Youth Sports Safety Update
Youth Sport Safety Update is our new Podcast series from the Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program. Our goal is to provide you with relevant information related to youth sports safety through compelling interviews. There are many stories and topics to be shared that will benefit athletes, coaches, and parents as well as athletic trainers, physicians and healthcare providers. JSMP is dedicated to youth sports injury through awareness, advocacy, and prevention. Episodes are hosted by Bob Sefcik, Executive Director of JSMP, and produced by Jim Mackie, JSMP Program Development.
Youth Sports Safety Update
FHSAA Safety Policies 40-43 Updates
JSMP Executive Director Bob Sefcik, Duval County Director of Athletics Tammie Talley and Jerry Stevens, Supervisor of Athletic Training for Duval County Schools discuss updates to safety policies 60-43 related to Head, Heat, Heart and EAP's.
Also, reference Concussion Resource Tool CRT6
Key Takeaways & Call to Action: to be added here & to show notes.
A. Athletic Trainers should take the time to comprehend your Florida statute(s), your scope of practice to be compliant.
B. Athletic Directors and Coaches should be compliant with Policies 40-43 with regards to athlete safety
C. Review each policy as you would prepare for a practice or game to develop a winning strategy.
FHSAA Handbook Pages 104-110, Policies # 40-43
Policy 40 Concussion, Policy 41 Heat, Policy 42 Sudden Cardiac Arrest, & Policy 43 Emergency Action Plans
https://fhsaa.com/documents/2023/7/13//2324_handbook.pdf?id=4394
Robert Sefcik, MS, LAT, ATC
Executive Director
Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program
Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com
904-202-4332
Jerry Stevens, LAT, ATC
Supervisor, District Sports Medicine
Duval County Public Schools
A.T.A.F. Hall of Fame
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Tammie K. Talley, CAA
Duval County Public Schools
Director of Athletics
*FACA Past President
*FIAAA Secretary & Higher Education Chairperson
*FHSAA Leadership Council
*Walk Off Charities – Board of Directors
www.duvalschools.org/athletics
To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast
https://Jaxsmp.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP
3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291
Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332
Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine https://fasmed.fadss.org/
Disclaimers:
Guests of the show are stakeholders of youth sports safety. Views and conclusions expressed in this program are those of the guest(s) and not necessarily those of the employees, administration, or associated staff of JSMP. and does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion discussed.
The JSMP is also the managing partner of the Florida Alliance of Sports Medicine, or FASMED which is a state-wide coalition of sports medicine physicians who are engaged in promoting the highest level of high school sports safety through education, awareness, and access to medical resources to keep kids safe.
All material presented in this program is provided for information only and should not be construed as professional advice. Any use of this podcast without the express written consent of the JSMP or FASMed is strictly prohibited.