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Coaching and safety

Plan For It: Is activity appropriate for age, fitness and skill level Provide proper warm up Adjust activities to meet individual differences Have an EAP (emergency action plan) see pp 23/24 CM Be aware of concussion protocols Inspect facilities prior to use (field, court, rink…)

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Coaching and safety

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  1. Plan For It: Is activity appropriate for age, fitness and skill level Provide proper warm up Adjust activities to meet individual differences Have an EAP (emergency action plan) see pp 23/24 CM Be aware of concussion protocols Inspect facilities prior to use (field, court, rink…) Have a properly supplied first aid kit on site Collect and have athlete’s medical information with the kit Ensure athletes wear proper fitting protective gear for your sport Plan for weather related risks (heat, humidity, cold, wet…) Highlight potential safety risks for each drill and inform athletes of risks Plan for adequate supervision during drills Be Safety Aware when planning practices, at games and arranging transportation (Err on side of caution) Coaching and safety

  2. Safety and Coaching AssignmentCoaching Reference Manual Read pp 7 to 28 in the Ref Manual on Safety Answer the following to pass in on Friday: • What actions can a coach take to prepare for a safe season and practices: • Prior to the start of the season? • Planning for a practice? • What are Heat and Humidity Risks to sport? What actions can the coach take to manage and lessen the risks of heat/humidity injuries? • What are Cold Risks to sport? What actions can the coach take to manage and lessen the risks of cold injury? • Explain what an Emergency Action Plan is. What information does it cover and include? • A) What is a concussion? B) What are common causes of concussion? C) What are the common signs or symptoms of concussion? D) Identify the short term measures a coach should follow when an athlete suffers a concussion at a practice or game.

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