By Jorge Ochoa
At Soccer Camps Pro we make sure that the children are well looked after and cared for. Although in many aspects they or their parents are the ones who must pay attention to material or health issues, it is always good to have a specific figure for this. Below, we are going to detail the Athletic Trainer´s role at Soccer Camps.
This is a common doubt among parents before sending their children to the camps: How are they looked after? Who will be looking after them beyond the training sessions? For this reason, we have prepared a post with this and other questions from parents that can help you to solve your doubts.
The Athletic Trainer cares about the wellbeing of everyone
As usual, coaches have a lot to organise when they are busy with training. Parents, although they can watch the training sessions, are not always there. And the administrative and organisational staff are often not there either.
This is why the figure of the Athletic Trainer is necessary. This is a person who is specifically responsible for the well-being of everyone on the pitch. And how does this translate? In several tasks.
First of all, the issue of injuries. If a player is injured or has a particular medical condition, the Athletic Trainer takes care of him or her. He or she then communicates the player’s condition to the coaches and other relevant staff. Therefore, the Athletic Trainer acts as the first medical professional on-site in case of injuries, ensuring prompt and effective response.
Likewise, he also organises breaks for hydration, food, sunscreen or even toilet breaks.
Other duties of the Athletic Trainer
The Athletic Trainer is a voice of authority at soccer camps in the US and Canada. He is not only concerned with the health and safety of the players, but also with the training conditions. This means that, depending on the weather, training can be cancelled.
For example, if it is too hot, too cold, raining, stormy, etc., the weather conditions are not optimal for training. In that case, he stops the training to wait for better conditions or cancels it altogether.
Finally, he works alongside the Travelling Staff to assist in setting up and breaking down the soccer field before and after sessions. He also helps organise and store medical and sports equipment efficiently and ensure all training areas are safe and properly prepared before activities begin.
This is the Athletic Trainer´s role at Soccer Camps. If you have any further questions about this or any other figures from our soccer camps, please do not hesitate to contact us or visit our website.
