Pre-Con Education - "The Athletic Trainer on Trial: A Mock Courtroom Experience"

Step into the courtroom for a one-of-a-kind immersive learning experience. This dynamic mock trial will present a fictional legal case of a student-athlete and their family vs. an athletic trainer and the school district, focusing on key issues such as concussion management, emergency action planning, and state law compliance. Our very own Sheila Gordon, Past-President of the South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association, has agreed to act in the role as our fictional athletic trainer on trial. Hosted in collaboration with the USC Law School Mock Trial Club and presided over by The Honorable James F. Fraley, Jr., the session will take place in the authentic setting of the USC Law School courtroom. Presenters will bring the case to life by portraying the roles of the athletic trainer, family members, and legal counsel. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how NATA Position Statements and state laws intersect with clinical practice. Using the mock trial as a framework, this session will highlight best practices in return-to-learn and return-to-play protocols, legal risk management, and emergency planning across athletic training settings. Come for the drama—leave with practical strategies and legal insights that can shape your real-world decision-making as an athletic trainer.

You may also like the following events from South Carolina Athletic Trainers Association:

• This July, 9th July, 09:00 am, SCATA Golf Tournament in Blythewood
• This July, 9th July, 09:00 am, 2025 Annual SCATA Symposium in Columbia

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