Sports Medicine

Breck Athletic Department would like to welcome you to the Breck School campus.  When your teams visit our campus, a Certified Athletic Trainer will be on campus or available via phone for all events.  
If you have any questions please call:  763-381-8279

Athletic Training Room Location:

The athletic training room is located in the fieldhouse link (Door Q) west of the Tennis Courts.

AED Locations:

Athletic Trainer will have an AED in cart.  There are fixed AED locations on fields and throughout the school. 

Event Coverage:

The Athletic Trainer will be on campus for home events.  If there are simultaneous events, the Athletic Trainer will be at the highest risk event and is always available by cell phone.

Services and Supplies Provided:

Locations of water faucets:  McKnight Stadium; on north side of garage/concession stand.   
Water Coolers will be provided for visiting teams if one is requested before arriving at event.  
Ice and plastic bags will be located with the Athletic Trainer
Will tape your athletes, provided they supply their own tape and supplies.

Emergency Numbers:

Campus Security: 763-381-8406
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from a Breck Land Line:  9-911

Hours may vary depending on school and sport schedules, but generally as follows:

• Monday Thru Friday: 12:00pm through last event/practice finishes
• Weekend and Holidays: Event coverage only
  • Coaches should make sure athletes have water and bring ice for potential injuries and report them back to athletic trainer as soon as possible

Athletic Trainer will be at all home events and will travel with the football team.  If multiple home events are scheduled at the same time additional athletic training coverage will be sought.  If additional athletic training coverage cannot be obtained, priority will go to the sport with the highest injury potential.  The athletic trainer will be available by phone for all events, as well as Middle School Athletics.

• Located in the Fieldhouse link

• Under bleachers

ATHLETIC TRAINING FACILITY RULES

1. Athletic training facility is a medical facility, treat it as such
2. Do not touch or remove any items or materials without permission
3. Proper behavior, attire and language will be required at all times
4. Report early for treatments and taping
5. Evaluations and treatments done during lunch hour, afternoon free periods and/or after all athletes have been taped for practice or games
6. Gym Shorts, shoes and T-Shirt must be worn when coming into training room for an injury evaluation
7. No Food in training room
8. No Bags, Cleats, Spikes, or Equipment of any kind in training room
9. Treatments are first come first serve, with the following priorities:
   • Acute emergencies
   • Athletes preparing for away events
   • Athletes preparing for home events
   • Athletes preparing for practice
   • Out of season sports
   • No self treatments without permission from the Athletic Trainer
10. Students may not use Athletic Training phone without permission
11. Students may not use Computer in training room without permission
12. Exceptions to any of these rules requires the permission of the Athletic Trainer

If an athlete is seen by a physician for an injury or illness that keeps them out of practices/games, they MUST have a signed doctors' note or "Return to Play" form before they are allowed to resume participation. This can be given directly to the athletic trainer. 

If an athlete is injured they must first seek advice from the Athletic Trainer and if advised by the athletic trainer, the athlete should then proceed to the doctor's office. The physician must fill out and sign the Medical Clearance form or a note from the physicians office. The Athletic Trainer must receive this document before the athlete is eligible to participate in practice. 

The document can be mailed to the attention of ATHLETIC TRAINER or faxed to 763-381-8114.

Medical Clearances and Physician Notes:

• No athlete will be able to practice or compete without a physical exam on file in the Health Center
• Athletes must also turn in the MSHSL Health Questionnaire which is part of the eligibility packet, yearly
• Once the Athletic Trainer determines that a physician evaluation is necessary, the coach will be notified. The athlete will not be able to practice or compete until a Physician Note or Medical Clearance for School Participation form has been filled out and returned to the Athletic Trainer.
• If the athlete has already seen a physician before coming in to see the Athletic Trainer, the Athlete will not be allowed to participate or compete until a Physician Note or Medical Clearance Form for School Participation has been filled out and given to the Athletic Trainer.
• If the athlete is unable to schedule an immediate appointment and, in the Athletic Trainer's judgment the athlete can safely compete, the Athletic Trainer may give a temporary clearance.  This temporary clearance will expire on the date of the athlete's physician appointment.
• If an athlete has received an inappropriate clearance in the Athletic Trainer's professional judgment, the athlete will not be allowed to practice or compete until the Athletic Trainer has clarified the clearance with the physician.
• The Athletic Trainer will notify the coach when the athlete has received medical clearance to return to play.

Level of qualification and requirements/recommended certifications:

• Required that Athletic Trainer, Athletic Director and all head coaches should have up to date CPR/AED before coaching any sport at Breck School.
• Recommended that all assistant and volunteer coaches be CPR/AED certified
• Breck Offers CPR/AED training at the beginning of every coaching season, contact the athletic office to see when classes are offered.