29th Annual AMP Sideline Help Coaches' Clinic

Health and Sports Medicine Education for Teachers & Coaches

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Purpose: Provide current health and sports medicine education for coaches and teachers.

Objectives of Clinic:

  • Understand the differences between meniscus injuries and time for return
  • Explain the levels of autism & list strategies for neurodivergent inclusion in athletics
  • Facilitate positive conversations about mental health within athletics
  • Summarize healthy snack options for pre practice & post practice
  • Identify the benefits of ankle braces vs ankle tape
  • Practice lower extremity taping techniques
  • Practice upper extremity taping techniques
  • Demonstrate use & technique to wrap support the shoulder & hip with a compression wrap

Schedule

Times Title
8:00-8:45 

Not All Meniscus Injuries Are The Same: Diagnosis, Treatment & Return

Joshua Bowler, MD

  • Identify different types of meniscus injuries
  • Summarize treatment options for these injuries
  • Describe timeline for return to play following meniscus injury
8:45-9:30

Reducing Mental Health Stigma by Clarifying Language

Jerry Girard, LCPC, LAC, MSUB Student Health Services Director

  • Enhance understanding and familiarity with mental health vocabulary
  • Clarify the difference between mental health & mental illness
  • Introduce mental health conversation starters for coaches & athletes
9:30-10:15

The Neurodiverse Athlete & Inclusion in Athletics

Brooke Hollowell, MS CCC-SLP – Independent Contractor MIles City School District & Big Country Cooperative

  • Describe the levels of autism
  • Examine case studies of neurodivergent inclusion in athletics
  • Summarize techniques & strategies for athletic inclusion in sports & activities
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:00

Proper Fueling for Training & Performance and Dynamic Warm-up

Dayne Dyer, CSCS-Beartooth Performance

  • Recommendations for healthy snack option for pre & post-practice
  • Review evidence-based dynamic warm-up routine
11:00-11:30 Build you own sandwich, chips, drinks
11:30-2:00 BREAK OUT SESSION-With AMP Athletic Trainers
11:30-12:30 Taping/Wrapping Techniques

  • Lower Extremity Taping
    • Ankle: Taping, bracing compare & contrast
    • Turf Toe, arch taping
  • Upper Extremity Taping
    • Wrist, hand, thumb taping
  • ACE Wraps
    • Hip Spica – Hip flexor, adductor, hamstring
    • Shoulder Spica – Anterior vs Posterior
    • General Compression Wrap
12:30-1:15 Stretching 101, Frequency, Static vs Dynamic

  • Partner Stretch Review :
    Hip Flexor, Glutes, Low back, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves, Shoulder
 1:15-2:00 Tools for Body Maintenance

  • Foam Roller, Body Stick, Trigger Point Ball, Massage Gun
  • Availability, Cost, Uses & Techniques
  • Partner Tool Review:
    Hip Flexor, Glutes, Low back, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves, Shoulder, Neck
End Of Clinic

 

6 OPI Renewal Units Available

$45 for all registrations
No Refunds for Cancellations

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For questions regarding the clinic contact:

Marietta Meuli
(406) 223-2563
mmeuli@montanabones.com

Mansfield Health Education Center
Intermountain Campus
2900 12th Ave. North #30W
Billings, MT

Montana Health and Physical Education Standards:

  • Health Education Standard 1- Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance personal health
  • Health Education Standard 7 – Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks
  • Physical Education Standard 2 – Apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance
  • Physical Education Standard 3 – Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness