
According to many safety organizations, including the National Lightning Safety Institute, the 30/30 rule should be applied when dealing with lightning. It simply says that if the time between the visual sighting of a lightning strike and the sound of thunder is less than 30 seconds, cover needs to be found immediately. The second “30” refers to the amount of time (in minutes) that you must wait until after the last thunder is heard before you return outside.
Statistics for lightning injuries and deaths are shocking. According to US Youth Soccer, over 400 children are struck by lightning each year, with nearly 80 deaths occurring and many more with permanent disabilities. The National Lightning Safety Institute reports that lightning deaths rate #2 in weather related deaths each year behind floods, ahead of tornados and hurricanes. Many many more sustain serious permanent neurological injuries.
Coaches, parents, players and all associated youth sports need to become informed about the dangers of lightning, what to do when it occurs, how to protect themselves, and what to do in an emergency when someone is struck by lightning.
TVSC and The Shop (Tucson's locally owned and operated soccer store) have formed a partnership that allows ALL TVSC players to receive a 10% discount on all soccer needs including Apparel, Balls, Shinguards, Replica Jerseys and Cleats!
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The Shop is the only soccer store in town that will spend quality time to fit your foot in the right cleats in any price range.
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They have an the indoor field where you can run around in your cleats just to make sure you know how they will feel before you play your next game.
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Say goodbye to blisters and go say hello to The
Shop!
- While visiting The Shop make sure to check out all the newest TVSC adidas gear!
For more info visit http://www.theshoptucson.com/.

Please take the time to complete this excellent free training course! This is a must see (and do) for every Coach!
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The Heads Up initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.




