Cox Health has developed a program specifically designed to help young female athletes. The program is called the PEP Program (Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance) and it aims to reduce ACL injuries in female soccer players. The program includes a video presentation and discussion, followed by an on-field/gym training session.
The Falcons will be participating as a team in this program. This is a mandatory event, if you plan to play soccer you should plan to attend. Those playing winter sports should alert Judy or Sara if they have a scheduling conflict. We want everyone to attend in the hope of preventing a midseason injury.
What: PEP ACL Program
Presenter: Jason Pyrah and Dr. Rusty Bond
Where: Meyer Center on National Avenue
When: Tuesday, January 22 at 4:00pm
Seniors will hold regular pre-season conditioning that day so everyone should plan to leave from Glendale immediately after the workout. There should be ample upperclassmen to transport freshmen or other non-drivers, but if you cannot find a ride contact Emily Jordan or Jeni Frewin for assistance.
Please meet in the lobby of the Meyer Center and Jason will meet you there.
What to wear:
- Bring both tennis shoes and cleats.
- Dress appropriately for outdoor and indoor activity.
The presentations should take approximately one hour, so it should end at 5:00 pm or soon after. Non-drivers will need to be picked up at that time. If you know players planning to play this spring who are not participating in pre-season conditioning please alert them to these details.
