The rise of club sports prompted me to question the direction youth sports were headed, but when my daughter tore her ACL, I felt an obligation to share what our family learned the hard way about this serious injury. Over the last 20 years injury prevention programs have been developed. But the number of injuries hasn’t come down, and it won’t come down until coaches implement these programs.

Several players have been absent from the Women’s World Cup because they are rehabilitating ACL tears. Across the world, people are asking why and what can we do? But the most important question is: When will we get serious about preventing this terrible injury?

Research has shown that injury prevention programs can reduce the rate of noncontact ACL injuries by 62%, but while coaches want or know they should incorporate injury prevention in their practices, only 20% do. Meanwhile, the number of injuries keeps growing…

Do you know the top 10 sports injuries kids suffer? Learn what they are and download tips for your child’s favorite sport. Parents can help keep their kids playing safe.

Having an athletic trainer on the sidelines is as important as having a lifeguard at the swimming pool

Starting kids too early in sports can lead to many unintended — and undesirable — consequences

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Burnout, anxiety, and depression can happen to anyone, including collegiate athletes

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The number of youth sports injuries continues to soar. But what can be done? More than you might think.

50 Years in the Bleachers is now available for purchase from your favorite bookseller—in paperback and eBook!

Not all Title IX pioneers are famous. But you don’t have to be famous to make an impact. In honor of National Athletic Training Month, I’m highlighting my high school teammate, Deb Hardel Iborg, who helped blaze the trail for athletic trainers.

Mental health is as important as physical health for athletes. For all of us.

We can’t always keep our kids safe, but we can teach them how to cope with a bad situation.

It’s great to play outdoors in the summertime, but too much sun and heat can lead to more than a sunburn.

Over half the surgeries that used to be reserved for major league pitchers are now performed on teenage boys.

We all know the saying “practice makes perfect.” But too much practice can lead to injury.

Those are words a parent never wants to hear. But fewer will hear it when more parents and coaches of girls learn about ACL tears—and implement programs designed to prevent them.

What does March Madness mean to you? This year as you root for your favorite teams or enjoy the thrill of an upset, take some time to acknowledge the unsung heroes who help make it possible for us to enjoy The Big Dance.

About 8 million kids a year suffer a sports injury that requires medical attention. What can parents and coaches do? Start learning more about the risks and prevention of injuries.