Young Harris

Athletic Training

2012-13 New Student-Athlete Packet | 2012-13 Returning Student-Athlete Packet

Athletic Training Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Young Harris College athletic training program to provide comprehensive, high-quality medical services to every Young Harris College student-athlete. This is completed through the education of student-athletes in injury prevention, injury care and rehabilitation, nutrition, training techniques, and healthy choices for life. The Mountain Lion athletic training program continually improves upon the current knowledge available in the sports medicine field regarding the newest treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention techniques in order to enhance each student-athlete's athletic success.

Team Physician

Young Harris College has a partnership with Dr. Brett Davis and the Murphy Medical Group for the comprehensive care of its student-athletes.

Athletic Training Staff

Athletic Training Room: 706.379.5199
Head Athletic Trainer: Beckie Kruse, MEd, ATC 706.379.5191 rmkruse@yhc.edu
Assistant Athletic Trainer: Ryan Smith, ATC 706.379.5191 rtsmith@yhc.edu

Athletic Training for Visiting Teams

There will be a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) at every home sporting event or on call if there are multiple home events taking place at the same time. In the instance that an ATC cannot be at a home sporting event, a Student Athletic Trainer (SAT) will be there with a medical kit and radio. Each SAT is CPR certified and is familiar with the YHC Emergency Action Plan.

If an ATC is not able to travel with your team, please e-mail the Young Harris ATC that will be covering the event or send a letter outlining any treatment plans needed by your athletes. Also, please provide a kit with any necessary supplies. Each sporting event will have a nearby athletic training room or taping area. Listed below is what can be expected at each specific sporting event:

Soccer

Two 10 gallon coolers of water, one sleeve of cups, and one five gallon cooler of injury ice with bags will be provided on visiting bench at least one hour prior to the event’s start time.
Heat/Stim/US/Laser/Whirlpools/Taping & Treatment Tables will be available in the Athletic Training Room in the Athletics Building near the game fields two hours prior to match time.
Crutches/Splint bag/AED will be available if needed.
ATC will be present at all home soccer games.

Cross Country

Water, cups and injury ice with bags will be provided as needed near the finish line.
Crutches/Splint bag/AED will be available if needed.
ATC will be present at all home cross country races.

Basketball

One 10 gallon cooler of water, one sleeve of cups, and one five gallon cooler of injury ice with bags will be provided on visiting bench.
Heat/Stim/US/Taping & Treatment Tables will be available in the Athletic Training Room in the Recreation Center two hours before game time.
Crutches/Splint bag/AED are available if needed.
ATC will be present at all home basketball games.

Baseball & Softball

Two 10 gallon coolers of water, one sleeve of cups, and one five gallon cooler of injury ice with bags will be provided in visiting dugout at least two hours prior to event’s start time.
Heat/Stim/US/Laser/Whirlpools/Taping & Treatment Tables will be available 2-3 hours prior to the event’s start time in the Athletic Training Room in the Athletics Building near the game fields.
Crutches/Splint bag/AED will be available if needed.
ATC will be present at all home sporting events.

Lacrosse

Two 10 gallon coolers of water, one sleeve of cups, and one five gallon cooler of injury ice with bags will be provided on visiting bench at least one hour prior to the event’s start time.
Heat/Stim/US/Laser/Whirlpools/Taping & Treatment Tables will be available in the Athletic Training Room in the Athletics Building near the game fields two hours prior to match time.
Crutches/Splint bag/AED will be available if needed.
ATC will be present at all home lacrosse games.

Tennis

Water, cups, and injury ice with bags will be provided on or near every court at least two hours prior to the event’s start time.
Bottom floor of the Berry House next to the tennis courts is a taping/treatment table. US/Stim can be made available if requested prior to the event.
Crutches/Splint bag/AED will be available if needed.
ATC or SAT will be present at all home sporting events.

Golf

Because these events are off-campus, an ATC will be on call in case of emergency.

Lightning Safety Policy

Lightning is a dangerous phenomenon. Athletic teams that practice and compete outdoors are at risk when weather is inclement. The Athletic Training staff has developed a lightning safety policy to minimize the risk of injury from a lightning strike to YHC’s athletes, coaches, support staff and fans. To monitor lightning the Athletic Training staff, visiting teams, and game-day administrators utilize an automated Lightning Email Alert iStrike Service. Our policy is in accordance with the 2011-2012 NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook regarding lightning safety. A member of the Athletic Training staff will monitor the weather and will notify the game day administrator, head coach, and officials of the presence of a dangerous weather situation and subsequently suspend the activity. In the event that a dangerous scenario presents itself, student-athletes, coaches, staff members, officials, and any spectators or bystanders are required to evacuate to athletic buildings, locker rooms, vehicles, dugouts, or any nearby suitable shelters.

Activity will resume 30 minutes AFTER the last lightning strike within 5 miles.