Protect Your Game

Not All Game Time Decisions Are Made On The Field

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Physical impacts of ALCOHOL use:

  • weekly alcohol use doubles the rate of injury
  • interferes with metabolism
  • slows recovery
  • interrupts sleep
  • reduces endurance

54.8% of athletes who drink alcohol during the week suffer an injury.

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Physical impacts of NICOTINE use:

  • makes an athlete weaker and more prone to injury
  • slows recovery
  • reduces endurance
  • damages the heart & lungs
  • negatively affects blood & breathing functions

Highest addiction rate of all drugs - 85% of nicotine users have a use disorder.

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Neurological impacts of MARIJUANA/THC use

  • Dulls reaction time
  • Reduces hand coordination
  • Impairs facial recognition
  • Reduces balance & tracking ability
  • Reduces memory recall & impact of training

Brain health is athlete health. THC alters MEMORY, MOVEMENT & MOTIVATION.

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Physical impacts of MEDICATION misuse:

Using a medication that belongs to someone else or differently that was prescribed is medication misuse and puts people at risk for addiction. For youth, exposure to drugs interferes with the brain's development.

In choosing not to use, athletes get:

  • optimal physical and mental health
  • maximum athletic performance
  • part of a team performing at its highest level possible
  • team bonding and connection

Substance use diminishes all of these.

Don't give the competition an advantage.

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Mission

To promote and support the health and well-being of youth in the North Fayette Valley community

Vision

To reduce substance use among youth and over time adults, by addressing the factors that serve to increase the perception of harm and the protective factors that serve to minimize the risk of use

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Advocate

We work with adults to set the rules to keep youth safe.

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Educate

We provide everyone with the information they need to make safe and healthy choices.

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Participate

We work to have fun and support youth and families in the NFV community.

Support NFVCC through Kwik Star & Kwik Trip Gift Cards

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In need of a quick gift? Want to help out the North Fayette Valley Community Coalition (NFVCC) at the same time?

We have $10, $25, $50 and $100 Kwik Star gift/gas cards for sale.

10% of every card sold stays with the NFVCC.

Cards can be used at any Kwik Star or Kwik Trip when paying inside or at the pump. Last year, the Coalition was able to raise over $1,200 through the sale of these cards. Your support benefits the many programs of the NFVCC including the Youth Center, NFV Mentoring, Our Youth Initiative, and Parent/Community Education.

For more information or to buy cards, contact us at by email at info@nfvcc.org or by phone at 563-426-5055.

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