User:Tomthebomb999/Injury previntion in youth

Injury prevention in youth is very important because it helps keep kids playing the game at their fullest potential. There is a multitude of ways to help prevent injuries from happing. As a coach, you will need to be able to tell the difference between a kid being hurt or injured. You will need to know how to prevent injuries with exercises and different stretching methods. Having a good relationship with the players you are coaching is also important. Build a Relationship having a relationship with your players will allow you to get to know them and how they play and know a little information about them so you can connect with them as a human. This also will help when trying to figure out if a player has a concussion. Also if they are comfortable talking to you they will be more likely to tell you if something is hurting and how bad it is hurting and you can then determine if they need to sit or if they are okay to continue to play. How Well Are They Playing There are many ways to know if a player is not playing to their full potential, things like walking around, limping, holding a part of their body that they do not normally hold, or looking sluggish in play. Walking around excessively usually means that that player needs to take a rest for a moment this could be due to running a lot or having played multiple games though out the day. Next, limping does not always mean a player pulled a muscle. Sometimes a player got hit and it stung them a little because they did not expect to get hit where they did or got a little bit more danged up than they expected. A lot of times a kid will limp around for a minute or two and go right back to running as if nothing happened. The limp we want to look for is limping that is very drastic or apparent, a lot of times the kid will have his/her hand over where it hurts. Stretching The most common injury prevention is stretching. Most people think all they must do is stretch before a game, but it goes much farther than that, you should stretch at home every day, before and after workouts. Doing stretches such as static stretching, active stretching, passive stretching, dynamic stretching, isometric stretching, and ballistic stretching all can be done at home without needing equipment. You want to know what muscle groups need to be stretched before a workout and games not every sport requires the same stretches, for example, in baseball you need to warm up the shoulders and the arms as where in soccer you would focus more on your legs than shoulders and arms. These are some easy and common stretches you can do for a roughly full-body stretch. It is highly encouraged that you look up some stretches that protein to the sport or position that your players are going to play. Dynamic stretches •	High knees •	But kicks •	Solder walks •	Forward lunges with a twist •	Sideways lunges face the same way (down and back) •	Open and close the gate •	Circles with arms and cross-body arm swings Static stretches •	Feet to gather and grad ankles and hold •	Feet shoulder width apart bend over grad one ankle (left, right, middle) •	Butterflies •	Standing quad stretch •	Hip flexor stretch •	Hamstring stretch •	Calf stretch •	Glutes stretch •	 Cross-body stretch •	Figure 4 stretch You want to hold these stretches for about 20 to 30 seconds per set. Incorporating these types of stretches will not only help prevent injury but also improve things like range of motion, delay muscle soreness, and flexibility. If you choose to not stretch you put yourself at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage. Weight-training and Calisthenics As an athlete, you need to be strong and flexible. Being strong means, you won’t be pushed around or run over by your opponents while playing a game. By making your muscles bigger you will have less of the chance to tear one and your joints will not have to rely on your tendons as much as they would if you did not have strong muscles. Calisthenics with weight training you will not only get stronger but calisthenics provides improved cardiovascular fitness, and promotes flexibility, balance, and coordination while also building strength. In calisthenics workouts, you utilize your core muscles in most calisthenic workouts. this improves your mobility and stability alongside helping prevent pain and injury. Diet Finally, the most important thing is having a well-rounded diet, making sure to eat breakfast, dinner, and supper. A typical athlete should have a healthy balance of carbohydrates. Fats, and proteins. This should be about 60% carbohydrates, about 30% fats, and 10% proteins. The five main food groups you should get these from are fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy. All three macronutrients have important roles in keeping the body functioning properly. Carbohydrates are what give you the energy that your body needs to function. Fats store energy that can be used when the body is doing intense activities such as games and workouts. Proteins are what make up the muscles and repair the muscle after doing intense activities.