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The Impact of Coaches' Words - Recognizing Harmful Behavior in Youth Sports

The Impact of Coaches' Words - Recognizing Harmful Behavior in Youth Sports

Sport is a beautiful thing that the world has embraced as one of life's greatest teaching tools. However, we must understand that sport (as in life) troubling things can and do happen Research tells us that it can occur in organized youth sports. Coaches play a significant role in ath …

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Ensuring Athlete Well-being: InjureFree's Commitment to Sports Safety

Ensuring Athlete Well-being: InjureFree's Commitment to Sports Safety

Sports have always been integral to human culture, offering a platform for physical activity, competition, and camaraderie. At InjureFree, we hold a profound and unwavering commitment to sports safety, recognizing its pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of athletes and participant …

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How to Use Sports Research to Inform Safety Initiatives

How to Use Sports Research to Inform Safety Initiatives

There are a myriad of benefits to documenting athlete data. Not only does documentation help avoid future incidents and provides detailed athlete information for future reference and allow volunteer coaches and ATs to make more informed decisions regarding athlete care. In 2019, South …

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Ensuring Athlete Safety: The Importance of Sports Concussion Protocols

Ensuring Athlete Safety: The Importance of Sports Concussion Protocols

In the fast-paced world of sports, where exhilaration and competition reign supreme, it's easy to overlook the potential dangers that athletes face, especially regarding head injuries and concussions. These traumatic brain injuries can have severe consequences if not handled properly. …

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Youth Sports Concussion Protocols - What’s Changed?

Youth Sports Concussion Protocols - What’s Changed?

With youth football season right around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about concussion safety. Each year in the United States, football consistently yields the highest incidence of concussions across all levels of play. Of these sustained concussions, about half go u …

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Why Parents Must Prioritize Heart Checks Before Children Resume Sports After Summer Break

Why Parents Must Prioritize Heart Checks Before Children Resume Sports After Summer Break

Parents and children are getting ready for the new school year as the summer break ends. Many young athletes are eager to return to their favorite sports and activities after a fun-filled summer. While it's essential to encourage physical activity and sports participation, parents mus …

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Wrapping Up Summer Break? 4 Tips for Safe Return to Sports

Wrapping Up Summer Break? 4 Tips for Safe Return to Sports

As August continues to warm up, athletes are also warming up in eager anticipation of returning to fall sports. While some athletes can participate in sports year-round, others may take the summer off and enjoy a well-deserved rest period. As coaches, trainers and parents, it’s import …

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Be the Lifeline: AED Training for Life-Saving Skills

Be the Lifeline: AED Training for Life-Saving Skills

When it comes to emergencies, every second counts. Being prepared to respond promptly and effectively at home, work, or in a public place can make all the difference between life and death. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a critical tool in such situations. This amazing d …

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Volunteer Coach Compliance: Advantages of Centralized Health and Safety Compliance

Volunteer Coach Compliance: Advantages of Centralized Health and Safety Compliance

Volunteer coach compliance is paramount to sports safety and athlete well-being. Volunteer coach compliance requirements differ among organizations but typically include training, education, and screening necessary for a youth coach via background checks. In theory, it might seem like …

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How to Prioritize Return to Learn After an Injury in Sports

How to Prioritize Return to Learn After an Injury in Sports

Suffering an injury in sports can be a setback for student-athletes, both physically and academically. Returning to learning after such an injury requires careful planning and consideration to ensure a successful transition. This article aims to provide guidance on how to prioritize r …

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