Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. and The National Center for Sports Safety are partnering to promote sports safety education to youth and high school coaches nationwide.
The two organizations will focus on reducing more than 3.7 million sports-related injuries each year by providing coaches access to the most common injury prevention topics through the NCSS PREPARE sports safety online course.
The PREPARE course, developed in 2002 by medical experts and professionals, is updated every two years and designed to educate coaches in all levels of youth sports about the signs and symptoms of potentially dangerous situations and how to respond until a medical professional arrives on scene.
As an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, Ive seen an alarming increase in the number of athletic injuries sustained on the playing field or court, said Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Lemak, Founder of the National Center for Sports Safety. Working with Hibbett Sports will allow us to reach a larger audience and create a safe and fun playing environment for youth athletes by reducing risks and preventing injuries.
Hibbett Sports has always provided the highest quality name brand apparel and accessories at competitive prices. This establishment distinguishes itself from the competition through excellent customer service and well-trained associates with exceptional product knowledge to better serve its customers. The National Center for Sports Safety recognizes the importance of appropriately fitting gear for the protection and safety of youth athletes and serves as an advocate for Hibbett Sports merchandise.
In business since 1945, Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. operates over 850 sporting goods stores in small to mid-sized markets, predominantly in the Sunbelt, Mid-Atlantic and the Lower Midwest. The companys primary store format is a 5,000 square-foot store located in dominant strip centers and enclosed malls.
