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Health and safety continues to be a top priority of the CSCCa and its member coaches. January and February can be a time during which athletes are at increased risk due to many athletes being away from training for an extended period of time due to the holiday break between school semesters.
In this important safety message, the Executive Director of the CSCCa, Dr. Chuck Stiggins, reminds members that the health and safety of the athlete is the primary duty and concern of a strength and conditioning coach.
Dr. Andreas Stamatis dives into a detailed look at current certification standards and the proven track record for certified CSSCa coaches.
As we begin another school year, CSCCa Executive Director, Dr. Chuck Stiggins, takes a few moments to wish each of you a safe and successful athletic season.
Tragically, we have already had an athlete death that took place following a conditioning session, and we extend our deepest sympathies to all involved. Every strength and conditioning coach is encouraged to review the recommendations included in this article and make sure that everything possible is done to ensure the health and safety of every athlete during all strength and conditioning training sessions.
In light of recent media attention on the certifications available to college strength and conditioning coaches, it is important to understand the great lengths coaches must go to receive the SCCC credential from the CSCCa.
We strongly encourage all institutions to review their athletic programs to ensure that a minimum of one full-time strength and conditioning coaching position is in place and that all full-time strength and conditioning positions are being filled with individuals who hold an accredited comprehensive strength and conditioning-specific certification. Our athletes deserve nothing less.
Apart from the obvious limitations regarding space, resources and budget, below is a brief outline discussing some of the more common problems associated with strength and conditioning facilities from a more practical point-of-view concerning safety.
As a strength and conditioning coach, you must keep the health and safety of the athlete your primary concern as you develop and implement training programs designed to maximize athletic performance safely and effectively, and you must be prepared to defend your program/training regimen and philosophy, if necessary.
