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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOMXRx49d4U Meet Dr. Stephanie Pearce, Nemours Children's Health Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Nemours Children’s Health 807 Children's Way , Jacksonville, FL 32207  904-697-3600 or 904-697-3407 Educational TrainingMedical School, University of South Alabama, 2010 – 2014Chief Resident, University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL 2014 – 2019Residency UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE COLORADO2019 – 2020Fellowship, The Steadman Clinic/Steadman Philippon Research Institute - Vail, CO 2020 – 2021

Today we take on issues such as Cannabis, Leadership and Pitfalls to avoid with legal issues for healthcare professionals with Dr. Jeff Konin.   Dr. Konin is a Clinical Professor at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He serves as the Director of the Doctor of Athletic Training Program and leads the Global Initiative for Cannabinoid Research and Education.  As a certified athletic trainer and licensed physical therapist, Dr. Konin served on the clinical staff for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games in 1996 and was the head athletic trainer for the USA wheelchair Paralympic Team that won a world championship gold medal in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2010. He is a frequent volunteer at the Disney World Marathon races. Jeff advises individual athletes, healthcare professionals, sport organizations, and companies within the cannabis industry. Nationally, he served as the chair of the cannabis task force for the National Athletic Trainer’s Association. Jeff is also a member of the American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association (AMMPA), the Society of Cannabis Clinicians (SCC), International Cannabinoid Research Society, the International Cannabinoid Research Society and the Florida CCORC Scientific Program Comm.  Dr. Konin is the co-editor of 29 textbooks including Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Management Strategies in Athletic Training, Becoming a Legal Expert in the Health Profession, to name  a few. He has shared his expertise at professional conferences throughout the United States as well as in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Norway, Romania, Paraguay, England, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria. Dr. Konin is a frequent invited speaker on the topic of cannabis in sport and rehabilitation, ethical and legal matters in sports medicine, and global leadership. Over a 30+ year career, Dr. Konin has secured over $13 million in grant funding dedicated to the advancement of various sports medicine initiatives.   Dr. Konin is a Founding Partner of The Rehberg Konin Group, dedicated to providing expert advice in the area of sport safety, education, and other areas. Over the past 20+ years, he served in various expert roles for both the plaintiff and defendant. He has consulted with organizations, businesses, and academic institutions on various matters of risk management and prevention. Additionally, he founded PHD420, Inc., a non-for-profit focusing on cannabis education and research.  He is a past recipient of the NATA’s Professional Development Excellence Award, NATA Service Award, NATA’s Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, SEATA Educator/Administrator of the Year Award, NATA’s Distinction in the Advancement of Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues, International Service Award, and The NATA Foundation’s New Initiative Award. He is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). In 2020, Dr. Konin was inducted in the NATA’s Hall of Fame. Dr. Konin has served the profession as a member of the original Reimbursement Advisory Group, member of the Clinical/Corporate/Industrial committee, Chair of the Outcomes Panel Advisory Board, Conference Planning Committee, Post Professional Education Committee, Best Practice for AT Documentation Task Force, Sexual Abuse Education Task Force, Professional Responsibility Work Group Advisory Board member, Student Leadership Committee mentor, Chair of the Transitional Employment Work Group, a member of the International Committee, Fellows committee member, and most recently as the Chair of the Cannabis Task Force for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.  Dr. Konin has held past academic appointments at James Madison University, the University of South Florida, and the University of Rhode Island.

 Today we take a deeper look at concussions with Dr. Zac Houck of Brooks Rehabilitation here in Jacksonville, Florida. Brooks Rehab is  a Sustaining Partner of JSMP and we are grateful for their support. Zac Houck, Ph D. – Brooks Rehab neuropsychologist  Licensed Psychologist/Neuropsychologist  Brooks Behavioral Medicine  [email protected]  Office: (904)-345-7352   Show Notes: 1. HAVOC H- Headache - Migraine A - Anxiety V - Vestibular - Balance O - Ocular - Vision issues C  - Cognitive issues 2. Parents resource is the Concussion Recognition Tool 3. Note: Underlying pre-existing conditions may lead to more complex issues or vulnerability to healing progress Learn more at JAXSMP.com or CDC.GOV Heads Up  To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast  JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP  3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207  Email: [email protected] 904-477-9291  Email: [email protected] Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332  FASMED.com Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine   

