Coaches should always be prepared at practices and games with a basic first aid kit for tending minor injuries, bumps, cuts and scrapes, and in cases of emergency. It's always a good idea for parents to be prepared with their own personal basic first aid kit as well. Click on the link below to the National Center for Sports Safety for items that you should include in your first aid kit.
The Virginia Youth Soccer Association provides a lot of good advice and guidelines when it come to health and safety that is applicable to all sports. Click the link below to find out more on general nutrition, treating minor sports injuries, heat illnesses, and more!