Athletic Training

Meet Your Athletic Trainer

Cassie Dennis

Cassie Dennis, ATC, LAT, CSCS

cdennis@centralreg.k12.nj.us

732-269-1100 ext: 3233

Cassie joined the Golden Eagle family in August of 2019. She is a graduated of Rowan University with a bachelor's degree in athletic training and a minor in biology. While in school, she worked with the Rowan Women's Basketball team and the Rowan Football team as well as two public high schools in South Jersey. Prior to coming to Central Regional School District, she worked in a physical therapy office in New York City. She is licensed in the states of New Jersey and New York, is nationally certified as an athletic trainer, and is certified as a strength and conditioning specialist.

Concussion Management

What Do I Do If I Have a Concussion?

  1. Stop Participation in your sport.

  2. Tell your coach AND your athletic trainer.

  3. Get seen by a doctor for further evaluation.

  4. Follow guidelines suggested by your doctor.

At Home Recommendations:

  • Don't take pain medications/Advil until directed to by doctor.

  • Eat a well balanced and nutritious diet.

  • Stay hydrated with plenty of water and occasional sports drinks.

  • Complete physical rest.

  • Mental rest: limit screen time, homework in small periods of time.

  • Sleep/ rest as much as possible: you DO NOT need to wake them up when sleeping.

Injury Management

Proper Hydration & Heat Illness

Additional Information

Adequate Nutrition

Proper nutrition and a good diet are essential for an athlete to perform at their best possible level. Exercising without the proper amount of fuel is like driving a car without gas.

In order for a person to perform at their best level, eating a sufficient number of nutrients (specifically carbohydrates) and consuming an adequate amount of water is needed. Consuming carbohydrates is important prior to exercises because that is the body's main form of energy that gets burned.

Organization Websites

NATA
ATSNJ
NJSIAA
NFHS