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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I believe it is important to keep kids hydrated and fed well with energy boosting snacks. reejen at comcast dot net
There is no way to fully ensure safety, but I try to boost their confidence so they feel better about what they are doing while playing.
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I don’t think there’s a way to make 100% sure that a child will be safe when they play sports. But I think if you give them the necessary tools and advice, that can go a long way to help them stay safe.
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I make sure my daughter always has and wears her mouthguard, wears her shin guards, and takes out her earrings when she plays.
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As a cheerleader, Emily isn´t in much danger of injury. But I do make sure she stretches before cheering and keeps herself hydrated.
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I always inspect the safety equipment before each use. are the pads worn, does the helmet still fit properly? it’s amazing how quickly a boy will outgrow a helmet
I make sure we treat any injuries promptly and don’t let them linger throughout the season.
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I make sure my kids are safe at sports by keeping them well hydrated. We drink water before, during, and after. It gets hot in the south and dehydration scares me!
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I just make sure they wear proper equipment and protective gear and play by the rules that are there for their safety.
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that they have their equipment on and using it properly minimizes injury
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I make sure to encourage him and cheer him on win or lose!
I make sure my daughter always wears her mouthguard and wears her shin guards when she plays soccer
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Properly fitted gear
By making sure they are prepared, confident, and have all of the right equipment. I think parents sometimes go so overboard worrying about whether their kids will get hurt that they almost paralize the kids with cautiousness. They will fall, collide with teammates, and get some bruises, but that is part of the game.
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keep the confidence and self esteem by not placing all emphasis on winning
By making sure that they know that warming up and stretching is essentials to avoiding injuries. Thank you for the chance! 🙂
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Ensure they are wearing the proper safety equipment and if they are injured they don’t play until they are ready
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We make sure they have the best equipment and safest. Also make sure that they are aware of some things that can happen to them if they are not careful
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