Health, Safety & Wellness

The Texas High School Coaches Association has announced an official collaboration with Dell Children’s Ascension as a Health, Safety, and Wellness sponsor. Dell Children’s is an exceptional pediatric facility that provides Central Texas families access to a wide range of healthcare services for children and adolescents. Health, Safety, and Wellness will be provided to all THSCA members.
“THSCA is proud to be collaborating with the Dell Children’s Ascension, an organization that is nationally recognized for their efforts to serve children...,” said Joe Martin, Executive Director of THSCA. “We consider it a great asset that our coaches can communicate this to their kids and the parents concerning the health, safety, and wellness of their children.”
Dell Children’s will title awards with THSCA called the Dell Children’s Trainer of the Year and the Academic All State Student Trainer Team powered by Dell Children’s. Downloads from Dell Children’s will be available on the THSCA website, along with communication from the Texas Coach magazine, Weekly News Brief, and sportsYou communication platform.
"Dell Children’s priority is to help keep children healthy and active. Our collaboration is in alignment with the Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation and expands our reach in Central Texas and beyond," said Adam Bauman, Vice President, Orthopedics, Sports and Rehabilitation Services, Ascension Texas. "We are thrilled to be the official partner for health, safety, and wellness for high school coaches and provide educational tools needed to help keep student-athletes safe."
Health, Safety & Wellness Resources
Online Course Access
Get a Seccond Opinion
Downloads for
Trainers & Coaches
Available through Ascension
Documents/Articles
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ARTICLE: Heat Illness Texas Coach - September 2023
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PDF SLIDES: Steroids & Supplements Education July 2023 (Resource Download Only, No Longer Eligible for CCP Credit)
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PDF SLIDES: Return to Play/Heat Illness/Rhabdo/Safety Training July 2023 (Resource Download Only, No Longer Eligible for CCP Credit)
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ARTICLE: The Importance of the Unheralded Hero Texas Coach - May 2023
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ARTICLE: ACL Strength Training High School Female Athletes Texas Coach - April 2023
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ARTICLE: Suicide Prevention Texas Coach - January 2023
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ARTICLE: Sleep & Performance In High School Athletes Texas Coach - November 2022
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ARTICLE: Unlocking Performance in the Heat: Why Every Athlete Should Know Their Precise Hydration Needs Texas Coach - October 2022
Educational Courses Available:
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Pediatric Orthopedic Injuries: https://ascension-ce-cme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=2788
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Human Trafficking: https://ascension-ce-cme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=2564
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Anxiety: https://ascension-ce-cme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=9077
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Substance Abuse: https://ascension-ce-cme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=8103
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Suicide: https://ascension-ce-cme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=7857
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Depression: https://ascension-ce-cme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=7859
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Nutrition: https://ascension-ce-cme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=8699
Meet our Providers

Diana Salter, BS, LAT
Athletic Trainer / Concussion Clinic Liaison
Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Licensed Athletic Trainer for 28 years specializing in Sports Injuries and especially TBI-Concussion Injuries.
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Christian van der Schijff, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist
Originally from Massachusetts, Christian is a Physical Therapist & Athletic Trainer who enjoys working with high level athletes and helping them get back to their full potential. Holds degrees from Northeastern University (DPT) and Salem State University (ATC).

Jared Hutchens, PT, DPT, ATC, LAT
Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist
Austinite, former Westwood Warrior and Texas Longhorn specializing in sports medicine and helping athletes return to sports after injuries and surgeries

Ally Furey, MS, LAT, ATC, PES
Athletic Trainer / Program Manager
Originally from New Jersey, Ally is the current Program Manager for Ascension Texas Sports Performance and holds degrees from the University of South Florida and McNeese State University in Athletic Training / Human Performance.

Esteban Martinez-Cabello, PT, DPT, ATC, LAT
Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist
Bilingual and dual credentialed sports medicine therapist and athletic trainer with a passion for safely returning athletes to play.
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Petra Place, PT, BSPT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Specializes in pediatric/adolescent orthopedics and sports medicine, hemophilia treatment center, lead PT in the operative sports med clinic at DCMC. Senior PT previously at the CHOC Orthopedic Institute, and the CHOC Hemophilia Treatment Center x11 years prior to joining DCMC. Has been practicing x 26 years. Passion for working with high level adolescent athletes.