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Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC)


SPORTS MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Member School/Affilliation Region
Kaitlyn Bradford, ATC, Chair & Northern Region Rep Trinity Christian School Northern
Amy Annette, ATC Eastern Region Rep Hampton Roads Academy Eastern
Rachel Gruber, ATC Central Region Rep St. Catherine's School Central
Scott Winston, ATC Western Region Rep Virginia Episcopal School Western
Gary Leake Highland School Northern
Dr. Steve Reece, M.D. OrthoVirginia/VCU Health Central
Dr. Fran O'Connor, M.D. Uniformed Services University Northern
Dr. Robert Wilder, M.D. University of Virginia Western
Grace Bayer, ATC Steward School Central
Tara Tate, ATC Collegiate School Central
Kendall Mikkelsen, ATC Virginia Academy Northern

MISSION STATEMENT


The Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) will provide member schools with the best evidence-based practices to support the health and safety of student-athletes in athletic programs.

 

PURPOSE


The Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) works closely with VISAA membership to provide the healthiest and safest environments for all VISAA member schools. The committee consists of sports medicine doctors across the state and certified athletic trainers representing the four regions of VISAA membership. The committee comprises individuals with wide-ranging medical, athletic and educational expertise.

DISCLAIMER – NFHS and NATA Position Statements and Guidelines  The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) regularly distributes position statements and guidelines to promote public awareness of specific health and safety-related issues that affect VISAA member schools. Such information is neither exhaustive nor necessarily applicable to all circumstances or individuals and is no substitute for consultation with appropriate healthcare professionals. Statutes, codes, or environmental conditions may be relevant. NFHS and NATA position statements or guidelines should be considered in conjunction with other pertinent materials when taking action or planning care. The NFHS and NATA reserve the right to rescind or modify any such document at any time. 

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