Matthew Slater is a special teams specialist for the New England Patriots. He was first drafted in 2008, and is entering his 15th NFL season with the Patriots. He is a three-time Super Bowl champion (2014, 2016, 2018), has made first team All-Pro twice (2016, 2019), and has played in ten Pro Bowls (2011-2017, 2019-2021).

Course Description:

This course is designed to give the participant an overview of the key players of the professional athlete’s comprehensive medical team. The course speakers and panel participants will feature clinicians from the New England Patriots, Mark D. Price, MD, PhD and James Whalen, ATC (Head Athletic Trainer), as well as Daryl Nelson, ATC (Director of Organizational Development), and Matthew Slater. The course and panel discussion will be moderated by one of Boston College’s team physicians, Timothy Foster, MD and will delve further into how the medical team supports one another, the communication needed for the care of the athlete, the trust that is developed between the different team members, and the importance knowing how and when to refer to others.

Panel:

• Daryl Nelson, MS, ATC
• Mark D. Price, MD, PhD
• Matthew Slater (New England Patriots)
• James Whalen, ATC

Course Description:

This course has been designed to provide the participant an overview of the recent statue and regulation changes in the AT Practice Act and will include a deep discussion as to how it impacts your athletic program. Some of the updates include the need for written relationships between the AT/ Team Physician, the importance of having concussion policies, and EAPs.

Speakers:

• James Zachazewski, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS

Panel:

• Eric Berkson, MD
• Robert Colandreo, MS, ATC
• Christianne Eason, PhD, ATC
• Michael Kolosky, DO
• William Stewart, ATC, CSCS, PES

Course Description: 

This course has been designed to present the elements of a comprehensive medical team on/off the sidelines to manage the student athlete. The course will review the fundamental components of the clinical and administrative team players, the importance of communication between the team, the need for strong documentation strategies, and the need for policy development to improve the care of your athletes. The speakers and panel participants will include team physicians, athletic trainers, as well as other pertinent members of the interscholastic athlete’s “team” including the athletic director, physical therapist, school nurse, and strength and conditioning coach.

Speakers:

• Michael Belanger, PT, ATC
• Christian Lattermann, MD

Panel:

• Simon Görtz, MD
• Anthony Costa, ATC
• Matthew McCormick, MS, CF-L2, CES
• Daniel McGovern, PT, DPT, ATC
• Stephen Traister 

Course Description:

Practical applications from the morning’s discussions with the purpose of summarizing the main points, outlining the afternoon’s agenda, and preparing attendees for the breakout sessions to come.

Speaker: Michael Belanger, PT, ATC: Director of Athletic training at Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine

See below for full descriptions of breakout session choices.

See below for full descriptions of breakout session choices.

See below for full descriptions of breakout session choices.

Course Description:

The team approach is not only important for the success of an interscholastic athletic program, but it’s also imperative to take this approach throughout life, whether managing students/athletes from the administrative aspect or the clinical aspect, it is important to have a “team” in your corner.

Speaker: Michael Belanger, PT, ATC: Director of Athletic training at Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine

Course Description:

A significant number of injuries can be associated to improper pre-season preparation or lack of a sports performance program altogether. This course is designed to provide the participant with an overview of some of the more common overuse injuries in the LE and trunk as well as provide several assessment techniques and interventions. The second part of this course will be focused on the design of a pre-season sports performance program template for your athletes based on the sports’ needs.

Speakers:

• Adam Tenforde, MD
• Haylee Borgstrom, MD
• Josh Lucas, ATC, SCS

Round Table:

• Brian Phillips

Course Description:

The focus of this course will be a deeper dive of the Concussion Management of the Interscholastic Athlete. This will include outlining important changes in policy and reporting needs, development of concussion management tools, and the necessary communication between the Concussion team. The course will feature speakers from Mass General Brigham’s Concussion Service Line and will involve round table input from local athletic directors and school nurses to provide insight into athlete management.

Speakers:

• Nathan Cook, PhD
• Phillip Madore, MS, LAT, ATC, PES, ITAT

Round Table:

• Sara Martin, MA
• Adam Bennett, MS, LAT, ATC

Course Description: 

This course is designed to provide greater insight for the interscholastic athlete with disabilities including how to recognize, treat and care for the athlete, as well as when and with whom to collaborate. The course will review the sports, activities, and opportunities available and outline resources for the athlete who is interested in participating in local programs. The course will feature speakers heavily involved in sports programming for students with disabilities including Cheri Blauwet, a Paralympian, and physiatrist within Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine, Bill Stewart, the Director of Rehab Services at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Somersworth, NH, joined by several panelists who are also working to expand the opportunities available to athletes with disabilities.

Speakers:

• Cheri Blauwet, MD
• William Stewart, ATC

Round Table:

• Mary Jean Hippern
• Joe Walsh, MS, MEd
• Joseph Cusack

Course Description:

There are a significant number of injuries that can occur on the school grounds- whether on the field, in the classroom, in the gymnasium, or walking in the hallways. This course is designed to provide an overview of the common athletic injuries sustained in the school setting, tips and tricks for proper assessment and intervention, as well as management strategies, including when and who to refer to should the student need additional care.

Speakers:

• Will Desjardins, M.S. ATC
• Jennifer Hopp, MD, CAQSM

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide the participant an overview of the management of the post-COVID athlete and the need for involvement of the entire team both from the clinical and administrative side. This course will not only provide an overview of the clinical impacts of COVID to the interscholastic athlete, but the policies and procedures needed in place for a safe return to play. It will highlight the need for communication and support across the team and what the future holds for future athletic seasons, updated guidelines, or changes in COVID-19 transmission rates.

Speakers:

• James Zachazewski, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS

Round Table:

• Lauren Mellet, PT, DPT
• Amy Leonard, ATC
• Amy Daniels
• Sabine Jean-Louis, DNP, FNP-BC, MSN, RN
• Lauren Simmons MS, LAT, ATC

Course Description:

It is extremely important to have a plan in place to manage a critical incident. The updated statutes and regulations have made it imperative that athletic programs have outlined emergency action plans and policies for various injuries that occur during practices or games. The focus of this course is to provide an overview on the importance of policy development, outline the important considerations when creating policies for your athletic program, as well as design a policy template for future use. The participants will hear from several speakers including athletic trainers, athletic directors, school nurses, as well as a presentation from the Korey Stringer Institute on the importance of policy development and how they can help your school.

Speakers:

• Mike Belanger, PT, ATC
• Christianne Eason, PhD, ATC

Round Table: 

• Greg Ceglarski, MS
• Avery Esdaile
• Peggy Perez- DeLeon, RN