Keeping Athletes Safe With Limited Resources: Tips and Tricks



Emily Brook, BA and Elizabeth Matzkin, MD

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Athlete safety should always be the number one priority of parents, coaches, and players of all sports, from youth recreational leagues to varsity high school teams. Injuries can and do occur at any level of competition in all sports. While some teams have access to an athletic trainer and a full-time medical staff, other teams do not. For teams with limited access to medical resources, responsibility for the safety of athletes often falls on the parents and coaches. This post provides some athlete safety tips for parents and coaches of athletes who may have limited access to professional medical help.



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