Athletic Training

If your athlete has sustained a head injury, sometimes the signs of a concussion do not become obvious until several hours or even days after the injury. Please be especially observant for the following signs and symptoms:

• Headache (especially one that increases in intensity*)
• Nausea and vomiting*
• Difference in pupil size from right to left eye, dilated pupils*
• Mental confusion/ behavior changes
• Dizziness
• Memory loss
• Ringing in the ears
• Changes in gait or balance
• Blurry or double vision*
• Slurred speech*
• Noticeable changes in the level of consciousness (difficulty awakening, or losing consciousness suddenly)*
• Seizure activity*
• Decreased or irregular pulse OR respiration

• It is OK to:
  • Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) for headaches
  • Use ice pack on head & neck as needed for comfort
  • Eat a light diet
  • Go to sleep
  • Rest (no strenuous activity or sports)
• There is NO need to:
  • Check eyes with a flashlight
  • Wake up every hour
  • Test reflexes
  • Stay in bed
• Do NOT:
  • Drink alcohol
  • Drive while symptomatic
  • Exercise or lift weights
  • Take ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen or other non-steroidal antiinflammatory medications
  • Watch TV, video games, computer
  • Listen to Ipod or use phone

Return to Play Procedure:

• If a concussion is suspected by a coach, Athletic Trainer, nurse, physician, or parent/ guardian the athlete is to be removed from play immediately with no return to activity until seen by a physician.
• Parent/ Guardian should be instructed to contact a DISD Athletic Trainer after the injury to set up physician appointment and/or review any documentation from a physician, if athlete has been evaluated.
• Athlete must be cleared by a Physician (MD/DO) to return to any physical activities
• Athlete may be cleared by a physician to return to athletic play; however, the athlete must complete the return to play progression protocol per the DISD Policy before being allowed to full participation.

Denison ISD Home Instructions for Concussion

Gym Emergency Action Plan

Indoor Emergency Action Plan

Munson Stadium Emergency Action Plan

Tennis Courts Emergency Action Plan

High School Outdoor Fields Emergency Plan

A Medical History and Pre-Participation Examination Physical is required for ALL student athletes, grades 7th-12th, for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Medical History and Physical forms should be completed on the DISD form.

• Free physicals will be offered for DISD student athletes at the Denison High School Gym on Tuesday May 9, 2023. High School students will start at 4:15 pm and Middle School students will start at 4:45 pm. 

ALL forms EXCEPT for the Pre-Participation Physical and Medical History will be completed and submitted using the RankOne online based software system. 

• To access RankOne, go to:  
  https://rankone.com/content/Parent/Parent and proceed to the online forms.

• Please ensure the 2023-2024 school year is selected.     

• Do not use athlete nicknames on forms.  Use the student’s full legal name.

• The athlete’s student ID number is required on each form.

• There are 7 forms total that must be completed.​

All forms (Online, Medical History, & Pre-Participation Physical) MUST be complete and on file PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION in any practice, scrimmage or contest before, during, or after school.

Athletic Physical Form