Independence Health System 

Center for Sports Medicine

Athletic Trainers

Independence Health System Center for Sports Medicine is the provider of Athletic Training Services to
Penn-Trafford HS.

Expert Care, Begins Here.

724-744-0580  AT Office

724-256-4048  AT Fax

724-744-7252  AD Office

Clinical Hours 

Mon-Fri:  approx. 12:00 AM - 7:00 PM
During school, athletes must have a 6th, 7th or 8th period study hall in order to come to the Athletic Training Office for treatments or when their sport is dismissed by the Athletic Office on game days. 
✅ Appointments can be made via email requests to the ATs including: period for treatment request, study hall teacher, and reason for request.

Saturdays: 30 mins prior to scheduled HOME HIGH SCHOOL events, No on-site AT coverage for practice(s).

Sundays:  NO ON-SITE ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES AVAILABLE

Holidays:  No Availability--Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day, Good Friday/Sat, Memorial Day, & 4th of July. 
                    *When school is closed for break, the Athletic Trainers are not on-site but are available by email for any healthcare needs.

Athletic Trainers are usually available at least 30 minutes before a scheduled high school practice, event, or event departure* for athletic training services. 

*If an athlete needs the services of the Away Athletic Trainer please let us know so we can contact them in advance to ensure availability/arrangements are made for our athletes and to send supplies.

SUMMER HOURS---ONLY BY APPOINTMENTS

Athletic Trainers are not available on a daily basis during the summer months.  Please contact the staff via email if you have any concerns.  Thank you 

Penn-Trafford Certified School Nurses

Penn-Trafford School Physicians

Important Information for
Penn-Trafford Coaching Staff

Emergency Situations

Emergencies can happen at any time with sports participation.  Coaches are encouraged to review the documents below and become familiar with the procedure for the specific venue(s) that you will practice and/or compete at in the event that an Athletic Trainer is not able to be present on-site or if you are needed to assist the Athletic Trainer in the event of a serious injury.  KNOW YOUR ROLE in the EAP

There are only 2 ATs for the 2023-24 season, so we cannot be everywhere and at every practice/competition...Please call if we are not there and we can help provide guidance for non-emergencies...remember you have all done the PIAA Sports First Aid course and the ConcussionWise/CardiacWise courses so use your knowledge when applicable...when in doubt call 9-1-1

• Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

• Extreme Weather Guidelines

• NATA Heat Illness Guide for Coaches

• Lightning & Thunder Guidelines

• Designated Safety Shelters

Injury information can be emailed or texted to BOTH Athletic Trainers and should include:

• Athlete's name

• possible injury site (i.e. ankle, head, etc)

• any other pertinent information (i.e. host AT evaluation, EMS transport, parents present, etc)

Coaching Requirements

• ConcussionWise 

• CardiacWise 

• PIAA Sports First Aid/Principles of Coaching Class (see Mr. Hetrick for more information)

• CPR/AED Certification is RECOMMENDED & encouraged--See Nurse Popovich for sign-ups

ACCEPTING DONATIONS for the following used medical equipment:

• Metal Crutches (any sizes)

• Knee immobilizers/braces

• Ankle walking boots

• Wrist splints/braces

• Ankle AirCasts

• Slings

Please drop any donations off to the Athletic Office at the High School during normal school hours or contact the athletic trainers at 724-744-0580 to schedule a time.   YOUR DONATIONS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!

"OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOURS"© Larry Cooper, ATC