Team Coverage

1. It is the coaches' responsibility to inform the Athletic Training staff of practice/game/match/meet schedules. Practice schedules for Monday through Sunday must be received in the Athletic Training office no later than Thursday of the preceding week. Athletic Training coverage may not be provided for schedule changes made after this time. Coverage will be at the discretion of the Athletic Training staff and possible only if prior arrangements are made. Games/matches/meets affected by inclement weather are the exception.

2. A certified athletic trainer will be on site or available by direct communications (i.e. phone) during all practice sessions. In the absence of a certified athletic trainer, all coaches should be informed of the Emergency Action Plan.

3. A certified athletic trainer will be on site for all designated home games.

4. A certified athletic trainer will travel with teams whenever possible.

5. If a certified athletic trainer is not traveling with your team, the Athletic Training staff will inform the host institution of this and any special needs your team requires. If any student-athletes wish to receive pre-game treatment (i.e. hot pack, E-stim, etc.) at an away contest, they must bring a signed note from a certified athletic trainer or they cannot be guaranteed treatment.

6. Teams not traveling with an athletic trainer will be supplied with a medical kit which must be taken should they desire any medical attention from the host institution (i.e. taping, etc.). All medical kits should be returned to the training room after each game unless indicated otherwise. In the event of an injury, please consult the host certified athletic trainer. This is imperative should the student-athlete wish to seek immediate medical attention (i.e. Emergency Room). Please refer to Injury Reporting Procedures for further clarification.

7. All water coolers, water bottles, etc. utilized in the absence of an athletic trainer should be signed out and returned to the training room or the designated area after each session.