Product Description
Drawing on decades of work in drug education and prevention, authors Kevin R. Ringhofer and Martha E. Harding explain how coaches can become effective advocates for substance abuse prevention in their schools and communities. They also provide useful advice and corrective measures for coaches who suspect an existing drug problem on their team.
Coaches Guide to Drugs and Sport explains how to
• set a positive example,
• establish and enforce an effective athlete code of conduct,
• use position and influence to involve athletes and parents in drug prevention efforts, and
• respond effectively when an athlete needs help.
Coaches Guide to Drugs and Sport also helps coaches identify school and community resources they can use to prevent problems, respond to troubled students, and promote healthy lifestyles. The book provides practical information on using student assistance programs, planning educational sessions, and determining whether to implement a drug-testing program. For coaches who need additional help, the book also contains a listing of educational resources and a reference guide to common drugs.
From the Publisher
William N. Gaine, Jr. Deputy Director Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
"This can be the cornerstone of a school’s program to educate and empower coaches to take action to prevent use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by their athletes. Ringhofer and Harding provide the bedrock information. Your school can build upon that foundation and truly make a difference."
Dorothy E. McIntyre, MS Associate Executive Director Minnesota State High School League
"An excellent tool for coaches at any level. The Coaches Guide to Drugs and Sport is well suited for new or experienced coaches who realize their opportunity to influence youth and choose to make every effort to do so in a systematic, factual way."
Gary Musselman, MS Executive Director Kansas State High School Activities Association
