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John Cottone, Schools of Professional Studies and Education, was the keynote speaker for the New York State Association of Independent Schools annual meeting for athletic directors in New Paltz, N.Y. His presentation, “Athletic Risk Management: Concepts, Controversy and Confusion,” was designed to inform coaches, administrators, parents and community organizations about the importance of developing and implementing a risk management plan. His address focused on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and the latest evidenced-based information for dealing with environmental injury and the basic guidelines for fluid replacement in preventing heat-related illness.