The resolution commends the CoachSafely Foundation for its role in enhancing coaching standards and educational efficacy in youth sports, following the implementation of the Coach Safely Act in Alabama. This legislation, passed in 2018, mandates that all coaches and athletic personnel for athletes aged 14 and under complete a safety training course to mitigate injury risks. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has been pivotal in enforcing compliance with this act, ensuring the safety of youth athletes across the state.
Furthermore, the resolution encourages the CoachSafely Foundation to maintain its commitment to high standards by regularly reviewing its educational content, surveying coaches for improvement, and tracking course completions. It also recognizes the ADPH for its diligent oversight and urges that any educational courses meeting the Act's requirements be approved by the National Council of Youth Sports or similar organizations. The resolution emphasizes the importance of collaboration with recognized entities to ensure that all training reflects best practices and evidence-based standards for the safety and well-being of Alabama's youth athletes.