VPA Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Advisory Council

• Dr. Matt Gammons, Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic
• Dr. David Lisle, UVM College of Medicine
• Pat Merriam, Athletic Director, Spaulding High School
• Todd Powers, Athletic Director,Blue Mountain High School
• Mike Norman, Athletic Director/Coach, Rutland High School
• Kyle Peckham, Athletic Trainer, Rice Memorial High School
• Devin Wendel, Athletic Director & Athletic Trainer, Mt. Abraham Union High School
• Danielle LaFlamme, Athletic Trainer, Harwood Union MS/HS, Secondary School Chair – Vermont Association of Athletic Trainers (VAAT)
• Lauren Thomas, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals’ Association

The VPA Sports Medicine Advisory Council meets on a periodic basis to consider issues and recommend actions on various sports medicine issues relevant to student athletes in Vermont.

General Information

• Advisory Council By-Laws
• Advisory Mission Statement

Sports Medicine Advisory Committee Minutes

Coming soon.

VPA Sports Medicine Policies

• Act 68: An Act Relating to Health and Schools (VPA Guide for Administrators)
• VPA Hot Weather Policy (revised as of 7/6/15)
• VPA Cold Weather Policy (revised as of 8/16/15)
• VPA Gender Identity Policy (revised as of 8/4/17)
• VPA Lightning Policy

VPA Sports Medicine Information

• Concussion Information Sheet
• VPA Recommended Return to Learn/Play Protocols
• Brain Injury and the Schools: A Guide for Educators
• Anyone Can Save A Life Program (information on Emergency Action Planning)

VPA Sports Medicine Links & Resources

• Wrestling Medical Staff Skin Protection Guidelines – John Stawinski, MA, AT
• NFHS/VPA Wrestling Skin Infection Form (updated 2022)
• Preventing & Recognizing Anorexia Athletica for Coaches and Athletes
• Center for Disease Control “Heads Up” Training
• NFHS “Concussion in Sports: What You Need to Know”
• NFHS Parents Guide to Concussions in Sports
• Brain Injury Association of VT – School Sports Concussion Tool Kit
• Brain Injury Association of VT – Youth Sports and Concussions
• Brain Injury Association of VT – VT School Sports and Concussions – Report