sports safety: ten things every coach/parent should know
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Sports Safety: Ten things Every Coach/Parent Should Know. John Davis, MA, ATC Mike Prybicien , MA, ATC, NREMT Robb Rehberg, PhD, ATC, CSCS, NREMT. My Experiences as a Youth Coach?. My 2 goals tonight – - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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 [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]
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