Letter from Head Athletic Trainer Ashley Hodges MS, ATC

To: Visiting Athletic Trainers and Athletic Teams

From: Ashley Hodges MS, ATC
Date: September 1, 2009 (revised July 19, 2012)
RE: Athletic training services provided by Southern Vermont College

Southern Vermont College Athletics would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your sports teams for your upcoming athletic competition. The following is a list of important phone numbers, addresses, and services that we provide.

Athletic Trainer: Ashley Hodges MS, ATC
Email: ahodges@svc.edu
Cell: 515-441-1195
Office: 802-447-4670

Athletic Director: Michael McDonough
Email: mmcdonough@svc.edu
Office: 802-447-4658

Hospital: Southwestern Vermont Health Care
100 Hospital Drive
Bennington, VT 05201       
Phone: 802-442-6361

Southern Vermont College will provide an Athletic Trainer on side 1 ½ to 2 hours prior to a home event. Our Athletic Training Room consists of the following modalities: hydrocollator, ice, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound. All home events outside of the Field House will contain a satellite Athletic Training facility including a treatment table, ice, and emergency medical equipment. Teams traveling with an Athletic Trainer are welcome to use the modalities or equipment located at our facilities. We ask that visiting teams without an Athletic Trainer bring a stocked medical kit for taping needs and a list of athletes with their necessary treatments. If athletes require specialized medical care please call in advance.

Visiting teams will be provided with water, ice, cups and towels for athletic events. If visiting teams wish to utilize a locker room for showering, please bring your own towels.

Southern Vermont College will travel without an Athletic Trainer in most instances. A stocked medical kit and a list of current treatments will be included. The head coach will also have a binder with all participating players emergency contact information if the situation arises. If there are any special requests, I will call ahead of time.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely, 

Ashley Hodges MS, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Southern Vermont College

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