Shouldnt all coaches of youth sports be cpr and first aid certified.?

Question

I know there are paramedics at football games, but what if something happens at practices, what do you think?

Answer 1

Yes, I believe they should be certified or at the least knowledgeable in that aspect.

But realistically most youth sports coaches are parents, volunteers, or both. It's hard enough to get people to invest a little time to coach. Much less people who know how/what they are coaching. And harder still to get people that know about CPR.

So in a perfect world all youth volunteers would be trained in emergency first aid. But in the world we live in we get what is available.

Answer 2

I was a high school football and track coach and YES, at least I know it's for sure in California you need CPR and First Aid. n you pretty much just need to take each class once every 2 years, and they're good if you're like working multiple schools.  

Answer 3

I have never been in a program where it wasn't required.

I've coached all levels since the 80s: Rec and youth programs, high school, college, and now Semi-pro.

I've coached in California, Iowa, Virginia and now Europe.

CPR and First Aid is always a requirement.

It's a matter of insurance as well as necessity.

AND...I wouldn't let my kids participate in programs who's instructors were not certified.

Answer 4

yes very important all my coaches are certifed and are requred by school rules

Answer 5

i think they should be familiar with it like take a class or something for it