Athletics

The Athletic Training Room opens at the beginning of lunch blocks until the end of practices/home events. Earlier openings can be arranged in conjunction with Physical Education/Athletic Training Room classes, if necessary. The Athletic Training Staff reserves the right to alter these hours as needed. 

The Athletic Training Room is typically busy after school. The athletic trainers aid in the preparation of in-season student-athletes for practices and competitions as well as set up for any after school contests that may take place. With that being said, if you are a student-athlete that needs an evaluation for a new injury, needs to complete rehab for an existing injury, or needs equipment for injury prevention, please use your lunchtime hours and afternoon SRT blocks to be seen by the athletic training staff. 
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If you have questions, regarding the evaluation, treatment or prognosis of an injury please contact one of the Certified Athletic Trainers.

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.

• BOC
• IATA
• NATA

• 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
CSL Heat Policy
IHSA Severe Weather Guidelines

Contact Us: 
Phone: 847.486.4600
Fax: 847.486.5702