Mission
Gonzales ISD athletic training program's mission is to promote, maintain, and repair physical, emotional, and mental wellness through encouraged participation in extracurricular activities that improve character, discipline, and integrity.
Vision
Gonzales ISD athletic training program's vision is to create a respectful, safe, and encouraging space for students to pursue their goals while educating them in healthy life choices.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Phone: 830.672.6641 Ext. 2909
Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.
TREATMENTS TIMES DURING FOOTBALL SEASON
MORNING TREATMENTS
Monday-Thursday
6:30am-8:00am
Friday
7:00am-8:00am
AFTERSCHOOL TREATMENTS
Monday & Wednesday
4:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm-5:30pm**
**Afterschool treatments will vary depending on afterschool events taking place that day (games/practice coverage). It is best to plan with the staff athletic trainer in advance.
SATURDAY TREATMENTS
9:00am-12:00pm
TREATMENTS TIMES POST FOOTBALL SEASON
MORNING TREATMENTS
Monday - Friday
7:00am-8:00am
AFTERSCHOOL TREATMENTS
Monday & Thursday
4:00pm-5:30pm
Tuesday & Friday
NO TREATMENTS DUE TO GAME EVENTS
SATURDAY TREATMENTS
By appointment only
Treatments will vary depending on events taking place that day (games/practice coverage). It is best to plan with the staff athletic trainer in advance.
Ø All Athletes should be dressed in Apache workout attire for treatment & rehab (Shorts/warmups & T-shirt).
Treatments will take place out of the Field House Training Room
The responsibility of the Athletic Training Staff at Gonzales Independent School District includes the prevention, care, and necessary rehabilitation of any injuries or health problems incurred while participating in UIL/school sanctioned athletics at Gonzales HS or Gonzales Junior HS.
Injuries sustained in automobile accidents WILL NOT be treated by the Athletic Training staff due to liability issues.
Injuries received at home or during other activities will be evaluated on an individual basis. Since these injuries were not incurred during sanctioned athletics the Athletic Training staff is not obligated to provide treatment.
1. The Athletic Training Center is a Health Care Facility that needs to be kept as orderly and clean as possible, therefore the following rules must be observed:
a. No horseplay or lounging will be allowed.
b. No electronic devices allowed (cell phones, MP3 players, PDAs, etc.). You are in the Training Center to receive treatment and/or complete rehabilitation exercises.
c. All athletes must sign-in for treatment via Rank One before being seen by any athletic trainer.
d. No food or drink will be allowed in the Athletic Training Center.
e. No shoes. Please remove your shoes before being seen by the athletic training staff.
f. No athletic equipment allowed in the Athletic Training Center (helmets, shoulder pads, etc).
g. All athletes must be properly dressed for treatments (shorts & T-shirt) and must shower before entering the Training Center after practice, workouts, or competition.
h. All equipment issued by the athletic trainers (braces, crutches, splints, etc.) must be returned upon completion of the athlete’s season. It will be the responsibility of the athlete to replace any lost or broken equipment that is not due to normal use of the equipment.
I. The Athletic Training Center is not an excuse for being late to practice, meetings, etc.
j. Failure to abide by these rules will result in the dismissal of the athlete from the Training Center and loss of athletic training privileges.
2. No matter how minor you think an injury might be, always notify the athletic training staff before you leave the field/court or go home. We cannot help you if we do not know the injury exists.
3. When injured the athlete must report to the Athletic Training Center for treatment and rehabilitation. The treatment/rehabilitation is considered part of your practice; therefore, you must be there or be subject to disciplinary action. The following times will be available for treatment during the year:
a. Before school: see established treatment schedule and times
b. Athletic periods- Only injuries sustained during the workout or with permission from the athletic trainer; you must report to your coach first for attendance purposes
c. After school: see established treatment schedule and times
d. IN SEASON ATHLETES WILL RECEIVE PRIORTY FOR TREATMENT DURING THEIR DESIGNATED ATHLETIC PERIOD
4. The injured athlete will participate in as much of the practice as his/her injury dictates so as not to miss the teaching points his/her coach is stressing. The injured athlete will also report to the athletic trainer for a modified workout program to maintain cardiovascular condition and muscular strength/endurance. MUST REPORT TO COACH FIRST FOR ATTENDENCE
5. There is a fine line between pain and injury or in “feeling bad” and illness. Judgments will be made based on the knowledge of facts and previous experience regarding your status as a participant in practice or games; therefore, it is necessary for the lines of communication between the training staff and athletes to remain open. It has been standard policy, and shall continue to be, that the good health of the athlete is of primary concern at Gonzales ISD Athletics.
6. A physician must provide restriction notes. If the athlete does not present the athletic training staff with a doctor’s note, then they will make practice/play decisions.
Middle School Treatment
7. Middle school athletes will work with their campus coordinator who will notify the athletic trainer of the injury if the staff athletic trainer is not present at the time.
· A time will be set up for the athlete and parent to report to the athletic trainer at the high school for evaluation and treatment or in some cases will receive treatment at the junior high.
· The athletic trainer will evaluate the athlete at the middle school if they are present and will contact the parents regarding next steps if any are required.
Referrals & Needing a Physician Evaluation
8. In the event an athlete’s injury requires further evaluation and treatment the athletic trainer will communicate with the parents or guardians regarding the injury and required next steps.
