Athletic Training

Please click below to view our emergency action plan for each athletic facility:

Searle Athletic Center

Zolenas and Paw Print Turf Fields

Hopkins Fields and Tennis Courts

Auxiliary Gyms

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a direct blow to the head, neck or body, resulting in an impulsive force being transmitted to the brain. This is common in sports and exercise-related activities. Concussions are taken very seriously at Garrison Forest School. If a concussion is suspected in an athlete, they must be seen and evaluated by their physician. 

If a concussion is suspected, please contact the athletic trainer and school personnel. If possible, we strongly recommend complete cognitive rest for the initial 24-48 hours after the injury. This will require your daughter to remain home from school while symptomatic.  As tolerable she may return, with a note from the pediatrician, or concussion clinic explaining absence. An ACE Care Plan should be completed by the treating physician and submitted to the school for each follow up visit until your daughter is cleared to return to academics without restrictions.

• Concussion Information Sheet for Parents/Athletes
• Post-Concussion Symptom Scale
• Gradual Return to Sports Following a Concussion
• ACE Care Plan

Every student-athlete is required to have a complete pre-participation physical examination that positively determines readiness for athletic participation.  This physical is good for a one-year period.  Athletes will NOT be allowed to participate in athletic practices or competition until a signed (signed by the health care provider) pre-participation physical exam is submitted to Magnus Health or a hard copy is given to the athletic trainer.   

Parents/Guardians must also sign the “Athletic Consent to Treat and Acceptance of Risk” form and “Athletic Concussion Information” form prior to participation in athletic activities. These forms are found on the student-athletes Magnus Health account. 

We understand that when an injury occurs you have many options on how to get your daughter properly evaluated and treated.  You are under no obligation to use our physician, however there are benefits in doing so.  If your daughter sees her personal or specialty physician, written documentation must be returned to the athletic trainer with the diagnosis, treatment plan, and any recommended restrictions and timeline for return to play. The Physician Referral Form can be used for documentation.  If your daughter goes to the Emergency Room for an injury, we must receive a written medical release or recommendation for her prior to returning to athletic participation.  

If your daughter is seen by a physician, proper written documentation must be submitted to the athletic trainer.  Your daughter will be held from practices and games until a note from the treating physician is received.

This information sheet is provided to assist parents/guardians and athletes recognize the symptoms of heat-related illness and learn how to treat and prevent it from occurring.

Your physician may recommend physical therapy for your daughter.  Towson Sports Medicine is associated with Towson Orthopedic Associates and offers excellent physical therapy services. For more information, visit their website here.

Same day, orthopaedic injuries can be seen at Towson Orthopaedics Associate’s After Hours Care.  Walk-ins are welcome at their Towson (Bellona) location Monday-Thursday from 4:30-6:30.  Call 410-616-1400 for additional information or visit their website here.