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Local parents get involved in sports safety
Some parents of the players say they feel their kids are generally safe with their coaches.
“My two sons haven’t been hurt yet,” said Nicole Rhoades, a mother of boys ages 12 and 11. “They roughhouse a lot, so they are probably safer here in pads than at home.”
Others say that work needs to be done.
SportsCare held a recent informational meeting for parents. The meeting included information on heat sickness, nutrition, stretching and a video presentation about proper tackling technique.
During the session, certified athletic trainers demonstrated several ways to stretch, including some incorrect methods.
When one demonstrated a bad stretching technique, known as ballistic stretching, several parents in the session said their children’s coaches used the technique.
Anita Simmons is the mother of four boys, three of whom play football. Her two oldest sons played with the Joplin varsity team, and her third son plays in the JYFA.
She attended the informational session and furiously took notes.
Simmons said she sees the JYFA improving in its second year, in terms of preventing injuries. She also said the trainers at Joplin High School worked well with her two older sons.
During the session, she found out she had been doing several things wrong.
“I was feeding them the wrong things, and feeding them too soon before a game,” Simmons said. “I also didn’t know how important stretching was.”
Melton said parents should get involved and learn more about the sports, so they can help their kids stay healthy.
“If parents can work with their kids at home on proper health, it will create better, safer athletes,” Melton said.
Stretching makes a difference
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