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Why Coaches Should be Trained in How to handle Medical Emergencies
Sports have always been a big part of people's lives, especially in the United States. Competitive games and sports date back to ancient times when men used to make up games to compete in, sometimes only ending at the death of their opponent. Fortunately, that does not exist today but many men, women, and children like participating in a variety of sporting activities. Many do it to channel their energy and competitiveness, some do it to stay in shape and lose weight and others participate for the love of the sport. No matter what level athlete you are, a good coach is an imperative part of athletics.
Young kids need a coach to show them how to master a skill or the rules of the game, professional athletes need capable coaches to make sure that they are playing at their highest level. Coaches today are required to have a great deal of experience as well as education in the sport that they coach. The one component, however, that is not required of all coaches is to be certified to know and use CPR Supplies & the use of a AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). This is one of the many things coaches should be certified in these days.
Sports are beginning at much younger ages these days and the level of competition is also much higher at a young age too. Kids are playing a sport year round rather than playing a different one each season. Because of this, more people are participating in sports now than 20 years ago. With that increased population, comes a greater risk to the players involved. More injuries are occurring in sports as athletes push themselves harder than they ever used to. Many younger athletes have seen how lucrative a career in professional sports is and desire that too. Because of that pressure to excel in sports, athletes, parents and coaches are feeling compelled to push themselves more than is healthy. This is exactly why it is so imperative for coaches to be trained to handle various medical emergencies.
Coaches should take classes in basic first aid and CPR as a start. It is required to be a teacher so why is it not required for coaches who push their athletes so hard? They should be trained in basic first aid techniques dealing with sprains, broken bones, cuts,etc. More importantly, they should know CPR and how to use CPR Supplies and a AED in case an athlete collapses and cannot breathe. Quickly beginning CPR can literally save someone's life in those crucial minutes before the ambulance arrives. All coaches should also have the equipment to revive someone who has passed out.
Several years ago a strong able college basketball player collapsed on the court and died. If they had had an AED they could have used it to save his life. Another better ending is a story of a teenage girl who was playing softball on a summer night. She was struck by lightning on the softball diamond and the coach used the AED and CPR supplies on her and restarted her heart and saved her life.
About the Author Chuck R. Stewart just purchased CPR supplies and an AED for his church to have on hand in case of emergency.
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