Sport Safety Policies Archive | Korey Stringer Institute

Below is a table with the summary of the changes made in the most recent update.

Last Update: August 4, 2021

State	Old Rank	New Rank	Old Score	New Score	Change Score	Areas Changed
Colorado	49	48	36.00	40.8	+4.8	Emergency Preparedness – On-site emergency equipment that may be needed in an emergency situation should be listed – Coaching education required as part of coaching certification on topics relating to preventing sudden death in sport
Florida	4	1	76.20	87.67	+11.47	Traumatic Head Injuries – Comprehensive training and education for coaches (ie Heads Up Football or equivalent)- Football Coaches Sudden Cardiac Arrest – AED should be stored in a safe place Emergency Preparedness – Plan should specify documentation actions that need to be taken post emergency – Requires appropriate supervision (i.e., coach certified in CPR/First Aid with education on the prevention of sudden death in sport or an Athletic Trainer onsite)
Hawaii	6	5	71.33	75.33	+4	Emergency Preparedness – Coaching education required as part of coaching certification on topics relating to preventing sudden death in sport
Iowa	45	42	39	43	+4	Emergency Preparedness – Coaching education required as part of coaching certification on topics relating to preventing sudden death in sport
Kansas	29	23	50.35	54.35	+4	Emergency Preparedness – Coaching education required as part of coaching certification on topics relating to preventing sudden death in sport
Louisiana	11	7	65	71	+6	Heat – Cold Water Immersion tubs for onsite cooling for all warm weather practices – If exertional heat stroke is suspected, onsite cooling using cold water immersion before transport to the hospital
Montana	50	50	33.25	37.25	+4	Emergency Preparedness – Coaching education required as part of coaching certification on topics relating to preventing sudden death in sport
North Dakota	47	46	38.00	42.00	+4	Emergency Preparedness – Coaching education required as part of coaching certification on topics relating to preventing sudden death in sport
Pennsylvania	31	38	49	45	-4	Emergency Preparedness – CPR/AED and First Aid training required for all coaches (points deducted during this audit)
Virginia	24	20	53.4	57.4	+4	Emergency Preparedness – Coaching education required as part of coaching certification on topics relating to preventing sudden death in sport
Wyoming	48	47	37	41	+4	Emergency Preparedness – Coaching education required as part of coaching certification on topics relating to preventing sudden death in sport