Safety Archives - Prep Athletic Director https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/safety/ Best practices, administrative philosophy and product info for the high school athletic director. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:42:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://prepathleticdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-PrepAthleticDirector-Favicon-080223-32x32.png Safety Archives - Prep Athletic Director https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/safety/ 32 32 What To Do When Athletes Won’t Sleep https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/what-to-do-when-athletes-wont-sleep/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/what-to-do-when-athletes-wont-sleep/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:42:54 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=5172 Sleep is the most powerful recovery tool an athlete has—but it’s also the one most often neglected. For high school ADs, teaching athletes how to rest may be just as important as teaching them how to play.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/what-to-do-when-athletes-wont-sleep/feed/ 0 Flexibility And Mobility For Early-Season Injury Reduction https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/flexibility-and-mobility-for-early-season-injury-reduction/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/flexibility-and-mobility-for-early-season-injury-reduction/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:10:10 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4818 As fall sports swing into gear, injuries present an immediate danger. Integrating flexibility and mobility routines into daily training keeps athletes healthy, fresh, and performing at their best all season long.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/flexibility-and-mobility-for-early-season-injury-reduction/feed/ 0 Strong Necks, Safer Athletes: Neck Training For High School Sports https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/strong-necks-safer-athletes-neck-training-for-high-school-sports/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/strong-necks-safer-athletes-neck-training-for-high-school-sports/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:32:17 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4736 Concussions remain a serious concern in high school sports. One of the most overlooked methods for reducing concussion risk is strengthening the neck.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/strong-necks-safer-athletes-neck-training-for-high-school-sports/feed/ 0 Hydration and Recovery in the Heat https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/hydration-and-recovery-in-the-heat/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/hydration-and-recovery-in-the-heat/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:58:43 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4730 A strength coach, sports dietitian, and firefighting-endurance athlete discuss the benefits of hydration as the temperature rises.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/hydration-and-recovery-in-the-heat/feed/ 0 Heat, Hydration, and Readiness for Summer Training https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/heat-hydration-and-readiness-for-summer-training/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/heat-hydration-and-readiness-for-summer-training/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:37:21 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4557 As temperatures rise, so do the risks of high school summer training. Prepare athletes for the heat by covering key strategies for acclimatization, hydration protocols, and recognizing early signs of heat illness.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/heat-hydration-and-readiness-for-summer-training/feed/ 0 Adam Banwarth Transforms Athletics Beyond His Role https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/adam-banwarth-transforms-school-athletics-beyond-his-role/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/adam-banwarth-transforms-school-athletics-beyond-his-role/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:19:08 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=3125 Assistant Athletic Director Adam Banwarth combines athletic expertise and administrative leadership to elevate his school's athletic program.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/adam-banwarth-transforms-school-athletics-beyond-his-role/feed/ 0 Football Equipment Storage For Longevity And Safety https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/football-equipment-storage-for-longevity-and-safety/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/football-equipment-storage-for-longevity-and-safety/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:43:58 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=2274 Proper storage of football equipment is essential for extending its life, saving money, and keeping your athletic department organized.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/football-equipment-storage-for-longevity-and-safety/feed/ 0 Emergency Planning For School Sports: Preparing For The Unexpected https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/emergency-planning-for-school-sports-preparing-for-the-unexpected/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/emergency-planning-for-school-sports-preparing-for-the-unexpected/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:42:47 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=2125 From injuries to severe weather, the unexpected can happen at any time, consider these solutions to ensure you are fully prepared for anything thrown your way.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/emergency-planning-for-school-sports-preparing-for-the-unexpected/feed/ 0 Ensuring Safety At High School Sporting Events https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/ensuring-safety-at-high-school-sporting-events/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/ensuring-safety-at-high-school-sporting-events/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:17:59 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=1463 Explore essential safety strategies for high school sports events, focusing on proactive planning and community involvement.

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