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SPORTS SAFETY:TEN THINGS EVERY COACH/PARENT
SHOULD KNOWJohn Davis, MA, ATC
Mike Prybicien, MA, ATC, NREMTRobb Rehberg, PhD, ATC, CSCS, NREMT
My 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.
Sports 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 athlete’s injury has an effect on his/her parents, coaches, the team, his schooling, health care professional, teammates
My Experiences as a Youth Coach?
Everybody playing from same rule book.
Male/female roles
Why get involved? To give my child a chance to play Because I was an athlete and love the sport Because the league needed more coaches Bonding opportunity with my child Because my wife/husband told me to
Volunteer Coaches Duties
Supervision General vs. Specific
Selection and Conduct of Activities Screening Instruction Warnings Mismatches Protective measures Equipment
Environment/Facilities
Volunteer Coaches Duties
Emergency Action Plan What do I do when a kid is hurt Follow Communication with Parent Documentation!!!!! Return to Play?
First Aid Kit League or Personal Regular Ice vs. Chemical Packs
EMS access
What have I done to prepare? First aid/CPR training Coaching clinics
Emergency Action Plan 1. 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.
Pre-season Preparation
Dealing With The Athletic Child
Psychological Aspects of Coaching
Sportsmanship
For what purpose? For whose benefit?
Defining success
Establishing your priorities
Dealing With The Athletic Child
What is going on in kids life
Remember, they are kids
How much practice can they handle?
Don’t live your athletic life through your child.
Enhancing self-confidence
Using Praise Effectively
Less is More
Tips 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
Less is More
Sport Specialization
Specialize or Multi-sport
When make the commitment
Over use – “itis”
What will get child athlete a scholarship
Travel teams vs high school teams
Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?
Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?
Field Conditions Equipment Weather Conditions Supervision Emergency Action
Plan
Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?
Field Conditions Divots, Bare Spots, & Mole
Holes Equipment left on field Proper lighting Fencing (padding) Access ‘Busy’ fields
Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?
Equipment Worn out/broken
equipment Is it used properly? Is it installed properly? Proper assembly Safety equipment
Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?
Weather Conditions
Preventing Injuries: Is your field safe?
Supervision
Emergency Action Plan:P.R.E.P.A.R.E.
Personnel Rules Equipment Planning Arena Rehearsal Evaluate and
Educate
First Aid Kits: What to Bring to the Game
What’s in your first aid kit?
First, a word about training
What’s in your first aid kit?
First Aid Kit Types
What’s in your first aid kit?
Some Rules… Bring it with you! Check the kit often Don’t use it as a ‘catch all’ Have enough supplies Have the right tools for the right job Take care of it
The Essentials
Bandages -- sheer and flexible
Non-stick pads -- assorted sizes
Soft gauze bandages Oval eye pads Triangular bandage Tape Elastic bandage Antiseptic wipes
First aid or antibiotic cream
Cold packs* Scissors Tweezers Flexible Splint First aid guide Contents card Disposable gloves
Other Items to Consider
Medication? Athlete’s Emergency Information
Emergency Contact Information Medical History Consent to Treat
Cell Phone
Traumatic Brain Injury/ Concussion
A 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.
Concussions
Some Observable Signs
Appears dazed, confused or stunned Forgets an instruction / assignments Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Moves clumsily Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness (even briefly) Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall Can’t recall events after hit or fall
ConcussionsSymptoms Reported by Athlete
Headache or “pressure” in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Sensitivity to light and/or noise Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion Does not “feel right” or is “feeling down”
What can the Parent or Coach do to help
• Proper technique!!!!!• Education• Awareness• Stress the
Importance of reporting the concussions to your athletes
To Help Prevent Injury in Baseball and Softball
Decrease demand on the body Limit pitching/excessive throwing Limit/prevent stressful pitches (curves, slider) Use proper throwing and sliding mechanics
Increase body’s ability to meet demands Increase strength Increase endurance Increase flexibility Increase balance/body control
Proper Conditioning Involves Training the Entire Body
Arm /shoulder Lower Body Trunk / mid-section
Strength and Endurance Exercises
Don’t train like the pro’s or an adult No heavy
weightlifting prior to puberty
Variety is important Make it FUNctional
Similar movement/motions
FUN
Strength & Endurance Activities
Run, sprint Explosive Activities Jumping Other Sports
Strength Exercises Lunges Bodyweight squats Abdominal/core Push-ups / pull ups
Balance / Body Control/Coordination
Other Sports Martial arts Gymnastic Yoga
Throwing mechanic drills Jumping jacks Skipping Jump Rope Therapy Ball exercises
Arm Care for Youth Baseball & Softball
Don’t overstress the arm Flexibility and Strengthening exercises Gradual build up to throwing
Flexibility / Stretching Exercises
Strength / Endurance
Rotator Cuff Shoulder blade muscles Arm/Forearm
Each Exercise 30-50 timesControlled smooth motionMuscle burn ok – No pain
Basic Rotator Cuff
BAND PULL IN BAND PULL OUT
Basic Rotator Cuff
FRONT RAISE SIDE RAISE
Shoulder Blade Squeezes
Wrist / Forearem Exercises
WRIST EXTENSION WRIST FLEXION
Wrist/Forearm Exercises
PRONATION SUPINATION
Pre-Participation Physical
Why necessary? Maintain health & safety of athlete Detect conditions that may predispose to injury
Medical/Family history Life Threatening?
Who to contact in case of Emergency?
Prevent injury and illness Assess general fitness level
Pre-Participation Physical
Safety considerations Allergies – Team Snacks Adapt slower to exercise Less efficient body temperature regulation “Wait to weight-train”
Meet legal & insurance requirements
When an athlete is hurt, who should they see?
Sports Medicine Team Physicians
MD/DO/DC/DPM Specialties
Pediatrics Sports Medicine Orthopedics
Athletic Trainer Physical Therapist EMTs/Paramedics ER vs. Physician’s Office
Links www.atsnj.org
www.littleleague.org/
http://youthsports.rutgers.edu
http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/
www.redcross.org
www.peqll.com
For More Information
John Davis, MS, ATCHead Athletic TrainerMontclair State [email protected]
Robb Rehberg, PhD, ATC, CSCS, NREMTCoordinator of Athletic Training Clinical EducationWilliam Paterson [email protected]
Michael Prybicien, MA, ATC, NREMTHead Athletic TrainerPassaic High School [email protected]
