Athletic Healthcare Coverage Provided By Akron Children's Hospital
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Woodridge Athletics is proud to partner with Akron Children’s Hospital, a trusted leader in pediatric care in Ohio. Since its founding in 1890, Akron Children’s has grown into a premier pediatric healthcare system—recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s top 50 children’s hospitals in multiple specialties, including orthopedics and sports medicine.
With two main campuses, over 50 primary and specialty care locations, and services spanning neonatal to adolescent care, Akron Children’s supports community and school health through in-school clinics, home care visits, telehealth (Quick Care Online), and their convenient Anywhere app. They also serve as a training and education hub, hosting programs for nursing, allied health, radiology, and pediatric fellows.
Certified Athletic Trainer: Fabrizio Apodaca, ATC
At Woodridge, our athlete care is led by Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) Fabrizio Apodaca, who works closely with Akron Children’s Hospital to bring high-quality sports medicine services directly to our students.
Fabrizio’s responsibilities include:
- Delivering injury prevention, assessment, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and education to student-athletes—both practices and games
- Collaborating with coaches, parents, school staff, and medical professionals to coordinate safe return-to-play planning and follow-up care
- Administering immediate first aid—including CPR, wound care, and emergency response—on-site during athletic events
- Maintaining documentation and ensuring compliance with established protocols
- Engaging in ongoing professional development, while raising awareness of sports medicine programs and resources across our schools and communities
What Is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)?
An Athletic Trainer is a licensed healthcare professional, often working under the supervision of or in collaboration with physicians. Their training encompasses injury prevention, emergency response, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and administrative responsibilities—all tailored to support physically active students.
Key roles include:
These professionals serve as essential primary care providers in secondary school athletic settings, readily available during practices and competitions to ensure student-athlete safety.
Why Athletic Trainers Matter
Athletic trainers are vital to ensuring safe and healthy sports participation. According to best practices from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and other bodies: