Busy Week

 This week has been hectic with writing papers, researching, and trying to attend the last sporting events at Ithaca High School for the spring season. Deadlines are approaching, and yes I am flipping out......Blogging is probably a good outlet for me to lay it all out there though, which I plan to do.

On Wednesday I had a mentor meeting with Janie in her office. Tuesday night I had worked up a rough outline of how I want my presentation to go, and some of the minor details I will be sharing with my audience. This consisted of first introducing what I set out to accomplish, then giving a detailed explanation of the profession of Athletic Training. Although this particular blog post I wasn't planning on explaining my whole outline, I will promise to do so on the next one. What I really wanted to say about my mentor meeting was that Mrs. Bryant was extremely helpful in adding specifics that I could add to my presentation. She thought what I had produced could make for an excellent final project. The only thing I'm worried about is making it last 30 minutes, which I'm sure many other people are worried about. I plan on running through my material and testing it out, once I make the powerpoint presentation.


Here we goooo, yesterday I zoomed down to Kim's office around 540 to see the pre-game preparation for the Boys Lacrosse game. This was a big game for them, being their sectional game, it was do or die. Before the game, players trickled in wanting specific tape jobs. These ranged from ankle (high ankle), wrist, fingers, and knees. We then made our way onto the field about an hour early, of course ridin' durty in the golf cart. We then set up water bottles filled with water, and gatorade to fill the benches. After about 20 minutes of warming up, Kim and I took refuge by standing on the bleachers right behind the team the entire game. Now this was new to me, having a benchside view for a Lacrosse game was quite a thrill. It really gives you an up close personal perspective into coaches, and of course the players. As far as injuries go, some players needed more tape for their sticks, and many needed re-taping for their ankle for more support. Kim had a handy fanny-pack whcih she would furiously whip out whenever a player asked. The team was extremely respectful to her, and she mentioned this particular team was a pleasure to work with. Their was a sign of blood when I player sprinted over to Kim for help. He had cut his knee open and was dripping blood, Kim first wrapped the wound up with pre-wrap and tape, to stop the bleeding. She next cleaned the blood with a guaze pad, and off the player went back into the game. This all happened within 7 minutes. The game was a tight one, going back, and forth all night. Finally, the pulled it off with a big W (win), and celebrated to this fashion. After the game we drove back to the training room, and unloaded the cart and called it a night.
These live experiences really give me a great idea of what I will be getting into next year, and so far, I love it.
Kim said the very last sporting event will be next Tuesday, a baseball game, which she said are very easy....I will surely be in attendance, and as always, takin' notes.