Dr. Bill Dexter Presentation
- 1. Case #2 (6 years later)
• 19 yo Freshman
– PPE
– Initial discussion:
• SHS, AT-C, MD, coach,
athlete
– Same decision
• But wait, there’s more…
- 2. Case #2
• New players
– Shinbo !
– Coach Pistone
• Reluctant “buy-in” by
athlete, keeps pressing
• ??? Eye protection
- 3. Case #2
• Nationwide “search”
– Shinbo comes through!
• John Trenge
– Jack Foley, AT-C
– Modified racquetball
goggle, attached to
headgear
• NCAA Rule 1-13
– 2002 decision to allow
- 4. Case #2
• Problems with the
goggles….
– Frequent cuts
– Opponents attack
– Concern about damage
to eye
• Meeting with AD,
athlete, AT-C, MD
– Decision: allow wrestle
– Encourage track!
– Parents on phone
- 5. Case #2 - Outcome
• Athlete decided to pursue track
• Stayed in school
- 6. Case #2 - Outcome
• Athlete decided to pursue track
• Stayed in school