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The Key to Saving Athlete’s Lives: Coach Education and Training

The Key to Saving Athlete’s Lives: Coach Education and Training

Coach education and training saves athlete’s lives. Coaches have a legal obligation to provide proper instruction, evaluate athlete’s for injury, provide a safe physical environment and plan suitable activity. Without proper education, coaches are falling short as athlete care provide …

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Key Consideration of a Coaches Role as Caregiver:  Supporting Athletes Without On-Site Medical Personnel

Key Consideration of a Coaches Role as Caregiver:  Supporting Athletes Without On-Site Medical Personnel

Coaches have a fundamental responsibility to the well-being of their athletes. The legal system supports the argument that “a coach's primary role is to minimize the risk of injury to athletes under the coach's supervision”. When teams and organizations lack access to on-site medical …

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Are You Using Streamlined Documentation and Communication to Reduce Health Care Costs? Here’s What You Need to Know

Are You Using Streamlined Documentation and Communication to Reduce Health Care Costs? Here’s What You Need to Know

You don’t have to be an expert to understand the benefit of Athletic Trainers (ATs) and the crucial role they play in supporting prevention, recognition and diagnosis of athlete injuries. In the U.S., 1 in 3 high schools do not have access to ATs. Not only do ATs support athlete well- …

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The Importance of Symbiosis, Documentation and Data Collection

The Importance of Symbiosis, Documentation and Data Collection

In 2014, Pennsylvania athletic trainer Alex Zettlemoyer sought to better understand the relationship between coaches and athletic trainers. He conducted interviews with coaches and parents of youth athletes and identified three main characteristics that comprise successful relationshi …

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