TRIA Orthopedics
SPORTS MEDICINE
What is athletic training?
Athletic trainers are multiskilled health care professionals who specialize in evaluating, diagnosing and caring for injuries, illnesses and other medical conditions that affect athletes. They’re highly educated in emergency care for a range of conditions, including heat illness, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries and cardiac arrest.
Athletic Training at Academy of Holy Angels
The TRIA sports medicine team is proud to partner with Academy of Holy Angels to provide athletic training services for all student-athletes.
Athletic training room location: in main gymnasium past bleachers by doors to locker rooms
Athletic training room hours: Daily after school (Unless posted otherwise)
Athletic training services at Academy of Holy Angels
The TRIA Athletic Trainer (AT) is responsible for on-site medical care for student-athletes. They’ll be at the school during most after-school sports practices and on-site during home games (when contracted by the school). Having the support of an Athletic Trainer (AT) at school activities promotes safety and reduces the risk of sports injuries.
The Athletic Trainer (AT) duties include:
- Emergency preparedness and care
- Evaluating and diagnosing
- Managing injuries and medical conditions
- Determining return-to-play status or restrictions
We’re here to help with orthopedic injuries, concussions and medical emergencies that happen during practices or games. To provide the best-possible care, the Athletic Trainer (AT) will work with your child’s full medical team.
If your child needs additional care, the Athletic Trainer (AT) will refer you to the appropriate provider. Depending on the athlete’s needs, we may refer you to TRIA for orthopedics, sports medicine, physical therapy or other specialty care.
Learn more about TRIA's athletic training services
Athlete responsibilities
In order to provide the best-possible care, the student-athlete must:
- Have a pre-participation physical exam
- Complete and return all required medical forms
- Report all injuries and illnesses to Athletic Trainer in a timely manner
- Follow treatment recommendations and referral guideline
If a student-athlete sees a doctor or is treated by an outside medical provider for an injury or illness, they must give the school’s Athletic Trainer (AT) a written doctor’s note before they can return to practice or games. This follows the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) rules (PDF), protects the student and supports continuity of care.
Pre-participation physical exams
Student-athletes must have a pre-participation physical exam (PPE) before starting the sport season. During an exam, your medical provider will check for conditions that could increase the student’s risk of a sports injury.
Per the MSHSL, the PPE form must be completed and returned to the school prior to physical activity. This form is valid for three years.
Download the MSHSL PPE form (PDF)
TRIA offers no-cost high school pre-participation physicals every summer before the start of the fall sports season. Call 952-993-9451 or email sportsmedicine@tria.com for more information.
Additional resources
Peter Hoffer MS, LAT, ATC
Education
- Name of institution: University of South Florida
- Degree: Master of Science – Advanced Athletic Training
- Name of institution: St. Cloud State University
- Degree: Bachelor of Science – Athletic Training
Professional Interests
Areas of special interest or prior research: ankle prehab/rehab interventions
Favorite thing about being an athletic trainer: building a relationship with the athletes and being able to help them through an injury to achieve their goals
Medical philosophy: A little bit of pain is probably OK, a lot is not
Other roles within TRIA: Orthopedic Urgent Care - Bloomington
Personal Interests
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending time outside with my wife and two small children. We love traveling when able. I also enjoy woodworking in any spare time. I have to make whatever my wife has found on Pinterest.