Field & Goal Safety Check field for holes, ruts, foreign objects, sprinkler heads, etc. Check goals to make sure they are properly anchored Inspect goal posts for sharp edges Only authorized personnel should move goals – never players Be Ready Plan ahead Make practice age, size, ability appropriate	Risk Management Issues Never be alone with a child Have an assistant, team parent, etc. who will be at the field with you at all times Women coaching boys, men coaching girls – make sure you have a same sex helper Have a plan for an emergency.  Know who to call, who will watch other players, etc. Keep clear boundaries between adults and players Have signed emergency release forms with you at all times
Field & Goal Safety Check field for holes, ruts, foreign objects, sprinkler heads, etc. Check goals to make sure they are properly anchored Inspect goal posts for sharp edges Only authorized personnel should move goals – never players Be Ready Plan ahead Make practice age, size, ability appropriate	Risk Management Issues Never be alone with a child Have an assistant, team parent, etc. who will be at the field with you at all times Women coaching boys, men coaching girls – make sure you have a same sex helper Have a plan for an emergency. Know who to call, who will watch other players, etc. Keep clear boundaries between adults and players Have signed emergency release forms with you at all times
Field & Goal Safety Check field for holes, ruts, foreign objects, sprinkler heads, etc. Check goals to make sure they are properly anchored Inspect goal posts for sharp edges Only authorized personnel should move goals – never players Be Ready Plan ahead Make practice age, size, ability appropriate	Risk Management Issues Never be alone with a child Have an assistant, team parent, etc. who will be at the field with you at all times Women coaching boys, men coaching girls – make sure you have a same sex helper Have a plan for an emergency. Know who to call, who will watch other players, etc. Keep clear boundaries between adults and players Have signed emergency release forms with you at all times
Field & Goal Safety Check field for holes, ruts, foreign objects, sprinkler heads, etc. Check goals to make sure they are properly anchored Inspect goal posts for sharp edges Only authorized personnel should move goals – never players Be Ready Plan ahead Make practice age, size and ability appropriate	Risk Management Issues Never be alone with a child Have an assistant, team parent, etc. who will be at the field with you at all times Women coaching boys, men coaching girls – make sure you have a same sex helper Have a plan for an emergency. Know who to call, who will watch other players, etc. Keep clear boundaries between adults and players Have signed emergency release forms with you at all times