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March 15, 2006

Wearing Sports Gear
According to the National Institutes of Health 'scientists conclude that advice from coaches goes a long way toward influencing the behavior of young athletes. Informed parents should help spread the word to coaches that protective gear must be a routine part of practice and game time for all kids in all sports'. Since most community sports organizations are run by the parents in the community and most of the coaches are parents themselves, you do have influence as to whether or not community and school sports use the proper protective gear. Pick up the phone and become an involved parent.

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