This article explores several aspects of risks and liabilities associated with coaching student-athletes at various competition levels. Although court decisions and statutes may vary between states, this article primarily considers general tort liability issues in sports law and its impact on the coach`s role in high school and collegiate sports. The areas considered are: (1) Tort Liability in General; (2) Coach-to-Athlete - a special relationship under the law; (3) a Coach`s Duties: Failure to Provide Adequate Supervision, Failure to Provide Proper Instruction and Training; and (4) Liability for the Actions of Fans and Players:
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