Sports Medicine
Cosumnes River College is proud of its sports medicine program and facilities. The athletic trainers offer quality medical care to the student athletes at CRC. They are responsible for the prevention, care, treatment and rehabilitation of our student athletes’ injuries. The athletic trainers are first on the scene when an injury occurs and it is their responsibility to evaluate the injury and determine the first (and subsequent) course of action. Those actions often are treatment and rehabilitation in the athletic training room by our staff.
One of the objectives of the athletic training program is to return the injured athlete back to full activity, as quickly and safely as possible. The athletic trainers are able to provide individual, focused care allowing the athlete to return to their pre-injury performance level. Whatever the case may be, it is up to the athletic trainers to make the correct assessment and plot the proper course for full recovery.
Student-Athlete Physical Information
Cosumnes River College Athletes:
- All student athletes need to pass a physical examination screening before participating in a sports-related activity at Cosumnes River College
- Student athletes need to secure their own physicals through their primary care physician or through urgent care. Los Rios Community College does not pay for sports physicals
- Physical exam must be dated on or after June 1 to be valid for the upcoming school year
- All physicals must be completed by an MD or DO. Physicals performed by a chiropractor will not be accepted by the athletic training staff
- Below is the link Los Rios Preparticipation Physical form be sure to:
- print out both pages
- fill out the first page completely, in blue or black ink
- Include any brief explanations of any “yes” answers in the provided spaces.
- Write your name and birthdate on the second page. This form is to be completed by your doctor
- Upload a copy of your physical onto you ATS account
Cosumnes River College has moved to fully to electronic record keeping, there is a link provided below with instructions on how to access the Athletic Trainer System (ATS) website.
All student athletes are responsible for completing all the steps on the ATS portal – including filling out forms – prior to the start of participation. Some forms require an electronic signature and if the athlete is under 18 years old, a parent or guardian must also sign the forms.
The instructions in the following links will walk you through the entire process. If by the first day the of your sport class, if you have not completed the necessary steps, you will not participate until one of the Athletic Trainers informs your coach of your clearance.
RETURNING ATHLETE ATS Instructions
Coaches
STAFF:
Elizabeth Peña - Athletic Trainer
Liz Peña has been an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Cosumnes River College since July of 2019. Before working at CRC, she was an Assistant Athletic Trainer at NCAA DII Western New Mexico University before coming to CRC. She has experience both as a Certified Athletic Trainer and educator at NCAA Division I and II, Junior College, and professional settings including the CCCAA level at Foothill College. In her past positions she has coordinated all aspects of care including health screenings, preventative program design, drug testing, injury care, and rehabilitation in conjunction with physicians, physical therapists, and conditioning specialists. Liz has a MA in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training as well as a BS in Athletic Training from San Jose State University.
Daniel Romero - Athletic Trainer
Daniel Romero has been an Athletic Trainer at Cosumnes River College since August of 2022. Before working at CRC, he spent 6 years at Sacramento City College helping oversee all aspects of the Athletic Training program and Athletic Training room for all 17 sports. Prior to SCC, Daniel worked as an Athletic Trainer at Napa Valley College and Solano Community College where in addition to his Athletic Training responsibilities he assisted in developing curriculum and was an Adjunct Instructor for the Sports Medicine Major and Athletic Training Program.
He earned his Master of Science degree in Health & Human Performance (Opt. Athletic Training) from Oklahoma State University in 2014 and his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Sacramento State in 2012. Daniel has been a Certified Athletic Trainer since 2012.
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