HEALTH AND SAFETY TRACK SCHEDULE 2021
**Speakers and times subject to change
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2021
Session #1--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
HEART SCREENINGS AND CARDIAC RISKS
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most serious issues that occur during a sporting event. What steps can we take to prevent them? How can we provide a safe environment and the proper equipment?
Session #2--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
CONCUSSIONS
As they lept to the forefront over the last decade, concussions became the focus of many sports organizations. Are we still taking them seriously enough? What steps can organizations take to reduce concussions, provide proper education and conduct baseline testing? What are the long term risks that are relevant for athletes and sports organizations?
Session #3--04:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
ATHLETE ABUSE
The rise of awareness of the many forms of athlete abuse has increased the focus on how we can properly protect young athletes. What are the best steps to take? What procedures can be put into place? How can parents and coaches be educated to reduce these risks?
Session #4--05:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
MENTAL HEALTH
A hot topic, mental health has many aspects that are rarely explored. As athletes transition from their youth to college and professional sports, the pressures ramp up. How do we help young athletes develop the skills and the framework to successfully navigate the increasing pressure? How do we support the retired athletes as they navigate their new role in the world of sports?
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021
Session #5--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
GOVERNING AND MANAGING COMMUNICATION WITH YOUTH
We know that athletes should not be left alone in dangerous postions, but in today's world of technology, some of the easiest ways to isolate and prey on young athletes is through electronic communication. How do we prevent this type of abuse? What steps can an organization take to implement controls on their staff?
Session #6--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
HEALTH EQUITY
How do we address the disparate access to health care? How does that access impact sports access and sports performance when disadvantaged athletes cannot receive the proper training and support? What are the best long-term strategies for narrowing this gap?
Session #7--04:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
DRUG EDUCATION
Young athletes are susceptible to the influences of drugs. How do we work with athletes, coaches and professional advisors to give athletes (of all levels), the support that they need to understand the challenges and make informed decisions?
Session #8--05:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
HEALTH AND FITNESS
A body cannot perform at peak level if it is not healthy and fit. How do we balance the needs for training and conditioning with living a healthy lifestyle? What is the best way to help support athletes as they go through these challenges? How do we instill healthy life-long habits?
HEALTH AND SAFETY TRACK SCHEDULE 2020
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020
Session #1--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
HEART SCREENINGS AND CARDIAC RISKS--How to Reduce Risks of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes. We will look at deaths from heat stroke and the impact of myocarditis.
Sheldon
Hill
Safe Beat
Founder
Shanyn
Lancaster
Arizona State University
Head Team Physician-Section Chief-Sports Medicine
Darren
Sudman
Simon’s Heart
Founder
Session #2--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
CONCUSSIONS--How to Implement Effective Concussion Management Programs and Protect Athlete Brains
Kyle
Auffray
Gamebreakers
VP Sales & Marketing
Drew
Ferguson
Coach Safely Foundation
CEO
Dick
Gould
Teaching Aids
Vice Chair
Brent
Novoselsky
Retired Prof Football Players of Chicago
Bnai Brith Sports Lodge
Session #3--4:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
ATHLETE ABUSE--Reducing risks of athlete abuse
Theo Fleury
Former NHL Player
Fleury Enterprises
Marcia Frederick
World Gymnastic Champion
Olympian
USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame
Dan Murphy
ESPN
Investigative Reporter
Jessica Ogunnorin
Virginia Commonwealth University
Session #4--5:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
MENTAL HEALTH--Keeping Athletes Minds Healthy--Impact of competitive sports, COVID and other issues
Drew
Ferguson
Coach Safely Foundation
CEO
Akilah Carter-Francique
San Jose State University
Institute for Study Sports, Society and Social Change
Bobby
Hallback
Sports Psychologist
Christine
Pinalto
Sidelined USA
Founder
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020
Session #5--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
COVID-19--Managing the requirements of regulatory entities and schools districts and balancing the needs of athletes, coaches and sports organizations.
Sean Frazier
Northern Illinois University
Athletic Director
Shanyn Lancaster
Arizona State University
Head Team Physician-Section Chief-Sports Medicine
Christine Pinalto
Sidelined USA
Founder
Session #6--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
COVID-19--What is the long-term fallout from COVID-19? What are the long-term risks to health and safety of the athletes? How has COVID-19 impacted mental health, domestic violence and other issues that have arisen from isolation? How does COVID impact Title IX decisions for colleges and universities?
Shanyn Lancaster
Arizona State University
Head Team Physician-Section Chief-Sports Medicine
Ricky Volante
The Professional Collegiate League
Co-Founder
Session #7--4:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
DRUG EDUCATION--Drugs continue to be a difficult challenge for our society. How do we talk to kids about the effect drugs have on their body? How can we teach them to navigate society's stigma on addictions-a stigma which often prevents them from getting the help that they need.
Tim
Harrington
Wide Wonder
Making Mental Health and addiction recovery an everyday conversation
Darren
Tessitore
Foundation for a Drug Free World
National Trainer
Session #8--5:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
FITNESS AND NUTRITION
Malorie
Polster
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Prevention Science Fellow
Division of Prevention Science, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Alison
Vaux-Bjerke
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Analyst
Division of Prevention Science, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health