What Is the Safe Sports School Award?

The First Team Safe Sports School Award recognizes secondary schools that meet rigorous standards in sports safety.

To earn this award, programs must demonstrate:

• A comprehensive Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Access to trained medical professionals
• Availability of AEDs at athletic venues
• Injury tracking and prevention strategies
• Education for coaches, athletes, and parents

How GHS Meets These Standards

GHS Athletics and Sports Medicine provide:

• On-site Certified Athletic Trainer coverage
• Venue-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
• Strategic AED placement and access
• Concussion management protocols (SWAY, RTP progression)
• Injury tracking and data-driven prevention
• Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and mental health staff

Our Athlete Health Care Team (AHCT)

At GHS, student-athlete care is a team effort.

Our Athlete Health Care Team includes:

• Athletic Trainers
• Team Physicians
• School Nurses
• Strength & Conditioning Staff
• School Counselors 
• Coaches and Administration

Together, we ensure safe participation and long-term athlete health.

Commitment to Mental Health

GHS Sports Medicine also prioritizes mental health and well-being.

We provide:
• Access to school-based mental health resources
• Collaboration with counseling staff
• Education and awareness initiatives
• Support for student-athletes both on and off the field

Why This Matters

Student-athletes perform at their best when they are healthy, supported, and safe.

This award reflects our commitment to:

Care You Can Count On.