Medical Information Your Child’s Sports Coaches Should Have
February 25, 2025
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Key Takeaways
Coaches need awareness of allergies, medical conditions, and emergency contact information.
Parents should communicate any medications or activity restrictions.
Clear documentation supports quicker response in case of injury or medical concern.
Sharing relevant medical information helps prioritize child safety during activities.
Participating in sports provides children with physical activity, teamwork skills, and confidence.
However, ensuring your child’s safety is paramount. Using Trustworthy’s Family Operating System® to store and share essential medical information ensures coaches can respond quickly and appropriately in case of emergencies.
Be Prepared for School, Travel, Sports, and Caregiving
Store the records, contacts, and documents you’re asked for most in a secure place you can access in seconds.
Medical Information Coaches Need to Know
Allergies: Clearly list food, insect, and medication allergies. Ensure that coaches know how to administer emergency treatments, such as use of an EpiPen, an epinephrine autoinjector.
Medical conditions: Include information on asthma, diabetes, seizures, or any other conditions that could affect performance or require immediate attention.
Injury history: Note any previous injuries that may affect participation, including concussions, sprains, or fractures, and outline any necessary precautions.
Never Scramble for Your Child’s Information Again
Organize the details you’re asked for most so they’re never buried in email, drawers, or memory.
Provide coaches with emergency contact numbers, including primary and backup contacts, and outline clear action plans for specific medical situations.
Best Practices for Effective Communication
Trustworthy’s Family Operating System® eliminates the need to carry physical documents and ensures coaches have real-time access to critical health details and emergency contact information, even during out-of-town games or tournaments.
In addition, discuss your child’s needs with coaches at the start of the season, and update information if your child’s medical needs or emergency contacts change.
The Ultimate Guide for Organizing Your Child’s Info
Quickly find your child’s important information, including medical, legal, and insurance documents.
Storing all of this information in the Family Operating System® will save you a lot of time whenever it’s needed. If your child’s school or sports league has specific forms to fill out, you can store those with Trustworthy, too – and send them to the administrators or coaches directly from your Trustworthy vault.
What’s more, storing such forms with Trustworthy will simplify future updates to your child’s information. (Get started with Trustworthy for free.)
In sports, preparation is the key to success – and that includes being ready for the unexpected.
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