<aside> ⚕️ The following Sports Medicine emergency action plan is in place for the Wardlaw+Hartridge School Athletics Department.

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Athletic Department Staff and Communication

The Sports Medicine staff is composed of 2 licensed and certified athletic trainers. A staff athletic trainer (AT) will be available during all practices and/or competitions.  To ensure appropriate coverage of the numerous interscholastic teams, Wardlaw+Hartridge Sports Medicine will utilize the following system based on cell phone communication:

Cell numbers of staff athletic trainer(s) and other Athletics Department staff:

• Mike Romeo (Athletic Director): 732-692-4437
• Courtney McClain (Asst. Athletic Director/AT): 908-552-0523
• Ryan Oliveira (Athletic Trainer) 732-275-5589

Note: This information will be distributed to all coaches via email.

Sports Medicine Staff Availability

In-Season and Other Segment:

At least one staff athletic trainer is on site from 10:30 AM until all athletic practices/competitions are completed. The Sports Medicine Staff office/Athletic Training Room is located in the Fitness Center just beyond the swimming pool.

Summer and Off-Season Segment:

Summer school hours vary each month and are Monday-Friday:

• August: 8:30 – 3:30 (week before pre-season); 8:30am – 8:00pm (pre-season)
• All summer practices must be approved by the Athletic Department and follow all heat illness and department guidelines.

Life Sustaining Mechanisms

CPR Certification and Auto External Defibrillator (AED):

• All coaching staff and staff athletic trainers are certified in CPR/AED and have been instructed about the location of each AED machine.  There are 4 AEDs available for use.  The Units are located in the Laidlaw Gym, Plumeri Gym, the pool office, and the Nurse’s Office.