Athletics

Staff Members

Anthony Catsaros

• acatsaros@glenbrook225.org
•  (847) 486-4600

Timothy Mizdrak

• TMizdrak@glenbrook225.org
• (847) 486-4627

Megan Shipp

• mshipp@glenbrook225.org
• (847) 486-4275

According to the NATA Injury Surveillance Study published in the Journal of Athletic Training, more than 7 million student-athletes participate in high school sporting activities. Because injury is an inherent risk of athletic participation, high school administrators make every effort to reduce the number and severity of sports related injuries.

Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) are imminently qualified to provide athletic health care to high school students participating in athletics, and they are commonplace in university athletic programs and professional sports. In 1998, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a policy recommending that NATABOC certified athletic trainers be available in all schools with athletic programs. (Ref. AMA Resolution 431, A-97) Athletic trainers provide prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries in cooperation with a physician director.

Treating an injury immediately and rehabilitating it properly may reduce the risk of re-injury or prevent a more serious injury in the future. The certified athletic trainer can provide the necessary daily supervision of rehabilitation and reconditioning programs that will allow for a safe return to participation. The student’s physician, the ATC and the athlete, along with parents and coaches, must function as a team to ensure the student’s safety and good health.

Education of the BOC Certified Athletic Trainer

BOC Certified Athletic Trainers must complete their degree from an accredited institution, successfully complete the extensive clinical affiliations under appropriate supervision, and pass the BOC examination.

BOC Certified Athletic Trainers are educated, trained and evaluated in five major practice domains:

1. Prevention
2. Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
3. Immediate and Emergency Care
4. Treatment and Rehabilitation
5. Organization and Professional Health and Well-Being

Professional Regulation of Certified Athletic Trainers

The State of Illinois regulates the profession of athletic training as an allied health profession. The GBS athletic trainers are licensed by the State of Illinois’ Department of Professional Regulation, earning the distinction of LAT.  This is the regulating body for all medical and allied health professions within the state. They also must obtain Continuing Education Units to maintain their license and national certification. All three Certified Athletic Trainers are members of the National Athletic Trainers Association. They are also certified in CPR by the American Red Cross, and hold Professional Rescuers and AED certification.

• Board of Certification for Athletic Trainer
• Illinois Athletic Trainers' Association
• National Athletic Trainers' Association
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

Concussion information

• D225 Concussion Protocol
• D225 Concussion Return Consent Form
• CDC Concussion Information
• IHSA Concussion Management 

Wrestling

• IHSA Skin Condition Evaluation-Authorization to Compete in Wrestling

• D225 Heat Policy
• IHSA Severe Weather Guidelines

The Glenbrook South Athletic Training program was established in 1977 to provide quality sports injury care for the student-athletes involved in a growing athletic program. The program now provides comprehensive athletic health care for over an average of 1,900 student-athletes involved in 30 sports each year. The program has become a model for many high school athletic training programs across the country. The Certified Athletic Trainers strive to establish trusting relationships with the athletes, coaches, parents, and the medical community. These relationships depend on communication between all parties involved and an ongoing commitment to do what is best for the athletes.

The athletic training room at Glenbrook South is a state of the art facility.  The GBS Booster Club as well as former team physician, Dr. Phil Fitzsimons have donated much of the equipment in the athletic training room.  Both the facilities of the athletic training room and the expertise of the Certified Athletic Trainers are available to all GBS injured athletes and athletes preparing for upcoming sport seasons.

The GBS Athletic Department has tried to make athletics at GBS as safe as possible. However, injuries do occur and sometimes they are of a serious nature. Injuries that occur as a result of participation on GBS Athletic teams should be reported as soon as possible to the Certified Athletic Trainers. Injured athletes will be evaluated, treated, and appropriate follow-up will be suggested. Injured athletes should report to the athletic training room daily for treatment and reconditioning. The ATCs will work closely with the athlete’s personal physician to ensure a safe return to athletics. We can also recommend medical specialist if desired. We have developed an extended network of physicians with specialties in many varied disciplines. Please be advised that if a physician suggests that an athlete not participate due to an injury for a given period of time, only that physician can clear the athlete for return to play. Injured athletes will be given clearance for return to activity when all parties involved agree that the athlete may do so with minimal risk of further injury. In the event of an injury, it is imperative that the athlete reports to the athletic training room for DAILY treatment. Athletes will be given instructions for the care of the injury at home. We ask that the parents assist with this injury care. It is the goal of any rehabilitation and reconditioning program to return the athlete to the same if not better condition than before the injury.

If you have questions, regarding the evaluation, treatment or prognosis of an injury please contact one of the Certified Athletic Trainers.