The National Center for Sports Safety (NCSS) was founded to promote the importance of injury prevention and safety on all levels of youth sports through education and research. The NCSS focuses on decreasing the number and/or severity of injuries through developing and teaching sports safety courses and collecting, analyzing and researching injury data.
Does artificial turf alter the occurrence of football injuries? An injury analysis presented by Dr. Bill Barnhill, of Panhandle Sports Medicine Institute, in conjunction with Amarillo Independent School District athletic trainers, examines football injuries on field turf and natural grass.
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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
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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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