NWCA Athlete Health & Safety

Preventing Skin Infections

An important video resource for wrestling coaches, athletes, athletic trainers, and families.

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30 minutes • Presented by the NWCA

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Protect the skin. Protect the season.

Explore practical skin-hygiene guidance, the Duke Wrestling season experience, and supporting research for close-contact athletes.

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Make prevention part of the program

Educate early

Share clear expectations with athletes and families before the season and reinforce them throughout the year.

Build daily habits

Support consistent hygiene, equipment laundering, facility cleaning, and routine skin checks.

Report concerns promptly

Encourage athletes to speak up early and follow evaluation, treatment, and return-to-play guidance.

This educational resource does not replace evaluation or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional or your organization’s health and safety policies.

National Wrestling Coaches Association • Supporting safer, stronger wrestling programs