• July 1, 2026 | 3:35 PM - 4:30 PM
• PCC,119AB

When Every Second Counts: 8 Years of Impact and the Next Move in Sports Safety

Despite significant progress in catastrophic sport injury policy adoption through initiatives like Team Up for Sports Safety, many athletic programs still lack the tools and support needed for effective implementation. This session will review the evidence behind best practices, summarize the impact of eight years of advocacy, and identify the next steps to ensure policies translate into practice. Attendees will explore tools, resources, and collaborative strategies to bridge the gap between policy and implementation, especially for under-resourced areas.

Learning Objectives - 1. Summarize the current evidence and best practices for managing catastrophic sport injuries.
- 2. Evaluate the outcomes and common success factors from the Team Up for Sports Safety initiative.
- 3. Identify gaps in policy implementation and the resources needed to support athletic trainers.
- 4. Develop strategies for engaging external stakeholders to enhance policy adoption and execution.
- 5. Apply tools and examples to support implementation of catastrophic sport safety policies in diverse settings.

Keywords: policy implementation; catastrophic injury; implementation resources