SPORTS MEDICINE
Grandview Heights Sports Medicine & Athletic Training is provided in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine.
Health & Wellness Ctr: Kirk Sabalka
Email: ksabalka@yahoo.com
Athletic Trainer: Matt Cantrell AT, ATC, CKTP
Email: matt.cantrell@nationwidechildrens.org
Team Physician: Dr. Thomas Pommering, DO
*To schedule with Dr. Pommering please let Matt know or call 614-355-6000
Athletic Training Intern for 2018-2019: Megan Imwalle
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Announcements:
Coaches PAV First Aid Class
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Department will be hosting a First Aid for Coaches (PAV) course at Grandview Heights High School. We hope that if you or one of your coaches needs to renew your Pupil Activity Validation certificate that you will join us at our course. If you have any questions about these courses please contact Nicole Jewell by phone (614-355-6053) or e-mail (Nicole.Jewell@nationwidechildrens.org).
- Location: Grandview Heights High School
1587 West 3rd Avenue
Grandview Heights, OH 43212
- Date: May 28, 2019
- Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Registration at 5:30pm)
- Cost: $15.00
- Link: ghhs-firstaidforcoaches-spring2019.eventbrite.com
Coaches CPR/AED Class
Thursday June 13, 2019 6pm-8pm
Location: HS Library
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grandview-coach-cpr-tickets-58454182032
Doctors Notes:
All athletes who see a physician for an injury/illness must bring a doctor’s note to the athletic trainer with their diagnosis and play restrictions listed before they can return to play. This applies to any injury/illness that affects their ability to participate in athletics.
Resources:
To complete the Concussion Baseline Testing Release Form (High School students only), click on the link below:
http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/neurocognitive-concussion-testing
Want more information about sports medicine topics and tips for the elite high school athlete? Check out:
Hurt knee? 8 signs your athlete’s knee should be examined by a sports medicine professional
Information on our sports medicine clinics and services, concussion clinic, and sports nutrition clinics
There is more information on the Sports Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Engage with us on Facebook and Twitter @NCHSsportsmed
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For Coaches:
Need to get or renew your Pupil Activity Permit? Sign up for First Aid course
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Department will be hosting a First Aid for Coaches (PAV) course at Grandview Heights High School. We hope that if you or one of your coaches needs to renew your Pupil Activity Validation certificate that you will join us at our course. If you have any questions about these courses please contact Nicole Jewell by phone (614-355-6053) or e-mail (Nicole.Jewell@nationwidechildrens.org).
Location: Grandview Heights High School – Library
1587 West 3rd Avenue
Grandview Heights, OH 43212
- Date: May 28, 2019
- Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Registration at 5:30pm)
- Cost: $15.00
- Link: ghhs-firstaidforcoaches-spring2019.eventbrite.com
Need to complete your mandatory concussion training through the Ohio Department of Health? Take one of the two online courses here
Coaches CPR/AED Class
Thursday June 13, 2019 6pm-8pm
Location: HS Library
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grandview-coach-cpr-tickets-58454182032
Note: You must show proof of completion these courses in order to renew/receive your Pupil Activity Permit!