Technology Fridays: Why Technology Matters in the World of Sports
by Chris Moore on Jan 5, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Keeping athletes safe and performing at their best requires more than just skill and training. The magic often happens behind the scenes, where data collection and analysis come into play. With the sports software scene booming, finding a trustworthy platform for injury data is crucia …
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 …
Recapping InjureFree’s White Paper
by Lauren Spirov on Oct 11, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Let’s talk about a Coach’s role in sports safety. Coaches support their athletes in much more than skill development, supervision and sportsmanship. With youth sports injuries at a record-breaking high, Coaches must work alongside team Athletic Trainers (ATs) to carry out the essentia …