The Urbandale Community School District employees a full-time, Certified Athletic Trainer to provide services to students at Urbandale High School on a daily basis and Urbandale Middle School as needed.
Mr. Taylor Witzel serves as the Athletic Trainer. He may be reached at: Taylor Witzel
As a reminder
- All injuries must be reported to the coach.
- Students will not be allowed to return to practice or competition after injury without a specific written release from a medical professional.
- Urbandale Concussion Management Plan (effective July 2019)
- ImPACT Testing: All high school students participating in athletics to include Cheerleading and Dance will be tested prior to the season in which they participate (one test annually for students in multiple sports) by the Athletic Trainer and/or Activities Department Staff. The data collected will then be used in the event a student suffers a concussion to assist in the determination of return to play status. Any student wishing to not participate in this testing will be allowed to opt out of the testing with the approval of his/her parent in writing by completing the ImPACT Opt Out Form
- Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Concussion Insurance Information
- Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) Concussion Insurance Information
Questions and Concerns
Concerns regarding Athletic Training Services may be forwarded to:
Josh Frey
Director of Athletics & Activities
Urbandale Community School District
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6945
Additional Medical Resources:
Free Clinics (rev. 8/21)
Forms and Other Information
Parent Guide and Free/Low Cost Medical Clinic Listings
A listing of those medical clinics that offer either free or low cost physicals and medical care. Please use this form (printed copies are available outside UMS Main Office and within Activities Office at UHS)
State Requirements for Concussion Management
Urbandale Concussion Management Protocol (updated July 2019)
IHSAA / IGHSAU Concussion Management Protocol (amended March 2019)
Requirements for Athletic Participation (Includes all required forms for 7th - 12th grade athletes)
Packet that outlines the requirements for participating in middle school and high school athletics.
This form is used to manage contact information and activity selections by students in Grades 7-12.
Athletic Physical Form / (Spanish) Athletic Physical Form
Iowa Law requires that all students who participate in athletics have a valid athletic physical of file. Physicals are valid for thirteen (13) months from the date of the original examination. This law holds true for those in athletic activities, cheer, and dance in grades 7-12.
Heads Up: (English) Concussion in High School Sports / (Spanish) Concussion in High School Sports
Parent / Guardian Acknowledgement Form required by Iowa Law to be reviewed and signed by parents and students and returned to a student’s school and placed on file prior to practicing or competing in athletic activities, cheerleading, and dance.
Complete this form and return to the Activities Office if you wish to not have your child participate in the ImPACT Test. More information on the test can be found here.
Release form for Return to Play after an Injury.