If a King School student-athlete goes to a physician to get evaluated for an injury or illness which may affect their ability to participate in their sport, they must present a note of release from their treating physician to the Athletic Trainer before they can return to play. This is true whether the student-athlete is referred by the Athletic Trainer or self-referred.

The student-athlete may not return to practice or play until a note from their treating physician has been presented to the Athletic Trainer. If the student-athlete is injured in one season, they will need their physician’s clearance note to begin the next season’s sports participation. A verbal or written notification from the student-athlete’s parent or guardian will not suffice.

The student-athlete should not expect to return to play on the day of competition or game after an injury. The Athletic Trainer will determine the amount of practice-time needed before the student-athlete may participate in competition and game when returning from an injury or illness. The Athletic Trainer will make the final decision of when a student-athlete may return to play.

The King Strength and Conditioning Department comprises educated and experienced coaches that provide physiologically appropriate training catered to our student-athletes specific athletic goals and needs.

Some of the services we provide are as follows:

• Injury prevention assessment screens
• Performance testing
• Agility and speed training
• Sport-specific strength training
• Mobility and flexibility instruction
• Rehabilitative services in coordination with the Athletic Trainers

Our coaches ensure that all student-athletes understand our athletic development process. We encourage them to be active learners in the weight room by educating them on the basics of a well-designed program that will allow them to progress safely and successfully throughout their athletic careers.

King School and its Athletic Department disallows the use of nutritional supplements that are not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, the Surgeon General of the United States, or the American Medical Association for use by children or adolescents for the purpose of increasing physical development, strength, or athletic performance. In addition, any agent (such as anabolic steroids) or substance banned by the NCAA or the U.S. Olympic Committee is prohibited unless prescribed by their physician.

For more information, please contact the Athletic Health Services team.