EW #1217 graduated from Guilford College (Greensboro, NC) with a degree in Sport Management. David has vast experience within the Athletic and Fitness Industries. David was an intercollegiate athlete, coached on the college level, and was a Strength & Conditioning coach for a minor league hockey team. David has worked in the front office of a minor league baseball team and has been a fitness facility owner. From his vast experience David has now become one the industry’s leading experts in Risk Management and the many fields that make up Sport Management. He has performed over 2,500 risk reviews on fitness and athletic facilities nationwide.

RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
He  has developed an intense protocol for analyzing facilities. When we perform a safety audit, we address the standards and guidelines set by the following national organizations and laws:

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
American Red Cross (ARC)
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

We know that many times safety issues don’t receive the attention they require. As you know, the everyday tasks involving member recruiting, member retention, and facility upkeep are never-ending responsibilities. This is why it is easy for safety issues to be pushed to the back of the line. At SMG we feel that our services can be an invaluable asset. We will visit your facility and perform an on-site audit to discover any potential or existing risks that may have been undiscovered or overlooked.

When we perform an audit on your facility we have three things in mind. First, are there preventable or correctable risks. Second, could those risks lead to injuries. And third, could those injuries lead to a lawsuit. We have performed over 2,500 safety audits around the country. We are the leading authority in facility risk management. We have seen great facilities and not-so-great facilities. One thing stands true. All facilities have risks. Whether your facility is a small personal training shop or a large multi-sport facility, we can help.

The following areas are addressed when we perform a safety audit:
Management Policies and Procedures
Staff Certifications
Exercise Area Safety
Locker Room Safety
Sports Courts & Spectator Area Safety
Swimming Pool Safety

Below are just some of the areas that are thoroughly reviewed during a safety audit:
Emergency Response Planning
Equipment Positioning and Conditions
Locker Rooms
Maintenance Programs
Personnel Qualifications and Certifications
Spectator Areas
And much more . . .

If you are a high school athletic director, a middle school administrator, or an event manager for a major stadium you must understand that no venue is safe from litigation. Lawsuits are appearing from the Little League level all the way up to the professional ranks. Lawsuits involve participant safety, spectator safety, and more. The key to minimizing risks involved with staging an event is experience and planning. SMG brings both elements to the table when developing a successful risk management plan for your facility.

In any facility, identifying existing risks and preventing future risks are the keys to a safe facility. So if you are simply trying to keep a high school baseball game safe, or you are trying to organize a major rock concert, we can help you prepare. We will help you prepare for all types of events.

We cover the following areas:
ADA Standards
Bleacher Safety
Crowd Control
Emergency Preparation
Event Management
Spectator Safety