Who are Athletic Trainers?
"Health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education and training and the states' statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by ATs include injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions." *
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For more info about Athletic Trainers, click HERE
*National Athletic Trainers' Association. NATA fact sheet. NATA website. https://www.nata.org/nata-quick-facts. Accessed March 28,2018.
*See "Future Athletic Trainers" tab for more information about Athletic Training
About Mr. Amicucci
Joe Amicucci MS LAT ATC CSCS
Athletic Trainer
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As a certified athletic trainer in the secondary school setting, I provide injury preventative services, emergency care, injury evaluation and rehabilitation for injured student-athletes. In other words, I am a healthcare professional trained to use evidence-based medicine to determine if an SRHS athlete is prepared to compete. I also serve as an educational resource for the Blue Devil community on topics such as strength training, aerobic/anaerobic conditioning, and sports nutrition. My mission is to preserve the health and safety of each student-athlete using the best practices and knowledge in order to contribute to their successes on and off the field.
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Athletic Training Protocols
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Student-athletes should fill out an evaluation form prior to initial evaluation.
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Student-athletes may contact the athletic trainer via email/team application for evaluation/treatment time. Walk-ins are not guaranteed.
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Evaluations are available by appointment. If an evaluation is to be done after school, during weekends/holidays/school closure it needs to be approved by the athletic trainer ahead of time via email or preferred communication method.
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Treatment/Rehab times are available by appointment. Treatments to be done during weekends/holidays/school closure need prior approval from the athletic trainer via email or preferred communication method.
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Student-athletes must arrive prepared for evaluation/treatment. Please have appropriate clothing (shirt, shorts, socks, sneakers).
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If you are to be taped, braced, padded you will need to receive prior approval from the athletic trainer.
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Student-athletes will NOT be taped on a regular basis. Those not wearing a recommended brace will not be taped; the brace should be considered an integral part of the individual's protective equipment.
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If the student-athlete has not been evaluated and/or does not receive prescribed treatment/rehab, they may incur an unexcused absence from practice/game.
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Care will be prioritized based on severity, time of activity, schedule, etc.
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Student-athletes are responsible for bringing their OWN water bottle. Extra water will be provided via water coolers.
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Team specific med-kits will be provided and should be present at the practice/game site.