Voorhees Girls Softball Association

Recommendations and requirements to be a manager, coach, or helper

S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic

Coaches are required to have the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (N.Y.S.C.A.) certification. These certifications will bring the coach into compliance with the New Jersey Little League Law and add to the coaches’ protection from liability lawsuits.  ANY coach or parent that helps out at a game or participates at practice must have this certification.

Go to http://www.nays.org/nyscaonline/preview/  sign up and take the softball specific course.

Heads up concussion training for coaches

Here is a link to online concussion training for Coaches. All coaches and Board members have to complete this training. Save the certificate to a file location on your computer and email the President a copy of the certificate. The training is free and will take about 40 minutes to complete. On the right side of the screen you will see a box titled “Launch the course”. Click the link at the bottom of the box to start the course. There is also a free app available called Heads Up Concussion that is a useful on field guide for concussion basics. It also gives tips on the proper sizing for helmets.  http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html

Effective immediately: Any player that is suspected of having a concussion is not permitted to return until they have submitted a Doctor’s note saying they can return.

This is to protect the children as well as our liability.

First aid kits

Every coach is responsible to have access to a first aid kit whenever they are placed in a direct or indirect supervisory role with children. A first aid kit is in each storage shed located in the park/complex.

Injuries

Make notes of all injuries and be sure to fill out an injury form for any serious injuries. Turn this form into you commissioner and keep a copy for yourself. Notify parents of any suspected or observed injuries.

Health problems

You need to inform every parent that it is their responsibility to keep you informed of any medical, physical or other problem their child may be experiencing. Keep records of all problems with you for quick access in the event of an injury.

Warning

At your first meeting with the children, make sure that the players and parents understand the inherent dangers of this sport.