VPA Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Advisory Council

Dr. Matt Gammons, Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic

Dr. David Lisle, UVM College of Medicine

Sarah Johnstone, Athletic Trainer Certified, Middlebury High School

Pat Merriam, Athletic Director, Spaulding High School

Todd Powers, Athletic Director,Blue Mountain High School

Mary Stetson, Coach, Mt. Abraham High School

Mike Norman, Athletic Director/Coach, Rutland High School

Bob Johnson, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Principals’ Association

Kyle Peckham, Athletic Trainer, Rice Memorial High School

Devin Wendel, Athletic Director & Athletic Trainer, Mt. Abraham Union High School

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

Sports Medicine Advisory Committee Minutes

VPA Sports Medicine Policies

1.) Act 68: An Act Relating to Health and Schools (VPA Guide for Administrators)

2.) VPA Hot Weather Policy (revised as of 7/6/15)

3.) VPA Cold Weather Policy (revised as of 8/16/15)

4.) VPA Gender Identity Policy (revised as of 8/4/17)

5.) VPA Lightning Policy

VPA Sports Medicine Information

1.) Concussion Information Sheet

2.) VPA Recommended Return to Learn/Play Protocols

3.) Brain Injury and the Schools: A Guide for Educators

4.) Anyone Can Save A Life Program (information on Emergency Action Planning)

VPA Sports Medicine Links & Resources

1.) Wrestling Medical Staff Skin Protection Guidelines – John Stawinski, MA, AT

2.) NFHS/VPA Wrestling Skin Infection Form (updated 2022)

3.) Preventing & Recognizing Anorexia Athletica for Coaches and Athletes

4.) Center for Disease Control “Heads Up” Training

5.) NFHS “Concussion in Sports: What You Need to Know”

6.) NFHS Parents Guide to Concussions in Sports

7.) Brain Injury Association of VT – School Sports Concussion Tool Kit

8.) Brain Injury Association of VT – Youth Sports and Concussions

9.) Brain Injury Association of VT – VT School Sports and Concussions – Report