Athletic Training
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ATHLETIC TRAINING
DEPARTMENT
Weatherford High School
2121 Bethel Rd.
Weatherford, TX 76087
Training Room Phone:
817-598-2858
Ext. 3560 (Outback)
Ext. 3561 (Gymnasium)
TREATMENT HOURS
AM Treatment 7:15 AM – 9:00 AM
PM Treatment 3:05 PM – 5:15 PM
*Located in the Outback Training Room
Dylan Dawson MSAT, ATC,
LAT
E-mail:
ddawson@weatherfordisd.com
Dylan has been an athletic
trainer with Weatherford ISD since August 2018. A Mansfield, TX native, she
graduated from Mansfield High School. She holds a Bachelor of Behavior Science
degree in Exercise Science from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX where
she was a 4 year letter-winner for the women’s golf team. Dylan also holds a
Master’s of Science degree in Athletic Training from Tarleton State University.
While at TSU, she worked with the baseball, football, cross country, and track
and field teams. Dylan is nationally certified by the Board of Certification
and licensed by the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers.
Kim Casper, MAT, ATC, LAT
E-mail: kcasper@weatherfordisd.com
Kim has been an athletic trainer
with Weatherford ISD since August 2022. Before coming to Weatherford, Kim was
the Head Athletic Trainer for Gainesville ISD. She holds a Bachelor of Science
from SUNY Cortland in Cortland, NY. Kim also holds a Master’s of Science with a
Major in Athletic Training from Texas State University. While at Texas State,
she was a graduate assistant at Lehman High School and the assistant athletic
trainer for the Austin Elite Rugby team. Kim is nationally certified by the
Board of Certification and licensed by the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic
Trainers.
OUR MISSION:
The Weatherford ISD
Athletic Training Department is an integral part of the WISD Department of
Athletics. The mission of WISD Athletic Training is to maintain and promote the
health, safety, and welfare of the WISD student-athlete through prevention,
recognition, evaluation, referral, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic
injuries. Under the guidelines of the University of the Interscholastic League,
Texas State Board of Health and Human Services, Texas State Advisory Board of
Athletic Trainers, National Athletic Trainers Association and Weatherford
Independent School District, WISD Athletic Training will provide the highest
quality athletic training services that are readily and easily available to
student athletes. The WISD Athletic Training Educational Student Assistant
Program will enhance the healthcare provided to the student athletes while
educating and challenging athletic training students in the field of sports
medicine.
ABOUT ATHLETIC TRAINING
Weatherford ISD employs
two full time athletic trainers. These individuals are licensed by the state of
Texas and certified by the Board of Certification. Recognized by the American
Medical Association as allied health professionals, a credentialed athletic
trainer practices a form of health care that includes prevention, recognition,
assessment, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal
injuries. WISD athletic trainers are often one of the first heath care
providers on the scene when injuries occur, and therefore are able to
recognize, evaluate, and assess injuries and provide immediate care when
needed. They are here to insure that the student athletes of this school district
have the utmost care when it comes to their athletic injuries. A credentialed
athletic trainer practices under the direction of a licensed physician.
PRE-PARTICIPATION
PHYSICALS & UIL PAPERWORK
RANK ONE PORTAL
(WEATHERFORD ISD ATHLETICS)
All students who
participate in athletic activity at WISD must have a current physical on file
in the office of the campus athletic trainer. The athletic trainer may require
you to obtain a new physical upon his/her discretion. Reason may include such
things as; new injury, illness, accident, or surgery. You may choose where to
obtain this physical, however WISD offers opportunities at the end of the
spring to obtain one through the district sports medicine team at a low cost.
These dates will be posted after spring break every year.
MEDICAL
DISQUALIFICATION/RETURN TO PARTICIPATION
Medical disqualification
from participation is determined by collaboration between the student athlete’s
physician and the staff athletic trainer. The staff athletic trainer works
under the direct supervision of the physician and will follow his/her
directions for treatment and rehabilitation of the student athlete. Under
certain situations the staff athletic trainer has the option of medically
disqualifying a student athlete from participation when it is in his/her
judgement that further harm would come to the athlete by participating.
If a student athlete is
disqualified from participation by a physician, a physician is the only medical
professional who can clear them to participate under the supervision of the
athletic trainer. All athletes who see a physician, or are instructed to see a
physician, must have a signed clearance by that physician before returning to
participation. At no time will the athlete be given permission to participate
by a parent, coach, or athletic trainer when it contradicts a physician's
orders. The staff athletic trainer may return the athlete to participation when
it does not contradict the orders of a physician.
It is recommended that
the staff athletic trainer or coach be notified prior to taking an athlete to
the doctor. Generally most injuries are minor in nature... i.e. sprains,
strains, etc.., and can be rehabilitated and treated in the athletic training
room. If you choose to go to the doctor without notifying the athletic
trainer or coach, then it is your responsibility to obtain the required
paperwork from the doctor. If the athlete is medically disqualified from
participation, the procedures as stated above will be followed.
ATHLETIC TRAINING
DEPARTMENT
Weatherford High School
2121 Bethel Rd.
Weatherford, TX 76087
Training room phones:
817-598-2858 Ext. 3560 or 3561
FAX: 817-599-5221
Bo Bryant bbryant@weatherfordisd.com
Dylan Dawson ddawson@weatherfordisd.com
ABOUT ATHLETIC TRAINING
A licensed athletic
trainer practices a form of health care that includes preventing, recognizing,
assessing, managing, treating, disposing of, and reconditioning athletic
injuries. An athlete is a person who participates in an organized sport or
sport-related exercise or activity. A licensed athletic trainer practices under
the direction of a licensed physician.
PRE-PARTICIPATION
PHYSICALS & UIL PAPERWORK RANK ONE PORTAL (WEATHERFORD ISD ATHLETICS)
All students who
participate in athletic activity at WISD must have a current physical on file
in the office of the campus athletic trainer. The athletic trainer may require
you to obtain a new physical upon his/her discretion. Reason may include such
things as; new injury, illness or accident. You may choose where to obtain this
physical.
MEDICAL
DISQUALIFICATION/RETURN TO PARTICIPATION
Medical disqualification
from participation is determined by collaboration between the student athletes
physician and the staff athletic trainer. The staff athletic trainer works
under the direct supervision of the physician and will follow his/her
directions for treatment and rehabilitation of the student athlete. Under
certain situations the Head/Assistant Athletic Trainer has the option of
medically disqualifying a student athlete from participation when it is in
his/her judgement that further harm would come to the athlete by participating.
If a student athlete is
disqualified from participation by a physician, a physician is the only medical
person who can clear them to participate under the supervision of the athletic
trainer. All athletes who see a physician, or are instructed to see a
physician, must have a signed clearance by that physician before returning to
participation. At no time will the athlete be given permission to
participate by a parent, coach, or athletic trainer when it contradicts a
physician's orders. The Head/Assistant Athletic Trainer may return the
athlete to participation when it does not contradict the orders of a physician.
It is recommended that
the staff athletic trainer or coach be notified prior to taking an athlete to
the doctor. Generally most injuries are minor in nature... i.e. sprains,
strains, etc.., and can be rehabilitated and treated in the athletic training
room. If you choose to go to the doctor without notifying the
athletic trainer or coach then it is your responsibility to get the required
paperwork from the doctor. If the athlete is medically disqualified for
participation, the procedures as stated above will be followed.
