The OACA, OSAA, OADA, OAOA & OATS are proud to announce the presenters for the 4^th and final week of the Oregon Coaches Symposium Series, presented by ePledgeDrive. 

The Oregon Coaches Symposium Series is designed to be of interest to all Athletic Directors, Coaches, and Athletic Trainers. We have a great mix of topics designed to cover pertinent, non-sport-specific information that all AD’s, coaches, and trainers deal with on a daily basis. Click this link to register for a session online: https://oaca.coachesinsider.com/.

Sunday, August 23 – 7-8 pm

Dealing with Parents 

Tom Johnson, Boys Basketball Coach, Sam Barlow HS

Coach Johnson will review the importance of interscholastic athletics and effective ways to communicate with parents, players and coaches. Included will be his Player/Parent Pledge that he utilizes with their parents and athletes  

Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Your Student-Athletes

Carrie Wiltbank, Clinical Supervisor, School Based Outpatient and Prevention, Trillium Family Services

In today’s world, our youth have more stress and demands placed upon them than ever before. This presentation will introduce you to the impact of stress and trauma on our students, and increase your awareness of what this can look like on and off the court/field. Additionally, the presentation will explore the role that coaches can play supporting student mental health and wellness.

Legal Issues Facing Coaches

Kim Hoyt, Managing Officer, Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C.

This presentation will address critical issues to consider when training staff and volunteers that participate in the supervision of student athletic programs, as well as the legal obligations of school district staff and volunteers to the student-athletes.

Access recordings of previous presentations -- including Pat Casey, former baseball coach at Oregon State University, talking about Leadership -- at this link: https://oaca.coachesinsider.com/replays/.

 Looking forward to another great evening of learning and professional development!