MRSA, while a concern in athletics for a number of years, has become an increasing concern across a number of sports. Three of these sports are volleyball, football and field hockey. The following link is provided through the Center for Disease Control and offers information, advice and prevention techniques which may be of significant benefit to players, parents and coaches.
http://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/team-hc-providers/advice-for-athletes.html