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Post by flexspread on Jan 18, 2008 11:50:55 GMT -6
Coaches, at my new school the Superintendent has told me that they have had a kid break his collarbone in each of the last 3 years, and wants me to look into the problem. He thinks that it is either that some of the shoulder pads need to be replaced or that they weren't fitted properly. I've only had one of my kids break a collarbone once in six years of coaching and on that he bent over, didn't see what he was hitting and hit a kid in practice with his shoulder. What do you guys think?
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Post by olinecoach61 on Jan 18, 2008 12:27:54 GMT -6
I would use the opportunity to get new shoulder pads. You could also ask your trainer to help you fit kids equipment, it'll help cover your rear and gives you another professional looking at the problem.
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Post by superpower on Jan 18, 2008 12:39:22 GMT -6
And look at doing more lifts to strengthen the shoulder area.
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Post by Yash on Jan 18, 2008 13:32:38 GMT -6
Some kids have really weak collarbones. Its an injury that tends to happen more once its already happened. Not sure if there is something specific you can do about it, but its worth looking into.
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Post by coachbdud on Jan 18, 2008 13:45:11 GMT -6
tell her how bad the shoulder pads are, yo uhave a golden opportunity to get new gear
they are gonna hvae to do it because the moment they start thinking of lawsuit implications they will go crazy
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