This presentation includes basic information regarding the Athletic Training protocols for the SUNY Cortland Sport Club program, as well as information regarding head injuries, concussions, and return-to-play protocols. All club officers are required to review this information and complete a brief online quiz through IM Leagues within the first 2 weeks of the academic year.

1. ATHLETIC TRAINING &
HEAD INJURY INFORMATION
SUNY CORTLAND SPORT CLUBS

2. KATRINA MARSHALL
ATHLETIC TRAINER FOR SPORT CLUBS
• Office: Student Life Center, Room 1201-C
• Phone: 607-753-5704
• Email: Katrina.Marshall@Cortland.edu
• Athletic Training Room: first floor of Student Life Center, near
Equipment Checkout
• Office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (subject to change)
• MEETINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

3. ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES AVAILABLE
• Evaluation and treatment of injuries
• Rehabilitation, plan for care, and return-to-play assistance
• Injury prevention, taping/wrapping assistance
• Education, mentoring, consultation
• Medical referrals, coordination of care

4. ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES AVAILABLE
• Concussion/head injury evaluation & follow-up
• Giving you the skills/knowledge to help yourself to improve, succeed in your
sport club and in life
• NOT there to keep you out of club activities
• Help get you safely back into action
• A medical resource for you! Don’t be afraid to reach out!

5. TO SEE THE ATHLETIC TRAINER YOU
MUST…
• Be listed on the roster of an active sport club – individuals who are trying
out can receive initial care, but cannot continue care if cut from the team
• Have a fully completed Participation Agreement form submitted
• Report your injury to your club secretary. Secretary needs to complete and
submit injury report form. This should be done within 24-48 hours of injury
and/or as soon as possible.
• Have clearance from a physician (only if you are already being treated for a
previous injury)

6. IF THE INJURED ATHLETE
MEETS ALL OF THE CRITERIA…
• The injured person should contact Katrina via e-mail or telephone to
schedule an appointment
• Include name, sport club, and phone number if you have to leave a
message
• Contact info again:
Katrina.Marshall@cortland.edu
Phone: 607-753-5803

7. WHAT TO EXPECT AT AN IN-PERSON
APPOINTMENT
• Pre-appointment screening conducted via phone call
• Must wear mask at all times
• Call when you arrive to SLC front lobby
• Katrina will meet you, perform temperature check and escort
you to the Athletic Training Room
• Hand sanitization required before entering room

8. VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS
• If the injured athlete has concerns regarding an In-Person appointment, a virtual
(phone and/or video) appointment may be scheduled
• Pre-screening of the injury via phone call to determine need of in-person vs.
virtual will be done
• If the Athletic Trainer can get all of the information she needs via phone/video,
she may be able to give student tools to self-treat injury
• If injury persists with no improvement, an In-Person visit with Athletic Trainer or
further evaluation with Sports Medicine Physician or Orthopedic may be
necessary

9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK
• Sport Club athletes should understand that:
• Participation in your club’s activities is completely voluntary
• There is a risk of injury in all activities
• It is their personal responsibility to report all injuries and seek treatment accordingly
• They must possess sufficient personal health insurance coverage in order to participate
• SUNY Cortland does not possess any additional insurance coverage to offset medical bills
received as a result of injury that occurs during sport club participation

10. HEAD INJURY/CONCUSSION PROTOCOL
• All officers and coaches are responsible for enforcement, all participants
responsible for compliance and honest reporting of injuries
• Participants who are suspected of having a head injury or those who are
showing visible signs and symptoms must be removed from activity
• SIGNIFICANT team and/or individual penalties for non-compliance/non-
reporting of injuries
• Any participant suspected of having a head injury/concussion is REQUIRED
to be seen by BOTH the Athletic Trainer AND Student Health Services BEFORE
returning

11. EVALUATION AND RETURN-TO-PLAY
• If the participant is diagnosed with a concussion, the athlete must complete
our Return-to-Play (RTP) protocol before returning
• Coaches and club officers are notified that the individual is ineligible for
participation until further notice; no details regarding the injury are shared
• Physician must give clearance for athlete to start RTP protocol – typically 24-
48 hours after they are symptom-free
• Athlete required to consult with Athletic Trainer daily for progress check

12. EVALUATION AND RETURN-TO-PLAY
• A typical RTP protocol lasts 4-5 days and involves completing
progressively exertional activities to test for a return of symptoms,
which could be a sign that full healing has not yet occurred
• Progression through the RTP protocol is completely at the discretion
of the Athletic Trainer and the physician
• Final documented clearance must be provided to the Athletic Trainer
and must come from Student Health Services before an athlete can
return to full activity

13. CONCUSSION RECOGNITION
SYMPTOMS
• Amnesia
• Confusion
• Headache
• Loss of consciousness
• Double/fuzzy vision
• Slowed reaction time
• Sensitivity to light/noise
• Nausea
• Feeling sluggish, foggy or groggy
• Feeling unusually irritable
• Concentration or memory problems
• Others symptoms as well

14. CONCUSSION RECOGNITION
• Concussions are serious injuries! Injured participants should not attempt to
hide their injuries or “tough it out”
• Concussions do not always come with visible symptoms
• Most concussions do not result in a loss of consciousness and some
symptoms can show up hours or even days after the injury
• Exercise or activities that involve a lot of concentration (studying, video
games, etc.) may cause symptoms to reappear or get worse

15. FINAL TAKEAWAYS
• Report all suspected or known head injuries to club officers for documentation
• Follow up with the Athletic Trainer
• Be honest with yourself and others about symptoms
• There is no set timeline for concussions to heal – be patient!
• Expect to be removed from all activity initially and gradually returned to play as
healing progresses