Supporting Parents of Youth Athletes - How Risk Management Solutions Can Help!
by Lauren Spirov on Jan 17, 2024 8:45:00 AM
The support and involvement of parents/guardians in their children’s sports participation can positively impact the overall safety of youth athletes. Proactive training, communication and education are crucial in engaging parents/guardians and keeping them informed on sports safety. B …
The Injury Reporting Process - Why to Report
by Lauren Spirov on Jan 10, 2024 9:00:00 AM
As we wrap up our 3 part blog series on injury reporting, let’s review what we’ve learned thus far! First, we covered what injury reporting actually is and last week, we learned how to report injuries effectively. Finally, let’s look at the “WHY” behind injury reporting. There are man …
The Injury Reporting Process - How to Effectively Report
by Lauren Spirov on Jan 3, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Last week, we learned what injury reporting is and the “WHY” behind it. In short, injury reporting paints the whole picture of the incident so it can be avoided in the future. It also helps coaches, trainers, parents and providers make more informed care decisions! Let’s look at the “ …
Injury Reporting 101 - The More You Know!
by Lauren Spirov on Dec 27, 2023 9:00:00 AM
What Is Injury Reporting? Injury reports is the reporting of sports-related incidents that do harm to an athlete during a practice or game. Completing an injury report is an important step for youth sports organizations to ensure proper communication and implementation of emergency ac …
To Reduce Risk, Prioritize Policies!
by Lauren Spirov on Dec 20, 2023 9:00:00 AM
In youth sports, having rules and policies in place sets expectations and provides clear instructions and guidance for managing any problems should they arise. Our December 6th blog post covered the fundamentals of a sports safety plan and its crucial elements, including implementing …
5 Tips for Knee Injury Prevention This Winter Season
by Lauren Spirov on Dec 13, 2023 8:45:00 AM
With the warmer months behind us and winter break quickly approaching, so are youth sports off-season. This time of year brings celebration and a respite from organized sports - no games or regular practices- a crucial time to maintain off-season fitness. Research shows that athletes …
Proactive Sports Safety Plans - Preventing Injuries Before They Occur
by Lauren Spirov on Dec 6, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Creating a sports safety plan sounds intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! Let's break it down. Risk management or sports safety plans are controllable and preventative actions that coaches can take to help protect their athletes' well-being. As young athletes continue to specializ …
The Language of Coaching - Communicating with Athletes to Optimize Performance
by Lauren Spirov on Nov 29, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Words hold a lot of weight. As parents and coaches, the effects of our words on our children and athletes are abundantly clear. What we say has the power to heal, hurt, encourage, and criticize. We’ve all had that coach or fitness instructor whose “tough coach” approach didn’t land, o …
What Makes Up Athlete Data and Who Owns It?
by Lauren Spirov on Nov 22, 2023 8:45:00 AM
Exactly what is athlete data, anyway? Athletic performance data measures an athlete’s performance as well as their overall health. This data can include a history of injuries, psychological state, stress levels, and much more, which can then be used to adjust things like practice or w …
Overcoming Fear - Returning to Sport Following an Injury
by Lauren Spirov on Nov 15, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Upwards of 7 million sports-related injuries occur each year in the United States. That said, chances are high that most of us have sustained a sports-related injury in our lifetime and have likely experienced anxiety upon reintroduction to activity. At age 20, I injured my ankle play …