Athletic Training

From The Athletic Training Staff:

MEMO TO VISITING TEAMS FROM SAGES' ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF

Visiting Athletic Teams/Athletic Trainers/Coaches' Memo

Memo to Sage's Student-Athletes 

We would like to take a few minutes to inform you of the medical clearance requirements for all Sage College (Sage) athletes. For your convenience these forms are located below:


• The Sage College Medical History & Health Questionnaire
• Sage insurance information Form
• Physical Exam Form- to be completed by your physician, &
• Sage Athletic Related Insurance Claims explanation form


Parents please explain your insurance policy procedure to your student-athlete, specifically regarding if preauthorization or referral from a primary care physician is needed.

As in the past, our Team Physician, Dr. Richard Alfred, sees the majority of our non-emergency injuries. I understand that many parents may be more comfortable with their own physician or one that is closer to home; however, any care provided by another physician will require a medical release to return to participation. This release will then be reviewed by Dr. Alfred. As our team physician, Dr. Alfred has the final clearance regarding the athlete’s return to competition.

THIS PART IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
. All returning  athletes MUST have a physical prior to their season and be cleared by their personal physician for athletic competition. This includes athletes who will be playing in a nontraditional season in the fall. The athletic training staff must receive a copy of the physical exam with a doctor’s signature and date. It also must state somewhere on the form that “the athlete is cleared for athletic participation.”

New students to Sage may use a copy of the completed form required by the Sage Wellness Center for their athletic physical. If any athlete has trouble getting a physical prior to their arrival on campus, please contact the Athletic Training Department as soon as possible by August 1st.

Your summer checklist is as follows:

Complete & return to the Athletic Department all required forms from the list above
Copy of Front and Back of Insurance Card
Medical Clearance for all related injuries or illnesses occurring after the physical
Extra asthma inhaler, Epi-pen, or Contacts to be placed in the team med kit


Please mail all information to the Athletic Training Staff at Sage by August 1, 2009. The address is: Sage Athletic Training, 45 Ferry Street, Troy, N.Y. 12180.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 518-244-2068.

Sharon V. Brodie, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
The Sage College

Forms To Be Completed by August 1, 2009:

Insurance Information Form

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form

Student-Athlete Health Questionnaire

Athletic Insurance Policy