Return to Learn Advocacy - The Athletic Trainer’s Role
by Lauren Spirov on Jul 20, 2023 9:00:00 AM
As Return-to-Learn (RTL) in athletics is becoming an increasingly important topic, athletic trainers (ATs) play a crucial role in supporting student-athletes following an injury. As part of the athlete care ecosystem and as trained healthcare professionals, ATs are ideal candidates, f …
Guided Return to Learn and Sport: Best Practices for Concussion Management
by Admin on Jul 14, 2023 9:15:00 AM
Concussions are a common concern in sports and can have long-term implications if not properly managed. Complete Concussion Management (CCM) practitioners follow established Return to Play (RTP) strategies recommended by national and international sport governing bodies. These strateg …
Athlete’s Return to Learn Process - The More You Know
by Lauren Spirov on Jul 13, 2023 8:30:00 AM
You’re likely familiar with Return To Play (RTP) protocols following a concussion, but what about Return To Learn (RTL)? RTL protocols outline recommendations for the amount of time between a concussion and when an athlete returns to learning in the school setting. RTL protocols are o …
Inspiring Safe Sports and Empowering Athletes with InjureFree
by Admin on Jul 7, 2023 10:06:39 AM
In today's fast-paced world of sports, safety is of paramount importance. Athletes push themselves to the limit, striving for excellence, but injuries can hinder their progress and dreams. However, with InjureFree sports safety platform, athletes can confidently pursue their passion. …
Beyond the Game - The Importance of Coach Education
by Lauren Spirov on Jul 5, 2023 11:30:21 AM
A coach's number one responsibility is to protect their athletes. They are legally obligated to provide proper instruction and a safe physical environment. Coach education and training improve the athlete experience and save athletes' lives. Without it, coaches are putting their athle …
The Importance of Sports Safety in Youth Sports: Ensuring a Healthy Future
by Admin on Jun 30, 2023 9:15:00 AM
Sports play a significant role in the lives of young athletes, offering them a chance to stay active, learn valuable skills, and develop lifelong friendships. However, it is essential to prioritize sports safety in youth sports to ensure their well-being and prevent potential injuries …
Volleyball Pre-season: The Coach’s Role in Promoting Compliance
by Lauren Spirov on Jun 28, 2023 8:00:00 AM
With volleyball and other fall sports quickly approaching, coaches must start to consider their health and safety compliance requirements, not only for in-season period but for pre-participation as well. Coaches have an obligation and responsibility to ensure that their programs are i …
Volleyball Injuries and Coach Reporting - How Reporting Reduces Risks
by Lauren Spirov on Jun 21, 2023 8:30:00 AM
Volleyball is one of the world’s most popular sports due to its simplicity and accessibility. Volleyball is played by over 200 million athletes nationwide and is one of the most popular high school sports in the United States. Historically, volleyball has yielded high participation in …
Why InjureFree Is Better Than Spreadsheets for Modernizing Sports Organization Management
by Admin on Jun 16, 2023 8:45:00 AM
In the fast-paced world of sports organization management, staying on top of incident reports, injury tracking, and communication can be a daunting task. Many organizations still rely on outdated methods, such as spreadsheets, which can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and miscommunica …
Return To Play Readiness - 6 Steps for Prioritizing Concussion Safety
by Lauren Spirov on Jun 14, 2023 8:45:00 AM
Roughly 2 in 10 youth athletes participating in youth contact sports suffer a concussion. Even more alarming is that 5 in 10 concussions go unreported or undetected. With such critically high concussion rates, parents, coaches and trainers have a duty to prioritize sports safety among …