Coaching is a big time, and emotional, commitment for youth sports coaches. A supportive group of parents willing to help can help relieve some of the stress involved for these volunteers.
Jeff Bambrick, a lieutenant and training paramedic with the Tacoma Fire Department, knew to start chest compressions immediately. His 20-year career had prepared him for this moment.
During the week of March 1-7, every lacrosse coach is encouraged to give the short, simple speech to their players to help change the concussion culture.
Building off the success of last year, US Lacrosse will once again work with the Premier Lacrosse League and the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League on the first phase of the National Team Development Program. Last year, more than 1,300 players participated in regional tryouts.
Good teammates look out for each other. That’s the premise behind the Team Up Speak Up campaign, in which players are encouraged to notify a coach or athletic trainer if they suspect a teammate might have a concussion.
The 2019 Research Report includes updates of studies about women’s headgear, mental health programs for youth athletes, and youth concussions, among others.
Throughout the day today, US Lacrosse will be celebrating the Women Sports Foundation’s National Girls & Women in Sports Day initiative with inspirational quotes and thoughts from some of the leading voices in the game as we celebrate this year’s theme — Lead Her Forward.
As one of the most decorated players of his generation, the 2005 Tewaaraton Award winner has grown into the responsibility of fostering positive change in the sport he loves.
The only effective response to commotio cordis is the timely delivery of a life-saving shock or defibrillation. Had there been an AED on the field at Northport, Louis’ life may have been saved.
Research shows a strong correlation between early adversity (before the age of 18) and poor outcomes later in life. There’s a direct link between childhood trauma, such as sexual abuse, and adult onset of chronic disease, depression, and suicide.
