Sports Medicine

As part of a complete health care team, our Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) work under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other health care professionals, athletics administrators, coaches and parents. Certified Athletic Trainers are health care professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries.

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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.

vegaa@smhs.org & frischh@smhs.org
(949) 766-6000 Ext. 2212

Fax: (949) 766-6066

Santa Margarita Catholic High School

ATTN: Athletic Training Room

22062 Antonio Parkway

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

OUR STAFF

Andrea Vega | Andréa Vega, prior to this role, was the Head Athletic Trainer at Mission Viejo High School. She graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology from Cal State Northridge and a Master’s degree in Athletic Training from Chapman University. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut and moved to California at a young age. She grew up in Paso Robles, California where she attended Paso Robles High School. Andréa also teaches Sports Medicine to students interested in her field and profession. She enjoys staying active, the outdoors, and spending time with her family, friends and boyfriend and resides in Mission Viejo.

Hope Frisch | Hope Frisch, prior to coming to Santa Margarita, was the Head Athletic Trainer at El Toro and Estancia High Schools. She graduated with her B.S. in Athletic Training (2016) from Union College in Barbourville, KY, where she also played collegiate softball. She went on to get her Master's in Health Science from University of St. Augustine in 2018. Hope also teaches Sports Medicine at SMCHS. She was raised in Orange County, where she attended San Juan Hills High School. In her free time, Hope enjoys being outdoors and going on hikes with her fiancé and two dogs, Kali and Winston.

TEAM PHYSICIAN

Santa Margarita Catholic High School works with South County Orthopedic Specialists (SCOS). Our team physicians are present at varsity football games and are available year round for office visits. SCOS is able to set next day appointments for SMCHS student-athletes. When calling for an appointment, be sure to identify yourself as a Santa Margarita Catholic High School athlete.

SCOS Orthopedic Specialists

24331 El Toro Road

Suite 200

Laguna Woods, CA 92653

(949) 586-3200 phone

(949) 900-2099 fax

www.scottgrahammd.com

Scott Graham, M.D.

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 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.

ProSport 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
ProSport Physical Therapy 26932 Oso Pkwy, Unit 260 Mission Viejo, CA (949)582-0132	Full Motion Physical Therapy 31461 Rancho Viejo Road #101 San Juan Capistrano, CA (949) 542-5000

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.

ATHLETIC REGISTRATION FAQ

ATHLETIC CLEARANCE

Athletic Clearance for the 2021-2022 school year is now Open! Click Below

Every student-athlete is required to be cleared through AthleticClearance.com. The athletic clearance process includes all the necessary forms required by the NFHS, CIF, state of CA, Diocese, and school. Your coach may require additional forms. You must upload your current physical as part of this process. Physical forms are valid for 365 days from the original date of service.

Physical must be completed by a MD or a DO. Physician Assistant is ok with a doctor’s office stamp. All others will not be accepted.

TO BEGIN THE PROCESS CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD PHYSICAL FORM CLICK HERE

Some things to keep in mind as you complete the clearance process 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.

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