Dear Romeo Bulldog Parents,

First let me introduce myself. My name is Connie Summers, and I am the new Athletic Trainer here at Romeo High School. I cannot begin to tell you how thrilled I am to join the Bulldog family. Some of you might have seen me at the spring sporting events, but if you have not introduced yourself please feel free too. I am a recent graduate of Eastern Michigan University, with my Bachelors in Sports Medicine-Athletic Training, and have been involved in the Macomb Area Conference for a few years.

I am very eager to start my first football season here at Romeo, and would like to inform you of some tips to keep your child healthy during the season.

• If your child does get hurt either at practice or during a game, if I am not the one to assist with his/her injury, please inform me as soon as possible. This way I can make sure we do the necessary precautions, to get them ready to play as quickly and safely as possibly. Secondly if your child does get hurt and needs to go to the doctor, please I cannot stress this enough to bring a note from the doctor with their status.
  • For example : John Doe may return to football without restriction 9/08/08. Or John Doe may not return to sports for 2 weeks, and then will need to be braced or taped for games or practices.
    
    
• If your doctor says no P.E. then that means no sports as well. If the doctor should say no sports until further notice, I must have a note that states when he/she is cleared to return to their sport. If you have any questions please feel free to call me in the Athletic Training Room.
  

Also, I know many of you have your family physicians that you go to for when your child is sick or hurt, but sometimes they are not as pro-active as an orthopedic or sports medicine doctor, would be to return your child to play. Below is a list of physicians that understand athletes and athletic injuries who are willing to work with the athletes, parents, and athletic trainers, to get your child back soon and healthier.

Again I am very excited to be joining the Romeo family, and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

Sincerely,
Connie Summers Athletic Trainer
Romeo High School Training Room
l-586-281-l 146

Recommended Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Doctors and clinic: 248-651-3160

• Dr. Frederick Maiubauer
• Dr. Allen Babcock
• Dr. Peter Boruta
• Dr . Dale Hoekstra
• Dr. Michael Yousif
• Bettye Wright, PA