Injury Update from Play off Game

During the CCS play off game on Saturday, a player on the other team was hit during a play that led to an interception and was left laying on the field after the play ended.  The game was delayed while an ambulance and fire truck responded with him eventually being taken off the field on a stretcher with a spinal fracture and mild concussion.  The fracture, thankfully, is also minor and will only require him to wear a neck brace for the next 6 weeks before being re-evaluated.  During the delay in the game, our players knelt in prayer for the injured player and our staff assisted in anyway they could.  

Below is a thank you from the hurt players principal (get your hanky out):

 

 VALLEY CHRISTIAN AND SOBRATO

TRUSTWORTHINESS, CARING, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, CITIZENSHIP

With about 2:30 left in the contest, one of our players, JoJo Nunn,  went down from a hit.  Your trainer and her staff raced to our player's side and met the trainer from our side at the player.  She immediately took command of the area and ensured that JoJo's neck was stabilized and that he would not be moving.
 
She could have very easily just stepped back and let our trainer take the lead, but what comes across as genuine concern and care for all athletes would not let her do that! She remained by JoJo's side until EMS arrived on the scene.  Her staff…also remained supporting JoJo's neck until they were relieved by EMS.  I can not even begin to convey to you the level of professionalism they displayed and how they maintained a calm atmosphere which allowed the rest of us to work. 

Coach Machado!!!! WOW! Again, provided such genuine concern and care for our player.  He could have easily stepped back and just let our coaches, athletic trainer, PD, and EMS be involved.  But, Coach Machado stepped right in there, and spoke to JoJo with true concern.  He reassured JoJo, and let him know that he played a tremendous game, but what was more important than the game was JoJo's health. He let JoJo know, that every single one of his coaches and players respected the outstanding effort JoJo had put forth on the field that night and every game.  Knowing JoJo, I am sure that helped him be reassured and allowed him to relax a little bit. 

Once EMS was on the field and took over, your trainer stepped it up a notch!  She went over to JoJo's mom and explained the reason for her feeling to call over the ambulance.  She did it with such care!  She was so compassionate to JoJo's mom, and listened to a little bit of JoJo's story.  It looked like she had to hold back tears as JoJo's mom began to cry out of concern for her son.  She held on to JoJo's mom and let her know that the best thing for JoJo is to go to the hospital and get a thorough check up.  

I was proud to be on the field, standing next to such caring adults that exemplify the true meaning of "Pursuing Victory with Honor".
 
You should be proud and I commend you on assembling such a positive staff!
 
Please forward my thoughts to your Athletic Trainer.  

Kevin Miller , Assistant Principal, Sobrato High School