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…

If you think it can’t happen to your kid, think again.

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

It takes self-knowledge to recognize we need help. It takes courage to speak up. But every time someone does, it makes it easier for the next person.

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.

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.