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Health & Safety Resources

Take a peak at the variety of resources to athletes, parents, coaches and organization leaders.

CONCUSSION RECOGNITION

Learn how to identify a possible concussion and discover return to play protocols to help take appropriate next steps.

SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST (SCA)

Be prepared and know how to react to this life threatening situation along with steps to react quickly if it occurs.

HYDRATION & HEAT PREPARATION

Learn tips to stay hydrated and beat the heat while also learning signs and symptoms of common heat illnesses.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLANNING (EAP)

Your EAP is an integral part of a program's efforts to standardize responses, establish procedures and mitigate risk.

PROPER EQUIPMENT FITTING

Learn how to properly care for and fit football equipment to aid with athlete protection on-the-field.

ATHLETE PROTECTION

USA Football implemented a corporate policy that addresses misconduct. Athletes who have been mistreated may experience social embarrassment, emotional turmoil, psychological scars, loss of self-esteem and negative impacts on their relationships with their family, friends, and the sport.

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DIRECTOR OF PLAYER SAFETY INITIATIVE

The best youth football programs set health and safety, both on-and-off the field, as a top priority. To help your organization meet the standard, USA Football’s launching our Director of Player Safety Initiative, designed to deliver top quality resources and support all in one location.

Director of Player Safety Info

MORE TOOLS & RESOURCES

Learn more about the Football Development Model (FDM) and USA Football's Coach Certification - which every coach should take before stepping on the field.

Learn More About FDM Certification

IN THE NEWS

ESPN

11/04/23 - In July 2023, USA Football formed a multi-year partnership with Defibtech and One Beat Medical to provide youth football leagues with AEDs and sudden cardiac arrest education.

USA TODAY

03/31/21 - USA Football has introduced 8 procedures to enhance safety and health for youth players endorsed by major medical organizations: the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), and the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute (NYSHSI).

ASSOCIATED PRESS

04/17/22 - USA Football's Coach Certification Program, which has certified more than 1 million coaches, is the only certification for youth football coaches accredited by the United States Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE).