to ensure equipment fits properly and instructs coaches in current best practices in their sport.

Form: Head injury/Concussion Protocol

WMA was honored with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Safe Sports School award. The award champions safety and recognizes secondary schools that have met the recommended standards to improve safety in sports. The award reinforces the importance of providing the best level of care, injury prevention, and treatment.

A certified athletic trainer will be available for all  games played at WMA, either in person or on a cell phone. The Wilbraham & Monson Athletic Training Room in the Athletic Center is available to visiting teams. Pre-game taping and treatment (if necessary) are available if we are notified in advance. Visiting teams should provide their own supplies (since what they are accustomed to may be different from what Wilbraham & Monson’s trainers have on hand).