text: Kerrie Gibson was appointed Head Athletic Trainer at Moreau Catholic in 1995. In addition to providing medical coverage for Moreau’s student-athletes, she is also an American Red Cross Instructor and provides CPR/First Aid/AED certification courses for Moreau coaches.
  
  Gibson received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in Athletic Training from California State University Sacramento and a Master of Education from National University. She is recognized as a Certified Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainers Association, and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition, she is ITAT (ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer) certified and is responsible for ImPACT baseline and post-concussion testing administration at Moreau. As part of her certifications, she completes ongoing continuing education courses.
  
  Services Provided
  
  In the case of injury/illness, our athletic trainer will provide the student-athlete with a comprehensive examination of his/her injury. Based on her assessment, Gibson will determine the functional limitations that have resulted from the injury or illness. When deemed necessary, Gibson will provide a referral to the student-athlete’s physician. A treatment and rehabilitation plan based on the findings from the examination will be provided to the athlete to assist in the recovery of the injury. In addition, communication to the athlete’s family will be initiated through Appryse.
  
  Facility
  
  The Athletic Training Room is located near the Main Gym. Entrances are located through the lobby and the main gym.
  
  The Athletic Training Room is equipped with treatment tables, taping tables, cardiovascular equipment and strength-training equipment. The facility provides student-athletes with space for therapeutic exercises using physiotherapy balls, medicine balls, Theraband and balance devices, each of which are designed to improve functional movement patterns. In addition, therapeutic modalities and a whirlpool are available and utilized to assist with injury recovery.
  
  Hours of Operation: Monday (by appointment only) and Tuesday-Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hours will be extended when on-site medical coverage is being provided for athletic competitions.
  
  Closed: Mondays and weekends, with the exception of pre-scheduled tournaments, games and practices
  
  Injury Policies
  
  Injury or Illness: When a student-athlete is injured or ill and sees a physician, a written note from the treating physician must be submitted to Gibson prior to returning to athletic participation. The written note should include a diagnosis, any physical limitations, and a clearance date for full athletic participation.
  
  Head Injury or Concussion: When a student-athlete is returning from a head injury/concussion, please note that their or his/her return will not be immediate once cleared. Per CIF bylaws and Ca State Law AB 2127, return to play cannot be sooner than 7 days after evaluation by a physician (MD/DO) who has made the diagnosis of concussion and only after completing a gradual return to play protocol. The return to play protocol will be conducted in the Athletic Training Room under the supervision of the athletic trainer and will begin once the athlete is symptom free.