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Sports Safety:Ten things Every Coach/Parent Should KnowJohn Davis, MA, ATCMike Prybicien, MA, ATC, NREMTRobb Rehberg, PhD, ATC, CSCS, NREMT

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2My Experiences as a Youth Coach?My 2 goals tonight

We may not present many new ideas, but we hope to change the way you look at things and plan your practices & games.

This course is risk and safety management for you and the league CYA.

3Sports Safety:Ten Things Every Coach/Parent Should Know ?1 in 5 Emergency Room Visits are result of sports, recreation, or exercise 3.65 million/yr (CDC)

Injuries to children 15 & under, playing 29 most popular sports cost US public $49 billion/yr (The Consumer Products Safety Council)

An athletes injury has an effect on his/her parents, coaches, the team, his schooling, health care professional, teammates4My Experiences as a Youth Coach?Everybody playing from same rule book.

Male/female roles

Why get involved?To give my child a chance to playBecause I was an athlete and love the sportBecause the league needed more coachesBonding opportunity with my childBecause my wife/husband told me to

5Volunteer Coaches DutiesSupervisionGeneral vs. Specific

Selection and Conduct of ActivitiesScreeningInstructionWarningsMismatchesProtective measuresEquipment

Environment/Facilities

6Volunteer Coaches DutiesEmergency Action PlanWhat do I do when a kid is hurtFollow Communication with ParentDocumentation!!!!!Return to Play?

First Aid KitLeague or PersonalRegular Ice vs. Chemical Packs

EMS access

What have I done to prepare?First aid/CPR trainingCoaching clinics

7Emergency Action Plan1. Stay Calm. Can you handle the problem? Do you need help?a. Determine if the injury is Simple or Serious.b. If you can handle the situation, proceed with proper First Aid. c. If the injury is serious be sure to call for others on the field to help! d. Call 911 to activate the local EMS service. Be sure to have someone meet the ambulance

2. Reassure and try to calm the injury player.

3. Provide supervision for the other players. Should practice or the game continue?

4. If the parents are not at the field, call them ASAP.

5. If athlete will be going to the hospital be sure to send their parent contact form a. Players cannot go to a hospital without a coach or parent.

7. Make an accurate record of the injury. Be sure to note the following: Time when injury occurred Who, What, When, Where, Why the injury occurred Treatment given

8. Please fax, deliver, or e-mail a report to Safety Officer, within 24-48 hours.

9. Be sure to follow up with the parents.

8Pre-season Preparation

9Dealing With The Athletic Child Psychological Aspects of Coaching

Sportsmanship

For what purpose? For whose benefit?

Defining success

Establishing your priorities

10Dealing With The Athletic Child What is going on in kids life

Remember, they are kids

How much practice can they handle?

Dont live your athletic life through your child.

Enhancing self-confidence

Using Praise Effectively

Less is More11Tips for Parents/Coaches Encourage regardless of success, skill level, PT

Show respect for coaches and teammates

Highlight teamwork No I in Team

Enjoyment = Continued Involvement Cherish Participation

Recognize developmental stages

Enhancing self-confidence

Using Praise Effectively

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13Sport SpecializationSpecialize or Multi-sport

When make the commitment

Over use itis

What will get child athlete a scholarship

Travel teams vs high school teams

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15Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?

16Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?Field ConditionsEquipmentWeather ConditionsSupervisionEmergency Action Plan

17Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?Field ConditionsDivots, Bare Spots, & Mole HolesEquipment left on fieldProper lightingFencing (padding)AccessBusy fields

18Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?EquipmentWorn out/broken equipmentIs it used properly?Is it installed properly?Proper assemblySafety equipment

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20Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?Weather Conditions

21Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?Supervision

22Emergency Action Plan:P.R.E.P.A.R.E.PersonnelRulesEquipmentPlanningArenaRehearsalEvaluate and Educate

23First Aid Kits: What to Bring to the Game

24Whats in your first aid kit?First, a word about training

25Whats in your first aid kit?First Aid Kit Types

26Whats in your first aid kit?Some RulesBring it with you!Check the kit oftenDont use it as a catch allHave enough supplies Have the right tools for the right job Take care of it

27The EssentialsBandages--sheer and flexibleNon-stick pads--assorted sizesSoft gauze bandagesOval eye padsTriangular bandageTapeElastic bandageAntiseptic wipes

First aid or antibiotic creamCold packs*ScissorsTweezersFlexible SplintFirst aid guideContents cardDisposable gloves

28Other Items to ConsiderMedication?Athletes Emergency InformationEmergency Contact InformationMedical HistoryConsent to TreatCell Phone

29Traumatic Brain Injury/ ConcussionA concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or another part of the body. Even what seems to be mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.

