KEY TESTIMONY:

Questioned by Commonwealth's Attorney Leland Hulbert.

• Stated he is a certified athletic trainer and practice manager employed by Ellis and Badenhausen for 24 years.
• Stated he worked as an athletic trainer with PRP's basketball team, Valley's Football team among other organizations.
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) board of certification and Kentucky's board of medical licensure have both granted certification as an athletic trainer.
• KMA and KHSAA requires head coaches to require a medical symposiums once every 2 years.
• Teaches coaches and athletic directors to have a Plan
• This plan would include Physical, CPR, Emergency Plan
• Discusses importance of history form.
• States physicals are mandatory and the best exam is given by family MD
• Teaches to put emergency plan in writing.
• Teaches to put emergency plan in writing.
• States importance of documents and even says "some attorney would love for you not to document it"
• Coaches are mandated to have CPR training every year
• Covers 3 different stages of heat illness. 1st stage heat cramps, 2nd stage heat exhaustion, 3rd heat stroke
• Covers sign and symptoms of heat exhaustion. States should move athlete to a cool shaded area.
• Covers sign and symptoms of heat stroke. States techniques used in treatment of heat stroke.
• Covers heat acclimatization and how to it gradual process.
• Heat index testing is covered.
• Coaches are taught 5 different subjects during their 3 hour symposium.
• Testifies that Jason Stinson attended the symposium in 2008.
• Should call EMS or 911 as soon as possible.
• You should call 911 immediately.

Cross Examination

Questioned by Brian Butler.

• He is a identified as a leading authority in Louisville, KY
• When asked if a heat stroke could be overlooked by the most trained professional he answered yes.
• Also answered yes to the question could you even miss a heat stroke.
• They cover the 5 years of training needed to become certified athletic trainer
• He agrees that a coach doesn't have a fraction of the experience or knowledge of a certified athletic trainer.
• Only a few of the schools have certified athletic trainers.
• It is stated that there is limited funds and that prevents most Jefferson County high schools from having a certified athletic trainer.
• Coaches are taught on heat illness for 10 minutes every 2 years.
• Discusses climatization and that heat stroke typically occurs in the first few days of practice.
• To prevent this the state of KY doesn't allow equipment for the first 5 days.
• The body should be acclimatized within 7-10 days.
• Has heard about teams practicing 9 hours a day
• PRP's practice on 8-20-08 was 2 hours.
• Many areas with much more hotter weather do not have the restrictions that KY does.
• 30-40 minutes of conditioning is not considered excessive.
• Football players are trained in their uniforms.
• Diet, caffeine, supplements, lack of sleep, medication including amphetamines all can contribute to heat stroke.
• Coaches are not trained enough in the sign and symptoms of heat illness. Heat exhaustion is very common.
• Heat stroke is entirely different, and it can happen without warning.
• Heat stoke can occur without dehydration.
• Is there any rules at all that you are aware of that high school athletes can not run 30-40 minutes.
• He would not stop practice or game for 1 or 2 players experiencing breathing problems. You would treat that individual.
• Discussed the appropriate measures for treating heat stroke.
• Would not expect someone who attended a medical symposium to have the experience of a certified athletic trainer.

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Questioned by Leland Hulbert

• Covered many signs of heat stroke at symposium
• It is more probable that a heat stroke would have signs.
• Experts more heat strokes from football because of equipment and practices.
• Without a certified athletic trainer the coaches have more responsibility.
• Intensity of exercise is a main factor.
• It is uncommon for 2 children to go to hospital after a football practice.
• It is a rule to have ice towels between 80-94 degrees.
• Answers should dial 911 immediately.

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Questioned by Brian Butler

• Agrees that you would try to several things before dialing 911.