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Pole Vault Coaches Check List
By Eddie Seese, Personal Record Sports
Eddie Seese is a pole vault aficionado. In fact, he's made it his business and he operates Personal Record Sports in Vallejo, CA, a firm that caters especially to vaulters and their equipment and implement needs. This check list has been developed and refined over the years and this version is dated 10/8/05.
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AS A COACH I WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE STANDARD OF CARE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: |
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NEED TO IMPROVE |
| 1. Properly instruct correct technique. | |||
| 2. Use proper instructional methods. | |||
| 3. Use proper progression of skills. | |||
| 4. Warn athletes and parents of the inherent risks in the sport of pole vaulting. | |||
| 5. Provide proper supervision. | |||
| 6. Warn of the risks of using improper technique. | |||
| 7. Provide a safe environment: a) facilities, b) equipment, c) properly constructed facilities. | |||
| 8. Maintain equipment properly. | |||
| 9. Provide equipment free of defects. | |||
| 10. Provide proper size equipment. | |||
| 11. Provide protective equipment for safety, e.g., helmets. | |||
| 12. Provide health care: a) pre-injury-physical exams and conditioning; b) emergency care for injured athlete; c) post-injury care; d) diet. | |||
| 13. Enforce rules and regulations: a) state rules, b) rules of the game, c) district rules, d) school rules, e) specific sport rules. | |||
| 14. Classify and group participants for competition based on skill level, age, maturity, gender, size, and experience. | |||
| 15. Transport students safely to competition and practice sites. | |||
| 16. Provide written documentation of my training program. |
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