Concussions can occur in any sport or recreation activity. 30ConcussionsSome Observable Signs

Appearsdazed, confusedorstunned Forgetsan instruction / assignments Is unsureofgame,score,oropponent Movesclumsily Answersquestionsslowly Losesconsciousness(even briefly) Showsmood, behavior,orpersonality changes Cantrecalleventspriorto hit or fall Cantrecalleventsafterhitor fall

31ConcussionsSymptoms Reported by AthleteHeadache or pressure in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Sensitivity to light and/or noiseFeeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion Does not feel right or is feeling down

32What can the Parent or Coach do to help

Proper technique!!!!!EducationAwarenessStress the Importance of reporting the concussions to your athletes33To Help Prevent Injury in Baseball and SoftballDecrease demand on the bodyLimit pitching/excessive throwingLimit/prevent stressful pitches (curves, slider)Use proper throwing and sliding mechanics

Increase bodys ability to meet demandsIncrease strengthIncrease enduranceIncrease flexibilityIncrease balance/body control

34Proper Conditioning Involves Training the Entire BodyArm /shoulderLower BodyTrunk / mid-section

35Strength and Endurance ExercisesDont train like the pros or an adultNo heavy weightlifting prior to puberty

Variety is importantMake it FUNctionalSimilar movement/motionsFUN

36Strength & Endurance ActivitiesRun, sprint

Explosive ActivitiesJumpingOther Sports

Strength ExercisesLungesBodyweight squatsAbdominal/corePush-ups / pull ups

37Balance / Body Control/CoordinationOther SportsMartial artsGymnasticYogaThrowing mechanic drillsJumping jacksSkippingJump RopeTherapy Ball exercises

38Arm Care for Youth Baseball & SoftballDont overstress the armFlexibility and Strengthening exercisesGradual build up to throwing

39Flexibility / Stretching Exercises

40Strength / EnduranceRotator CuffShoulder blade musclesArm/ForearmEach Exercise 30-50 timesControlled smooth motionMuscle burn ok No pain41Basic Rotator CuffBand Pull INBand Pull Out

42Basic Rotator CuffFront RaiseSide Raise

43Shoulder Blade Squeezes

44Wrist / Forearem ExercisesWrist ExtensionWrist Flexion

45Wrist/Forearm ExercisesPronationSupination

46Pre-Participation PhysicalWhy necessary?Maintain health & safety of athlete Detect conditions that may predispose to injury

Medical/Family historyLife Threatening?

Who to contact in case of Emergency?

Prevent injury and illnessAssess general fitness level

47Pre-Participation PhysicalSafety considerationsAllergies Team SnacksAdapt slower to exerciseLess efficient body temperature regulationWait to weight-train

Meet legal & insurance requirements

48When an athlete is hurt, who should they see?Sports Medicine TeamPhysiciansMD/DO/DC/DPMSpecialtiesPediatricsSports Medicine OrthopedicsAthletic TrainerPhysical TherapistEMTs/ParamedicsER vs. Physicians Office

49Linkswww.atsnj.org

www.littleleague.org/

http://youthsports.rutgers.edu

http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/

www.redcross.org

www.peqll.com

50For More InformationJohn Davis, MS, ATCHead Athletic TrainerMontclair State Universitydavisj@mail.montclair.edu

Robb Rehberg, PhD, ATC, CSCS, NREMTCoordinator of Athletic Training Clinical EducationWilliam Paterson Universityrobb@atsnj.org

Michael Prybicien, MA, ATC, NREMTHead Athletic TrainerPassaic High School mikep@atsnj.org

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