GIRLS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Tuesday, August 3, 2004
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Janel Grimm Burgess
Associate Head Basketball Coach
Michigan State University
Marquette General Health System is providing a one day conference especially
for the middle school and high school female athlete. Program objectives
include:
Identifying knee exercises for prevention of knee injuries.
Discussing how the female athlete can make smart choices about nutrition and
a healthy lifestyle.
Learning about long term hand care, prevention of arthritis as a result of injury,
and treatment of hand injuries.
Discussing head and spinal cord injuries in the female athlete.
Motivational tips for being a team player.
Speakers include Wallace Pearson, MD, Susan Ritter, MD, Stephanie Yakobina, OT, Sheila Yakobina, OT, Craig Coccia, MD, and Special Guest, Janel Grimm Burgess, Associate Head Coach of Michigan State University Women's Basketball.
This conference is intended for female athletes, parents, coaches, and athletic trainers. Seating is limited so early registration is strongly recommended.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Susan Makela, RN, BSN, MPA
Lisa Coombs-Gerou, MPA, Marquette Magic
Thom Twichell, M.Ed.
Eileen Butler, RN, BSN
