As the Certified Athletic Trainer for the Hammonton School District, it is my responsibility to keep our Blue Devil athletes healthy and safe. I have been an Athletic Trainer for the past 27 years in both college and high school settings. Athletic Trainers are health care professionals who specialize in prevention of injuries, recognition/evaluation of injuries, injury management/treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries. We work at the direction of a supervising physician. I am present at practices and events to ensure our athletes receive the best care possible onsite. Athletes should report all injuries to their Athletic Trainer as soon as possible. If an athlete visits a physician due to injury, he/she must bring a note clearing back to activity from the physician. Physician notes inconsistent with our concussion policy will be referred to our school physician for review. Please read all documents in the physical packet carefully as they contain valuable information for parents and athletes. Ifyou ever have any questions about your athlete's injury or rehabilitation please feel free to call or email.
If you are a student interested in Athletic Training or another health profession, you may shadow Ms. DeLucca to see what it is like to be a high school Athletic Trainer. Please see her in the Athletic Training Office if interested.
Sincerely,
Donna DeLucca, MS, LAT, ATC
609-567-7000 ext 161
(email is best!)