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The Coach's First Aid Kit

Author: NCSS Information Team

Every coach should be prepared to handle emergency situations during practice or at games. It is essential that coaches have at least one fully stocked first aid kit on hand whenever athletes are playing. The National Center for Sports Safety has compiled a list of items that should be included in every coach's first aid kit.

  • Non-powdered Barrier Gloves
  • Resuscitation mask/face shield
  • Instant Ice Cold Pack
  • Elastic Fabric Flexible Bandages- standard size
  • Strip Bandages (Band-Aids)
  • Triangular Bandage for sling
  • 2" x 2" Sterile Gauze Pads
  • 2" King Roller Gauze
  • 3" x 3" Sterile Gauze Pads
  • Telfa Non Stick Pads
  • Large Patch Bandage
  • Eye Patch Kit (Eye Patch and Clear Tape)
  • Adhesive Tape
  • Alcohol Swabs
  • Disinfectant Pads
  • Iodine-Povidone Prep. Pads
  • Insect Sting Swabs
  • Antiseptic Pads
  • Hydrocortisone Cream
  • Q-tip Swabs
  • Sun Block (30) SPF
  • Insect Repellant
  • Splint
  • Tape Cutter
  • Scissors
 
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