In the past year I know of more female athletes who need sugery/therapy or are recovering from injury than I do that have had the flu or common cold. Be it knees, shoulders, ankles, torn muscles or ligement sprains. I realize (very exciting) the growth in female sports, just by doing the math across the board these injury numbers increase. Most athletes i know are 2-3 sport kids, volleyball, basketball and our favorite....softball. Bottom line is i'm seeing an ugly trend.
Over the past few years teaching proper conditioning, weight training, stretching, diet, rest and most important awareness has prioritized higher in my responsibilities as a coach(TB 18u). Our conditioning has always been geared towards short bursts, NOT endurance. For added injury prevention I have introduced and promote yoga to my athletes as an extra means of greater flexability, healthier living....and the bonus, peace of mind. I also became a huge fan of Dynamic Stretching. Stressing that rest is a huge part of the "complete" package.
Im blessed to be coaching intellegent workaholics. Most of my kids have drive to work harder, push thier toughness levels and limits. We all know bumps and dings will happen. I wish i could keep them in a safety bubble.
Is there more I could do as a coach? Or stay the course, count my blessings n keep my fingers crossed.
Over the past few years teaching proper conditioning, weight training, stretching, diet, rest and most important awareness has prioritized higher in my responsibilities as a coach(TB 18u). Our conditioning has always been geared towards short bursts, NOT endurance. For added injury prevention I have introduced and promote yoga to my athletes as an extra means of greater flexability, healthier living....and the bonus, peace of mind. I also became a huge fan of Dynamic Stretching. Stressing that rest is a huge part of the "complete" package.
Im blessed to be coaching intellegent workaholics. Most of my kids have drive to work harder, push thier toughness levels and limits. We all know bumps and dings will happen. I wish i could keep them in a safety bubble.
Is there more I could do as a coach? Or stay the course, count my blessings n keep my fingers crossed.