National Coaches Registry
The National Center for Sports Safety's Coaches Registry was designed to help parents, league administrators, athletes and others determine if their coach or coaches have had the PREPARE sports safety training course.
“There is not one parent that would drop their child off at a local community pool if there were not a certified lifeguard on duty. That same standard of care should be available for every sports facility in this country. If we can prevent just one fatality or injury, it will be worth the effort.” States Lawrence J. Lemak, M.D., founder of the NCSS.
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Register and gain access to the NCSS National Coaches Registry, the NCSS Forum, or to become a PASS Member. Your help and commitment to raising the standard will ensure that youth athletes in every sport facility are safe. Registration and Membership are FREE! JOIN TODAY!
Lightning Safety: Make It Part of Your Game Plan!
When thunderstorms threaten, coaches and sports officials must not let the desire to start or complete an athletic activity hinder their judgment when the safety of participants and spectators is in jeopardy. Each year in the United States, more than 400 people are struck by lightning.
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Heart Disease in the Young Athlete
Sudden death in the young athlete is rare, estimated at one out of 100,000 to 300,000 per year. The occurrence is approximately 12 per year in high school athletes, with a male predominance. An underlying cardiovascular disease that is usually asymptomatic and undiagnosed is responsible for most of these tragic events
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