Since I have joined the MVP Generation Go Ambassador Program, I have shared many topics with you. From my style of meal planning, my favorite kid-friendly recipe to time management skills, back-to-school tips and more.
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This week’s topic is about Youth Sports.
By now, most kids have started school. My kids went back this past Wednesday and let me tell you it hasn’t been easy. During the Summer, we kicked back, slept-in many mornings and just had fun. Now it’s time to get down to business and back to a much needed routine.
With that being said, there are also many kids who are back to playing sports. I remember my 12 year old playing soccer one year (this was a few years ago) and as she was trying to kick the ball to one of her team mates, she tripped and fell on her wrist. She was screaming with agony. I was so scared. Her coach mentioned that it was a possibility she sprained her wrist. By the time we got home, she said she felt better. I gave her an ice pack and some Tylenol and she went to bed. Her wrist was a bit swollen but I didn’t think it was that bad. The next morning, she said she couldn’t handle the pain so I called her pediatrician and we went within that hour. After the doctor checked her, we were sent over to radiology to have an x-ray done. After the x-ray, the technician said she had a fracture.
Oh no!
Do you know how bad I felt? I was so heartbroken for her. I felt really bad but thankfully the nurse reassured me that some parents wait days and days later to bring their child to the hospital. I’m not sure if that were true but she calmed me down.
After her cast was removed, she was no longer interested in soccer, let alone any sport. She was my only child who adored sports but what can I do? She’s a great violinist so I’m happy about that. 😉
Since I know very little about sports, Greg Dashaw, who is the Head Athletic Trainer at Siena College, gave all the ambassadors some tips to share with our readers.
Tips on Youth Sports
“Equipment–- it is extremely important for everyone involved in sports to have proper fitting gear. Your performance and development on the field of play can be affected by your equipment. Two examples would be:
1. Proper fitting footwear: Brand new sneakers, turf shoes, or cleats that are not broken in can cause blisters. This can cause you to miss practice and game participation. Old shoes that are too big or too small can cause you to change your gait; this could lead to other injuries.
2. A helmet that is too big is poor protection and can lead to injury if it slides down and blocks your vision. Ones that are too tight can cause headaches. It is important to have someone that is knowledgeable about the equipment that you need for your sport help you pick out the right size and get the right fit.”
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Well, I encourage my Godson to always play fair..be a good team member(good sport lol) and to drink plenty of water! Sports is important for kids!
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I always made sure my kids had a good breakfast before going to sports. Being hungry can make them lose concentration so they could get hurt by not paying attention to what is going on around them.
you just have to make sure they are properly equipped and aware of their surroundings in whatever sport they do.
To ensure sports safety, my grandsons always play soccer by the rules. They also wear the proper attire and play in good weather.
I think it’s important to provide kids with quality equipment for safety. To encourage them, it’s nice to attend their events and be positive about their efforts.
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Make sure everyone has the proper safety gear, and always stretching before and after beginning
I make sure they get to their practices and eat something healthy before hand.
I make sure that they follow the rules and that any protective equipment isn’t broken and works.
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I live in Texas where its been terribly hot. Parents and coaches have to remember that kids bodies will wear out faster in triple digit heat quicker than an adults because they are concentrating on what they’re doing, so much so that they sometimes won’t acknowledge the signs of heat stroke. Keep ice cold water on hand. If you have to, pour the ice water over yourself to cool your core temperature more quickly.
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Attend their events. Express appreciation to the coach (as the wife of one who did his share, I can tell you this is very rare yet much appreciated). Mostly, LISTEN to your child, without telling him/her what he/she did wrong.
I always make sure my kids have the proper meals and the proper equipment before they go out for any sports. Thanks for the great sweep and hope to win 🙂
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I ask a lot of questions -lol. I make sure I’m informed enough to know what they need, and how things work, that way I can help them make the best decisions.
I make sure they have protein before a game and have good shoes so they don’t hurt themselves. Other then that just be there to support them
Learning a sports and safety of such are suppose to go hand in hand but that doesn’t always happen adequately. I have seen coaches (and parents) push kids beyond limits. Safety gets pushed to the end zone and the win becomes the most important point.
To ensure safety sometimes it takes a reality check to the coach. As a parent and grandparent, I feel it is my duty to go to the games and watch closely. I also feel I should know the rules as well as my young athlete so I know what is going on. I’m not afraid to call on a coach, a fellow player, a parent or anyone else if I see safety was not exercised properly.
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kneepads, helmets.. all that fun stuff!
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stretching and hydration are key.
thingsIdo for a successful year in sports is to make sure they have the right equipment
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You definitely need to make sure all the gear is on correctly or it could result in an injury
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i help promote safety by buying my son all the right protective gear and the proper equipment
I encourage the kids to drink lots of water and take lots of breaks! I’m afraid I’m not very soprty!
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I always make sure my son has all the safety equipment he needs
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I ensure sports safety by buying quality equipment for my daughter to use while she is playing her sports!