Coaching Resources

• OSS Return to Play from Injury
   
• OSS R.I.C.E Treatment of Injuries
   
• OSS Concussion Return to Learn/Play Summary
   
• OSS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information
   
• OSS Heat Information
   
• OSS Cold Weather Information
   
• OSS Lightning Information

PSD Concussion Information and Policies

 

Puyallup School District board regulation 3422R requires pre-season concussion baseline screening for high impact athletic programs (basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling) before the athlete is eligible for participation, and requires the return to play protocol shown below following a concussion for all athletes. More information is included in the Concussion/Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information Sheet

Baseline Concussion Testing with Olympic Sports & Spine
 

August 2023 flyer - for junior high and high school FALL SEASON student-athletes

OSS BCS scheduling website:

http://www.osstherapy.com/services/baseline

Testing Dates/Times

OSS Physical Therapy has set up convenient times to provide baseline concussion screens for Puyallup School District Athletes. Proof of baseline concussion testing is required prior to participation in basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling, and are valid for two full years. Baseline concussion testing is by appointment only.

Times are set up to accommodate the highest volume of athletes in the most efficient way possible. You can expect the overall time for the baseline to take 15-25 minutes.

Cost of screening: $15 dollars payable by cash, check or charge. (checks payable to OSS Physical Therapy)

On the web link you will be asked for your preferred testing times. You can expect an email reply within two-three business days confirming your scheduled time and any follow up instructions.
*Please DO NOT call the clinic to schedule an appointment*
**We will NOT be accepting walk-in baselines**

Students are able to get a BCS from their medical provider. The benefit of a BCS at Olympic Sports & Spine is the cost is lower than a co-pay, and the OSS trainers have access to the BCS in the event of a suspected concussion. 

OSS Concussion Return to Learn/Play Summary

OSS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information

• WIAA Heat Index Calculator (use our zip codes)
   
• Calculation Details
   
• WIAA Heat Index Policy
   
• OSS Heat Information
   
• OSS Cold Weather Information
   
• PSD Air Quality Guidelines 
   
• Airnow.gov
   
• WSRMP Athletic Liability Risk Management Manual

Coaches should contact your building athletic director for EAP documents specific to your venue created by Olympic Sports & Spine

• WSRMP EAP Sample from Athletic Liability Risk Management Manual
   
• EAP Program Information  from Emergency Action Planning Program
   
• EAP Worksheet (sample) from  Emergency Action Programming Program
   
• Lightning: NFHS Lightning Guidelines - OSS Lightning Information

PDF Version of the info listed below 

• Volunteer Coaching Interest Form - Complete the Interest Form and return to the district athletic office. It will be scanned to the school you are requesting to volunteer coach for. This is our way of confirming that the school and head coach KNOW you are interested in volunteer coaching.
   
• Background checks and fingerprinting - Done for all volunteer and paid coaches.  You will be notified by the district athletic office of a name and phone number in Human Resources to schedule the fingerprint appointment, as well as the paperwork and background check fee amount needed. Fingerprinting is done at the main school district office. 302 -2nd Street SE Puyallup WA 98372. HR notifies the district athletic office when this has been done. Main district phone number is 253-841-1301.
   
• Safeschools trainings - District required online trainings need to be completed here using the link. Your user name to sign on is created by the district athletic office. Contact them for your user name. As a football coach you will need to also take the “suggested training” Heat Illness Prevention listed at the bottom. Notify the district athletic office when all trainings have been completed.
   
• CPR/AED/FA - Current copies of your certifications are needed. If you don’t have these you will need to find a course online, or elsewhere. Contact the district athletic office if you need class suggestions.
   
• WIAA Rules and Sport Specific Rules Clinics - These are required for all coaches. You will complete these through the FinalForms Tower platform. There is no need to print out any of these certificates. The athletic office can verify completion when notified of completion by the coach. 
   
• Heads Up Football Training - Football coaches only. This is a 4-component training. 3 of the trainings you will be taking through the Safeschools site. The 4^th (Blocking and Defeating Blocks, Shoulder Tackling & Equipment Fitting) is completed through nfhslearn.com. Unless you already have taken Heads Up Football, you will need to create an account with https://nfhslearn.com Notify the district athletic office when you have created this account and confirm the email used to set it up.
   
• An email from admin@nfhslearn.com  will be sent to you containing a link to accept the course. If you try to take this course any other way, nfhslearn will charge you. These should be no charge to you as a district coach. Provide a copy of the certificate of completion for your coaching file.
   

• Volunteer Coaches for Swim and Dive, Pole Vault, Cheer, and Dance have other specialized required training.