Athletic Training

Athletic Trainers (AT) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. ATs have been recognized as health care providers by the American Medical Association since 1990. 

Beginning in 2022, all ATs that wish to be certified through the Board of Certification, Inc. must obtain a Master's degree from a CAATE accredited program. California is the only state that does not regulate the profession of Athletic Training. This means that anyone can claim to be an AT and work with athletes without proper education.

The athletic training room, which includes the Trainer's office, is located in the gym between the old gym and the boy's locker room. 

• Sign in every time you come in
• Be respectful of everyone and the equipment you use
• No offensive language or comments
• Take off all cleats outside of the room
• Take out your earbuds when we’re talking
• Don’t leave your trash in the room
• Do not enter the athletic trainer’s office
• No pictures or videos may be taken of athletes getting treatment or doing rehabilitation
• Only use equipment that the AT tells you to use
• Clean every piece of equipment and table that you use
• Wear a mask at all times and keep 6’ distance from other athletes, unless behind a barrier

Per CIF Concussion Protocol: A student-athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time for the remainder of the day. A student-athlete who has been removed from play may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider (MD, DO) trained in education and management of concussion and receives written clearance to return to play from that health care provider. If a licensed health care provider, trained in education and management of concussion, determines that the athlete sustained a concussion or a head injury, the athlete is required to complete a graduated return-to-play protocol of no less than seven (7) full days from the time of diagnosis under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. On a yearly basis, a concussion and head injury information sheet shall be signed and returned by all athletes and the athlete’s parent(s) / guardian(s) / caregiver before the athlete’s initial practice or competition.

1. Visit doctor for initial evaluation and get a note with diagnosis listed

2. Return doctor’s note to the athletic trainer

3. See athletic trainer on daily basis to monitor progress

4. Complete Return to Play Protocol through Step 6

5. Return to doctor for final clearance for full contact (new doctor referral / clearance note from the athletic trainer)

6. Bring final clearance note to the athletic trainer

Participation During Injury

When a student‑athlete is unable to take part in scheduled tryouts because of an injury, the school can offer an adjusted pathway that protects the athlete’s health while keeping the process fair and consistent.

Alternative Tryout Arrangements

• A student‑athlete who cannot participate in the official tryout window due to injury may request an alternative tryout date directly with the head coach. This must take-place within the CIF Master Calendar date of when “Practice Begins” with a deadline of six weeks from that CIF approved seasonal date.
• The athlete must be medically cleared by a physician and the FHS trainer before taking part in any physical evaluation.
• Medical Clearance Timeline
• Once an alternative tryout date is approved (CIF Master Calendar Seasonal  Dates Mentioned Above), the student‑athlete has a deadline of six weeks to become a fully rostered student athlete.
• A doctor’s written clearance is required before the athlete may take part in the alternative tryout or resume any athletic activity.
• If the athlete is not cleared within the six‑week window, a tryout will not be approved and participation will not be allowed.  
• Safety and Compliance Expectations
• All decisions prioritize the athlete’s health and follow district, state, and governing‑body safety standards.
• Coaches and athletic trainers may request additional documentation if the injury requires follow‑up care.
• Families are encouraged to communicate regularly with the coach and athletic trainer during the recovery period.
• Non Roster Volunteers
  • All volunteer positions must be approved by the head coach.
  • Guidelines and expectations will be provided to the volunteer by the head coach.
  • The non-roster volunteer may have the option to be part of events, such as banquets and senior nights.