Saint Francis Medical Center will host an autumn clinic for coaches focusing on the dangers and signs of heat-related illness in athletes on Thursday, September 15, from 8 am to 2 pm in the Health and Wellness Center – entrance 8, 150 S. Mount Auburn Road. Keynote speakers are Jason Stinson, Rodney Daugherty, Mike Craven and Dave McCann, along with breakout sessions by medical professionals from Saint Francis.
Stinson was the head football coach at Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville, Ky., when he was charged with reckless homicide in the death of one of his athletes, 15-year-old Max Gilpin. Gilpin died of complications due to heat stroke suffered while practicing under Stinson. In September 2009, Stinson was acquitted of all charges.
Daugherty, a former high school classmate of Stinson’s, reunited with him after 20 years and was present throughout the trial. Daugherty’s book, Factors Unknown, details testimonies, photographs, documents, incidents and much more regarding this unfortunate event and trial.
Stinson and Daugherty are currently traveling to share Stinson’s story and create awareness about the dangers and signs of heat-related illness in young athletes. They have teamed up with conditioning coach and president of True Fitness Solutions, Mike Craven, to encourage coaches to evaluate young athletes using the metabolic equivalent of task (MET) testing system, which determines an athlete’s physical ability to dissipate heat. The presentation will include a demonstration using the MET testing system.
One of the nation’s leaders in coaching education, McCann will present “Requiem for American Sports – The Birth of a New National Sports System.” As director of National Initiatives for the Institute for Sport Coaching and the former U.S. Olympic Committee Manager of Coaching Education, he has extensive experience in the development of coaching education and certification programs for state high school associations, youth organizations and national governing bodies. His presentation will examine the present status of the American sports development system and the forces that have shaped how we play, coach and organize sports today.
Stephen Jordan, PhD, neuropsychologist at Saint Francis, will present “Concussions – What to Look for in the Classroom.” Additional medical professionals from Saint Francis will discuss taping, ground-based training and CPR methods during the breakout sessions.
Following the afternoon presentations, one Coaches Clinic participant will receive Saint Francis Medical Center’s Athletic Republic™ speed and agility training scholarship for five deserving athletes from the winning school — a $1,700 value. Coaches must be present to win.
Coaches Clinic registration begins at 7:30 am on September 15 and will adjourn at 2 pm. To sign up for the clinic, call 573-331-5877.
Jason Stinson, a keynote speaker at Saint Francis Medical Center’s Fall 2011 Coaches Clinic, will discuss dangers and signs of heat-related illness in athletes. Stinson was the head football coach at a high school in Louisville, Ky., when he was charged with reckless homicide in the death of one of his athletes due to heat stroke complications. He was later acquitted of all charges and is traveling to create awareness about the dangers and signs of heat-related illness in young athletes.