JSMP Executive Director addresses event of 2023 and what is ahead in 2024 with host Jim Mackie  Show Notes: To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP 3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Email: [email protected] 904-477-9291 Email: [email protected] Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332 FASMED.com Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine

Sue Stanley-Green-Bio Sue Stanley-Green received her BS from The Ohio State University and her MS from Purdue University.  Prior to joining the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), she was the Athletic Training Program Director and Associate Professor at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL.   Her athletic training career included serving as Associate Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Kentucky, Head Athletic Trainer at Centre College, Physician Extender for Kentucky Sports Medicine Clinic, and Director of Medical Services for Intramural Recreational Services at East Carolina University.   Sue’s service to the Athletic Training Profession includes currently serving as the chair of the NATA Honors and Awards Committee and as a member of the NATA Historical Commission.  She previously served as a member of the NATA Board of Directors, a two-time Director on the Board of Certification, President of the Southeast Athletic Trainers Association, Vice President of the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society, and Co-Medical Director of the Bluegrass State Games.   Awards that Sue have earned include the NATA, SEATA, and ATAF Halls of Fame, NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, SEATA Award of Merit, SEATA Backbone Award, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Excellence in Athletic Training Award, and the Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.    In addition to working for the Women’s Tennis Association, Sue is also an AT Spotter for the NFL.   Sue is married to Al Green, an athletic trainer also in the NATA and SEATA Halls of Fame.  They have a daughter, Logan Green England who is full time in the Kentucky National Guard.  

Ray Castle, PhD, LAT, ATC, NREMT. Owner & Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Castle is a highly sought-after sports medicine consultant and presenter. Join us for an enlightening conversation on emergency preparation.  Dr. Castle has extensive experience as an educator and certified athletic trainer. Show Notes: A 1990 graduate of LSU, Castle has an extensive background in education, clinical practice, and professional service spanning over 32 years. Dr. Castle's clinical practice background has included experiences at the high school, college, and international (1996 Atlanta Olympic Games; USOC Sports Medicine Staff for 2003 Pan American Games; and 2004 US Women's Bobsled) levels, large-scale medical coverage and coordination, as well as extensive experience in emergency medicine. Castle is nationally known and recognized for his skills and contributions to advancing the athletic training profession and advocacy for sports health and safety through 200+ presentations, research projects, and publications.  He has served in various leadership roles in state, regional, and national organizations, as well as the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. After a 20-year stay at LSU where he was Professor and Athletic Training Program Director, Castle transitioned in August 2022 to devote his energy and passion to Action Medicine Consultants, LLC, as Owner and Chief Medical Officer since 2012. His company provides sports medicine event coordination; emergency medicine and response training; EAP development and audits for organizations; and continuing education courses. One of his most recent activities was serving as a consultant for the Louisiana High School Athletics Association in the development and implementation of its Pre-Game Administrative Conference (PAC), or “medical time-out” program. He currently serves as medical coordinator for over 40 large-scale events in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn:  @actionmedco Twitter:  @actionmedco Instagram: @actionmedco Facebook: @actionmedco TikTok: @actionmedco Website:  www.actionmed.co Action Medicine Consultants, LLC Ray Castle, PhD, LAT, ATC, NREMT Owner and Chief Medical Officer 1955 Cherokee Street Baton Rouge, LA. 70806 C: (225) 445-0460 www.ActionMed.Co SCHEDULE LINK >  https://www.actionmed.co/connect-with-ray-castle Sports Medicine Event and Training Solutions  Comprehensive. Tailored. Exceptional. Four Keys 1. Be deliberate in action, know what you are going to do 2. Be predictable 3. Be curious, learn from others 4. Be the solution (not the problem) have proper equipment, be prepared in advance Also, 1. Practice good self care, who takes care of you? 2. Deal with the mental splinters 3. You cannot always predict what will happen but you can have a deliberate response. To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP 3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Email: [email protected] 904-477-9291 Email: [email protected] Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332 FASMED.com Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine  

