Health & Safety
Everett Public Schools promotes a holistic and proactive approach to athletic health prioritizing physical safety, academic accountability, behavior standards, and comprehensive recovery protocols. Staff, coaches, and students all share responsibility to create a safe, disciplined, and supportive sports environment.
Concussions
Due to the nature of athletics, collisions between athletes are a common occurrence. Injuries of varying degrees can occur due to collisions. One such injury is concussion. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head and can vary in severity. Even a mild bump can become serious.
It is important that coaches, parents, and students know the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Any hit to the head should be taken seriously and, if symptoms arise, get immediate and proper medical attention.
The links below will take you to informational publications that help parents and students recognize the signs of a concussion and tell you what to do if an athlete has a concussion. How you act can have an impact on the student's future health and well-being.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening heart rhythm issue that causes the heart to stop and the person to collapse. It affects over 300,000 people annually in the U.S. and is the leading cause of sudden death in young athletes during sports.
SCA in youth is often due to inherited structural or electrical heart disorders, which may appear in adolescence. Physical activity increases risk, especially for those with undiagnosed conditions. SCA can also result from a direct blow to the chest—known as commotio cordis—from objects like baseballs or contact during play.
While many heart issues show no warning signs, some athletes may have symptoms but not report them. A cardiac check-up is recommended if an athlete experiences: fainting during exercise, chest pain, unexplained shortness of breath, heart palpitations, seizures, or has a family history of early heart disease or sudden death before age 40.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Athletics Department
425-385-4260
3721 Oakes Avenue Everett, 98201
Meet the Team
Head & Neck Injuries
Head and neck injuries can occur in any sport. Coaches must educate their athletes about the dangers of their sport and teach the athletes proper techniques to help them avoid injury. Below you will find links to information about head and neck injuries. Included is a wallet card from the Centers for Disease Control that highlights the symptoms of concussion and how adults should proceed if a concussion is suspected in an athlete.
Steroid Awareness
Steroid use among athletes at all competitive levels, including high school, has become a national issue. In an attempt to excel in athletics, young athletes are ignoring the long-term effects of steroid use for the chance at glory.
The links below will take you to informational videos published by the National Federation of High Schools. These videos explain the negative effects of steroids and symptoms of steroid use. A family also shares their story of their son who committed suicide due to the use of steroids.