That way, players can avoid catastrophic injury and coaches can avoid lawsuits.Ĭlearly explain and demonstrate safe techniques. Rules changes that eliminated the head as the initial contact point in blocking and tackling have significantly reduced head and neck injuries in the sport.Ĭoaches can do their part to continue that trend by teaching correct techniques and emphasizing proper fundamentals at all times. When a player has experienced or shown signs of head trauma (loss of consciousness, visual disturbances, headache, inability to walk correctly, obvious disorientation, memory loss) he should receive immediate medical attention and should not be allowed to return to practice or game without permission from the proper medical authorities. Strict enforcement of the rules of the game by both coaches and officials will hep reduce serious injuries. The players should be taught to respect the helmet as a protective device and that the helmet should not be used as a weapon.Īll coaches, physicians, and trainers should take special care to see that the player's equip0ment is properly fitted, particularly the helmet. The rules prohibiting spearing should be enforced in practice and in games. Keep the head out of football.Ĭoaches and officials should discourage the players from using their heads as battering rams. Strong neck muscles may help prevent neck injuries.Ĭoaches should drill the athletes in the proper execution of the fundamentals of football skills, particularly blocking and tackling. Prevention of further injury is the main objective.Īthletes must be given proper conditioning exercises which will strengthen their necks so that participants will be able to hold their head firmly erect when making contact. Have a plan ready and hour your staff prepared to implement that plan. The total staff should be organized in that each person will know what to do in case of head or neck injury in game or practice. If it is not possible for a physician to be present at all games and practice sessions, emergency measures must be provided. If the physician has any questions about the athlete's readiness to participate, the athlete should not be allowed to play.Ī physician should be present at all games.
Identify during the physical exam those athletes with a history of previous head or neck injuries. Preseason physical exams for all participants.
Several suggestions for continued reduction follow: Head and neck injuries in football have been dramatically reduced since the late 1960's.
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