Alphonses J. Heraghty – Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)

EDUCATION:
Masters of Science in Education – Physical Education
State University of New York College at Cortland, May 1999

Bachelor of Science in Education – Physical Education
State University of New York College at Cortland, May 1997

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES:
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector – The National Recreation and Park Association
- Certified Supervisor for Outdoor Environments – National Program for Playground Safety
- Certified Interscholastic Coach - National Federation of State High School Associations
- CPR & First Aid, American Red Cross – Valid through - 3/16/17
- Lifeguard, American Red Cross – Valid through – 3/16/17
- U101 Safety & Risk Management Certification – USA Gymnastics – 7/31/20
- American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators Spirit Safety
- Coaching Cheer and Dance – National Federation for State High School Associations

WORKSHOPS / SPECIAL TRAINING
- U101 Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction Course – USA Gymnastics – 2016
- U101 Safety & Risk Management Course – USA Gymnastics – 2016
- Project Adventure Workshop – 2015
- Playground Safety Inspector Course – The National Recreation and Park Association

MEMBERSHIPS ON COMMITTEES:
- American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) Voting Status Granted
• ASTM F08 Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• ASTM F08.63 Playground Surfacing Systems
• ASTM F24 Amusement Rides and Devices
• ASTM F24.61 Trampoline Court Task Group
• ASTM F24.30 Maintenance and Inspection

Playgrounds, Sports & Recreation, Athletics, Fitness facilities

Alphonses J. Heraghty currently serves as Professor and Academic Chair of the Health & Physical Education Department at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood, New York. Prior to this role he was the Fitness & Aquatics Director and Head Lacrosse Coach at Suffolk County Community College. Mr. Heraghty is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) by the National Recreation and Park Association and a Certified Interscholastic Coach by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). He currently serves on the Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities committee with American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM). Mr. Heraghty specializes in Risk Management Programs for various types of sports, recreation and fitness activities as well as the preparation of expert opinions for both plaintiff and defendants, in conjunction with recreation and sport personal injury cases.