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Nick Anderson | Nick Anderson has been with Santa Margarita since 2008. He hails from the North Star State of Minnesota. He studied Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Athletic Training at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Nick moved to California in 2004; serving two years in the Rialto USD and two years at JSerra Catholic HS prior to joining the Eagle family. He resides in RSM with his wife and six children.
Mike Kingsbury | Michael Kingsbury has been at Santa Margarita Catholic High School since 2005. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton with B.S. in Kinesiology and completed the Athletic Training Education Program. In his time at SM, he has also completed a Master’s in Athletic Administration. He is also a certified instructor for the Red Cross in First Aid/CPR/AED. Michael and his wife, Deanna, have two daughters. Isabella(12), and Brooklyn(8), and reside in Fullerton.
TEAM PHYSICIAN
Dr. Graham is a native of Santa Barbara. After graduation from USC School of Medicine, he completed a residency in orthopedics at UC Irvine. During his residency, Dr. Graham worked at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic and as an assistant team physician with the Los Angeles Lakers and Anaheim Angels. He then traveled to the prestigious Cleveland Clinic for further training with a fellowship in Sports Medicine. He was a team physician and orthopedic consultant for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and the WNBA’s Cleveland Rockers. He is currently a team physician for Santa Margarita High School, Laguna Hills High School and is Medical Director of Athletics for Concordia University. Dr. Graham practices general orthopedics with specialization in sports medicine injuries.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical therapy may be required for some injuries and post-surgical athletes. The Santa Margarita Sports Medicine team works closely with several of the physical therapy clinics in the area and does not endorse any of the providers listed below over another.
| Pro Sport Physical Therapy 22032 El Paseo # 210 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (949) 766-8535 | RSM Physical Therapy 29803 Santa Margarita Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (949) 459-9010 |
| M & M Physical Therapy 800 Corporate Drive Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 (949) 218-0790 | Full Motion Physical Therapy 31461 Rancho Viejo Road #101 San Juan Capistrano, CA (949) 542-5000 |
INFORMATION FOR VISITORS
The Athletic Training Office is located in the first floor of the Eagle Athletic Center (R109), just across the service road from the entrance to the pool. We are here to ensure the health and safety of Santa Margarita Catholic High School and visiting student-athletes, coaches, spectators, and officials.
A Certified Athletic Trainer will be on site for all SMCHS home contests. Water and injury ice will be provided for all games at Santa Margarita. Athletic Trainers may provide other services upon request. Please contact the Athletic Training Office ahead of time to assure assistance or with any other questions.CONCUSSION INFORMATION
Santa Margarita Catholic High School understands the seriousness of concussion both in and out of sport. That is why we've created a comprehensive Concussion Management Program that begins the moment a concussion is suspected. Based on medical best practices set forth by professionals in the study of concussion management, this program is designed to transition your student back to the classroom and playing field in the safest way possible.
If you suspect your student has suffered a concussion, please click here for additional information.
If you believe your student is having a medical emergency please call 911.
SPRING PHYSICALS & ATHLETIC REGISTRATION
Spring Physicals will be held May 20, 2019 from 5:30 to 8:00 in the Moiso Pavilion (gym). This is your opportunity to have your student-athlete’s Pre-Participation Physical Exam completed by an orthopedic surgeon or physicians’ assistant. Each student-athlete is encouraged to discuss any past, present, or future concerns with the medical team on the day of the event. Please have page 1 of the form filled out prior to entry.
DOWNLOAD PHYSICAL FORM CLICK HERE
New this year, each student-athlete will be required to be registered via Athletic Clearance.com prior to entry to be screened via the Pre-Participation Physical Exam. The athletic registration process includes all the necessary forms required by the NFHS, CIF, state of CA, Diocese, and school. Your coach may require additional forms. Upon exiting the building, your student-athlete will be assisted in uploading their forms and attaching them to their sport registration(s).
TO BEGIN THE PROCESS CLICK HEREPlease schedule your arrival time based upon the first sport your student will be participating in during the 2019-2020 school year.
Winter Sports 5:30pm: Boys' Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Soccer, Girls' Water Polo, Wrestling, Cheer, Ice Hockey, Song
Spring Sports 6:15pm: Baseball, Boys' Golf, Boys' Tennis, Boys' Lacrosse, Girls' Lacrosse, Boys' Track and Field, Boys' Volleyball, Girls' Lacrosse, Girls' Track and Field, Softball, Boys' Swimming and Diving, Girls' Swimming and Diving
Fall Sports 7:00pm: Cross Country, Football, Girls' Golf, Girls' Tennis, Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Water Polo
TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED!
Some things to keep in mind as you complete the registration via Athletic Clearance.com...
For parent or guardian information, please enter the PRIMARY contact information for the student. For example, if you are the host family for a student, please enter YOUR contact information into the Parent/Guardian section of the registration process.
At the bottom of the PARENT/GAURDIAN info page there is place to opt in or out of a college recruiting company’s email list. SMCHS is in no way affiliated or condones the use of this service. If you do not wish to receive emails from this company, please click ‘No thanks’.
On the 'Signatures' page of the registration, please pay close attention to the student signature field vs. the parent signature field.
Hard copies and email copies of forms WILL NOT be accepted by SMCHS personnel.