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Do you have a question about an injury sustained during a practice, game or during exercise? Have you or someone you know experienced an overuse injury? Do you have questions about nutrition and young athletes? Ask the experts! The NCSS panel of sports medicine professionals can provide you with information on these as well as many other frequently asked questions.






 

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Creating a Safe Playing Environment for Your Athletes

As a coach, you are ultimately responsible for the safety of your athletes. Creating a safe playing environment for your students can significantly reduce the number and severity of injuries during your practices and games
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The Risk Factor

Coaches must know and appreciate their risk management duties. The implementation of solid safety rules will not guarantee your athletes freedom from injury, but it will lower the chances of both common and serious, catastrophic injuries. Lowering the chance of injury lowers the chance of expensive, time-consuming, program-shattering lawsuits...
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