Youth Sports Safety Alliance

07/10/2020

Positive information coming out from the newly released CDC report showing the rate of emergency department (ED) visits for contact sports-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among children decreased by 32% between 2012 to 2018! The change is credited towards decreased participation in tackle football, implementation of contact limitations, and use of tackling techniques to reduce concussions. Check it out!

During 2010–2016, there were an average of 283,000 U.S. emergency department (ED) visits each year among children for sports and recreation–related traumatic brain injuries (SRR-TBIs)...

07/10/2020

Calling all !

It's important for you to understand the risks and benefits to returning to sports during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Check out this video and listen to athletic trainers discuss these topics! 🥍🏐🎾🥎🏀🏈⚾️

As sports start to make a comeback in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents, guardians, coaches and community leaders may ask,"when is it safe to ...

07/10/2020

Join AT Your Own Risk on Tuesdays at 10 a.m CDT for COVID 19 and Return To Sport series where athletic trainers will discuss the health and safety recommendations needed at your child’s school for safe sport participation. 🏐🎾🥍🥎🏀🏈⚾️

04/24/2020

Even with sports on hold, it's still important to use Global DRO to check any new medications you may be taking.
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04/23/2020

Concussion Legacy Foundation co-founder and medical director Dr. Robert Cantu explains why rest is the best immediate response to a concussion. Learn more ab...

04/21/2020

Sometimes you’re forced to shift your dreams. That’s not failure, that’s the courage to adapt and press on. 🙌🏻

04/20/2020

Below are some COVID-19 guidelines that have been developed by HCM specialists at the following hospitals: Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Careggi University in Florence, Italy, Stan…

04/20/2020

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Dana White Nutrition
Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University Athletics
Food Network

04/17/2020

This is our chance to shift the paradigm and deliver high quality,local youth sports experiences post COVID-19. Will we be ready to deliver them?

04/17/2020

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomlayberger/2020/04/15/behavioral-health-professionals--playing-vital-role-for-student-athletes-during-uncertain-time/

Behavioral health professionals in college athletics departments are busy assisting student-athletes, many of whom experienced an unforeseen and abrupt end to their seasons.

04/17/2020