Athletic Training

What is Athletic Training?

Here are a few of the most often asked questions from parents, student-athletes, and the general public in regards to the profession of Athletic Training.  If you have additional questions or would like more information, please visit the following links:

National Athletic Trainers’ Association

Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association

Concussion Care Protocol at Youngstown City Schools

Youngstown City School District has developed a unified approach to the care of student-athletes when a diagnosis of concussion has been made by a physician.  The components of the post-concussion program include *Removal from competition *Observation for Signs of Neurologic Deterioration *Physical and Neurocognitive Rest *Somatic Symptoms *Return to Play Protocol In the documents below, you can learn about the process our medical staff utilizes to strengthen our unified management of concussions to ensure a safe recovery for the student-athletes at Youngstown City Schools.

 OHSAA Return To Play Form

NFHS Concussion Management Guidelines

  • Includes Return To Pay Protocol