9. The athletic trainer can offer and will assist the family in obtaining an appointment with an orthopedic or sports medicine specialist either via a traditional appointment or a potential Saturday morning sports clinic offered in the area.
10. The family may choose to see a provider of their choosing at any time for any injury or related issues.
· A medical note must be provided, and the restrictions will be adhered to unless the provider alters the recommendations or provides an updated medical note.
· An athlete will not participate in any athletic activities until the medical note is received via the athletic training staff.
CONCUSSION PAPERWORK
Concussion RTP 2024-2025.pdfThe following will be provided to visiting teams:
Apache Stadium (Football & Soccer)
· Teams will receive emergency ice chests with ice bags and 2-3 ten-gallon Gatorade coolers with ice/water.
· Teams will have access to water to refill as needed.
*Be Advised, Apache Stadium is off-site from the high school & there is no ice machine located at the stadium. It is advised to bring extra ice if needed*
GHS Gymnasiums (Basketball & Volleyball)
· Teams will receive a Gatorade cooler with ice/water.
· Teams will have access to emergency ice & ice bags as needed.
· Teams will have access to water to refill as needed.
GHS Baseball & Softball Stadiums
· Teams will receive a Gatorade cooler with ice/water.
· Teams will have access to emergency ice & ice bags as needed.
· Teams will have access to water to refill as needed.
GHS Track & Field
· 2 Hydration stations will be present with additional coolers as needed.
· All teams will have access to a first aid station & emergency ice as needed.
GHS Tennis Courts
· Teams will receive a ten-gallon Gatorade cooler with ice/water.
· Teams will have access to emergency ice & ice bags as needed.
· Teams will have access to water to refill as needed.
*ALL TEAMS SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN BOTTLES & EMERGENCY MEDICAL KITS
*CUPS ARE NOT PROVIDED
Contact the Athletic Training Staff for additional needs
ALL GISD STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PAPERWORK PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING IN ANY PRACTICES, SCRIMAGES, OR GAMES
A current yearly physical
The following Rank-One online forms
Athletic Handbook Acknowledgment Form
Drug Test Consent Form
UIL Forms Signature Page
Emergency Card
Complete physical packet 24-25 corrected_1.pdfFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Does my 6th grader need a physical for pre-athletics?
No. Only incoming 7th-12th, marching band or anyone new to athletics/district. GISD Athletics, Band, Cheer, and Dance requires an annual physical
2. I got my child's physical done at their pediatrician's office. Who can I drop it off to?
You can drop it off at the high school athletic office at the fieldhouse or you can email it to jeremy.philips@gonzalesisd.net with your child's name in the subject line. Please ensure both the medical history (front page) & physical exam (back page) are submitted when turning them in. Incomplete documents will not be accepted
3. Why is my child showing that their physical is missing in Rank One but I turned it into the athletic office/gmail?
We input physicals as we receive them. Understand that each physical has to be input individually by the athletic training staff. If your child's physical is still not showing up in Rank One by 1 week after it was turned in please email jeremy.philips@gonzalesisd.net
4. I am trying to fill out my child's Rank One form but it is telling me that they do not exist.
If you are new to the district then we will need to enter you into the system manually. Please email us at jeremy.philips@gonzalesisd.net and we can get some information from you to get your child in our system. They must have a Gonzales ISD student ID in order for us to get them into the system.
5. Does my child's physical have to be on the UIL form?
Yes. This form is required for all schools (public) that participate in programs under the University Interscholastic League. No other form will be accepted
6. I need to talk to one of the athletic trainers. What is the best way to contact them?
The best way to contact us is by emailing us at jeremy.philips@gonzalesisd.net. We are not at the office during the summer everyday. However, the training staff will check this email daily and respond as quickly as possible.
**The athletic training staff is NOT responsible for any physicals that are not turned into the athletic office or athletic training gmail.**
**IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED TO TURN IN THE PHYSICAL PAPERWORK TO A MEMBER OF THE ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF AT THE GISD FIELDHOUSE.**
Please see the information below regarding voluntary insurance coverage that can be purchased for your child
Optional Insurance.pdfVoluntary Online Form (TX-Spanish).pdfVoluntary Online Form (TX).pdfLocal area clinic and hospital.docxInterested in Sports Medicine?
We welcome those interested in Athletic Training and sports medicine. We are currently looking for the next class of intelligent, motivated individuals to be a part of the Gonzales High School Athletic Training team.
What is Athletic Training?
Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions.
Who are Athletic Trainers?
Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations.
Student Athletic Training Aides
Athletic training student aides are Gonzales High School students who, under supervision of the Licensed Athletic Trainers, help with first aid, prevention and management of athletic injuries, and operation of the AT facility. AT aides have the opportunity to work with GHS athletic teams in the AT facility and on the sidelines at practices and games. Athletic training students are not managers or “water girls/boys''.
How Can I Get Involved?
The student athletic training program is selective and by invitation of the AT staff only. Criteria is based on:
Completing observation requirements
Grades in all classes
Attitude and behavior
Teacher recommendations
Conflicts with other activity involvement
**It is not required, but highly recommended that students complete the Kinesiology elective courses if possible
**Students must complete the required Rank One online forms
2024-2025 Student AT Interest Form
If you feel like you have what it takes to be a part of the AT Program please contact Jeremy Philips.
Jeremy Philips, Head Athletic Trainer
jeremy.philips@gonzalesisd.net
