Dist. 214 trainers watching for concussions

This fall sports season, Rocco Tieri, certified athletic trainer at Wheeling High School, has treated 15 athletes with concussions. These athletes have included football players, cheerleaders, volleyball players and soccer players. For the last seven years, Tieri has used ImPact software to analyze the severity of the injuries and to determine the proper time to return to play. District 214 athletic trainers have always been at the forefront of sport concussion management and treatment.

On Oct. 27, Tieri and the other District 214 athletic trainers will meet with Dr. Dino Kostas from the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch to discuss the latest sport concussion treatments. Dr. Kostas worked very closely with the Red Stars professional (women's) soccer team this year and has treated several of the players. He also consults with area high schools on managing concussions in football and other contact sports.

In light of recent concussion discussion in the National Football League, District 214 athletic trainers are being proactive in protecting and treating their athletes. To learn more about District 214's concussion initiatives or specifics about the meeting with Dr. Kostas, please contact Tieri at (847) 718-7136 or rocco.tieri@d214.org.