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Sports Med.

Formed in the mid 1980's the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) works closely with the VHSL membership to provide the healthiest and safest environment for all VHSL sponsored events. The committee is comprised of individuals with wide ranging medical, athletic and educational expertise.

Mission Statement

The Sports Medicine Advisory Committee shall advise the VHSL concerning sports medicine issues as they relate to programs and services of the VHSL. It will monitor and disseminate current information to the VHSL for its membership relative to the sports medicine field. Through this committee, the VHSL will work to educate its constituency concerning sports medicine issues. The committee will proactively address health and risk management issues of general concern to the VHSL membership.


Committee Members

Liaison - Tom Dolan, VHSL

Dr. Katherine Dec, Richmond (Chairman)

Chris Robinson, Wilson Memorial High School

Dr. Joe Gieck, UVA, Charlottesville

Cindy Midkiff, Virginia Beach

Dr. Frank McCue, UVA, Charlottesville

Dr. Doug Cutter, Richmond

Jon Almquist, Fairfax County Schools

Harry Ward, Charlottesville

Dr. Michael Petrizzi, Mechanicsville

Mitchell Callis, Norfolk

Dr. Thomas A. Shapcott, Staunton

Harold Golding, Carroll County

John Reynolds, Fairfax

Dr. Joel Brenner, Norfolk


SMAC's Areas of Involvement

Athletic Trainers

Supplements and Drug Testing

Heat and Hydration

Infectious Disease

Sports Injury and Prevention

Wrestling Weight Control and Skin Conditions

Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Physical Examination Form


NFHS Position Statements

Mouthguard Position Statement »

Hydration Statement »


Power Point Presentations

VHSL Health and Safety Issues Presentation »

Directions for taking the NF Concussion Course »


Wrestling Weight Loss Program

Instructions for NWCA Weight Loss Program »