Key Takeaways & Call to Action: ·        Have an Emergency Action Plan & Rehearse it frequently. ·        Policies (Why)  and procedures (What or process) are important tools to guide and protect you as a professional and those you serve. ·        “Best Practices are Safe Practices” ·        Concussions: “Act on what signs and symptoms we see, not just the hard impacts” ·        Educate and keep learning To contact Dr. Rod Walters: rodwalters.com Rod is an NATA Hall of Fame athletic trainer who was involved in the care and prevention of student-athlete injuries for twenty-seven years on college campuses from Hickory, North Carolina (Lenoir-Rhyne College) to Boone, North Carolina (Appalachian State University) to Columbia, South Carolina (University of South Carolina). A nationally recognized expert, he has served as a consultant to the Professional Baseball Umpires of MLB, the NFL, the Big 12 Conference, and has served as an investigative expert on high profile cases including most recently for the University of Maryland. In 2019 he was the lead ATC Spotter for the 2019 Super Bowl. He has been recognized as the 2011 Distinguished Athletic Training Alumni Award from Middle Tennessee State University and likewise the 2018 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the University of South Carolina. He has made more than 3,000 presentations on athletic training been awarded many additional accolades. Rod is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University (Doctorate) and Appalachian State University (Bachelor & Master)   To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP 3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Email: [email protected] 904-477-9291 Email: [email protected] Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332

We speak  today with Corey Levine, Superintendent of Athletic Fields at the University of North Florida.  He holds a Certificate in Turf & Grass Management from the University of Georgia and is currently completing his bachelors degree in Sports Turf Grass Management. He has extensive experience at UNF and Everbank Stadium home of the NFL Jacksonville  Jaguars.  He discusses grass and artificial surfaces and what makes the difference in safety and performance

Show Notes: Dr.  Zach Stinson, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Nemours Children's Hospital https://youtu.be/msX1HXmUjz0?si=GXACPJDKDApmq6oY Address: 6535 Nemours Pkwy 5th Floor, Orlando, FL 32827 Phone: (407) 650-7715 Guest biography & contact information [email protected]              To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP 3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207 JSMP website: www.jaxsmp.com [email protected] 904-477-9291 [email protected] Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332 FASMED.com Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine FASMED website http://fasmed.fadss.org/

This episode features a discussion with Dr. Jerry Bridgham, long time Medical Director for Wolfson Children's Hospital.  Please welcome today’s guest …….. has distinguished himself as an excellent and thoughtful pediatrician as well as serving as the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director, Physician Outreachfor  Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The 2019 recipient of the Folio Weekly Best in Jacksonville Pediatrician.  He is a Courtesy Associate Physician with the University of Florida College of Medicine and a graduae of the University of Miami Medical School. He has served as a member of the JSMP Governing board for a number of years.  Served as an advisor and recruited many physicians to volunteer in an annual pre-participation examinations reaching literally thousands.  In this program conditions were recognized which required further evaluation which prevented sudden death and extended medical care.  He has recently retired but remains engaged in healthcare for children and our youth.    Show Notes: Guest biography & contact information  Jerry A. Bridgham, MD, FAAP Chief Medical Officer Wolfson Children’s Hospital  Office:  904-202-8799 Cell:  904-318-5623 Executive Assistant:  Nancy Koob, 904-202-8732 To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP 3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207 JSMP website: www.jaxsmp.com [email protected] 904-477-9291 [email protected] Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332 FASMED.com Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine FASMED website http://fasmed.fadss.org/

Dr. Chris Kopp PT, DPT, graduated Magna cum Laude from the University of North Florida Physical Therapy program and received his transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist and certified in Dry Needling with over 25 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics. Dr. Kopp is an expert clinician for all musculoskeletal conditions including the spine and extremities with a background in sports medicine and is the owner/director of Premier Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation of Jacksonville.  Dr. Kopp has worked with amateur and professional athletes alike within various industries including golf, tennis, running and auto racing. Dr. Kopp is an instructor for local physical therapy programs as well as post-graduate continuing education and is a respected speaker and clinician. He lives in Atlantic Beach with his wife and two children and enjoys an active Florida lifestyle. Contact information [email protected] or [email protected]. Website: premierptjax.com To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP 3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207 [email protected] 904-477-9291 [email protected] Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332 FASMED.com Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine