The unpredictability of Type 1 could affect your NorCal Rush Soccer player’s performance on and off the field. Without calling your athlete out of a group, have a conversation about how they are going to control their levels and keep track of how they are feeling beforehand. Allow them to take water breaks and quick opportunities to test levels when needed. Have a solid understanding of the symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia so that are you aware if you need to intervene.

As a coach, you want to push each member of your team to his or her highest potential. Don’t see Type 1 as a roadblock; see Type 1 as a challenge that your athlete takes on every day at practice!

Recovery is an important component to the design and application of periodization in soccer. An extensive schedule of practice and games, in addition to other stressors outside of the sport can compound the level of fatigue experienced by an athlete. NorCal Rush Soccer promotes achieving balance between training and competition with both recovery and rest to help ensure athletes are physically and mentally prepared to perform.

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A concussion can be difficult to recognize on the field. Most occur without a loss of consciousness or an obvious sign that something is wrong with a player’s brain function. They can occur at any time throughout games or practice, as a blow to the head or body from contact with the ground, the ball or another player. Working with leading physicians for more than a decade, Below is a resource that will help coaches, players, parents and staff at NorCal Rush identify the signs and symptoms of concussion and immediately take action with the appropriate treatment. 



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Sudden cardiac arrest is not a heart attack, but is often due to a cardiovascular disorder causing the heart to suddenly and unexpectedly stop beating. The leading cause of death for youth and teen athletes during exercise, sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning during any physical activity. Knowing how to react when a player suddenly drops on the field is crucial to saving a life. NorCal Rush provides these resources to help players, parents, coaches and referees better understand cardiac events.



Document 1: CPR & AED Training

Document 2: Athlete & Collapse Guidelines 

Although sleep is most times overlooked when planning out a training regimen, it should be considered as equally important as nutrition and physical conditioning. Rush Soccer players need to get enough sleep. Slowed reaction times lead not only to missed pass or goal opportunities but can result in injuries as well.

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Heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. This guide for coaches, referees and players when training or playing in warmer climates, outlining recommendations for hydration breaks and participant safety during extreme temperature conditions.



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