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Direct pre-season and
early season preprations. Athletes should
have a pre-season physical exam. Evaluate
their pre-season fitness and provide an
appropriate pre-season conditioning
program. |
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Make sure athletes
wear proper protective equipment. Remind
youth that safety is more important than
looks. |
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Plan practice and game
routine to include 5-phases. Warm-up,
Stretch, Play, Cool-down and Stretch
again. |
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Inspect playing fields
for safety hazards before practices and
games. |
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Gradually increase how
long, how often and how hard the players
train and practice. Progressive training
will help your players peak when it
counts most, at the end of the season. |
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| Become
certified in C.P.R. and basic
first aid. Coaches are usually
the first responder to care for
an injured athlete. C.P.R.
certification courses are offered
by the American Red Cross or
American Heart Association. |
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Teach and reinforce
proper sport skills and techniques with
all athletes |
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Coaches are usually
the first responder to care for an
injuredathlete. C.P.R. certification
courses are offered by the American Red
Cross or American Heart Association. |
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Recognize signs of
injury and over-training. Low energy,
loss of aggressive play, unusual grief,
guarding a certain area, or a loss of
motivation. |
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Give good nutritional
advice. Warn players of using
performance-enhancing drugs and following
an unusual diet plan. |
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| Give regular
rest and water breaks (more
during hot conditions). |
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