1. The coach

chapter 1. The coach

L Moggan and R Harrold

Coaches play a crucial role in sport. They are responsible for training players in a sport by analyzing their performances, instructing in relevant skills and by providing encouragement. Yet, the role of the coach is not just coaching. The responsibility for player welfare lies with the coach, and frequently the coach is called upon to manage injuries in the absence of trained medical personnel. As such, it is recommended that the coach should complete a first aid course prior to taking up a coaching position.

In this chapter, some important issues related to the coach’s role in player welfare are discussed.

PLAYERS

Are the players carrying an injury?

• The closer it gets to a game, the less prepared many players are to make a call on an injury. So you, the coach, will have to

Do they have a proper diet?

• Have they eaten too much or too little prior to their event?

• What steps have they taken to prevent dehydration?

Are they fit?

• Proper warm-up can prevent injury

• Are they under the influence of drugs?

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Sep 7, 2016 | Posted by admin in EMERGENCY MEDICINE | Comments Off

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