The handbook provides materials and information that you can easily and directly incorporate into your coaching program to increase success and safety. It provides checklists, instructions, and sources where you can find more information on relevant topics. The handbook is organized to highlight your responsibilities as a coach in managing the risks that are associated with sports and working with young people. These responsibilities are as follows.

• Responsibility 1 - Properly Plan Activities
• Responsibility 2 - Provide Appropriate Supervision
• Responsibility 3 - Provide Proper Instruction
• Responsibility 4 - Provide Adequate and Proper Equipment
• Responsibility 5 - Evaluate for Injury and Incapacity
• Responsibility 6 - Provide a Safe Physical Environment
• Responsibility 7 - Match Athletes Accordingly
• Responsibility 8 - Warn of Inherent Dangers
• Responsibility 9 - Initiate Medical Response

Please review, understand, and carry out these responsibilities; it is in everyone’s best interests, including your own. Have a great season!