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Athlete Health

Help keep your athlete safe and healthy so they can experience success on and off the field.

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5 Reasons Why Your Athlete Needs a Hydration Plan
June 2, 2023
Don’t think your athlete needs a hydration plan? Learn about the importance of developing a hydration plan with your athlete to protect them from the potential dangers of dehydration and over-hydration.  There’s no way to know exactly how much water each of us needs to consume daily. With varying levels of activity, finding the right balance of fluid […]
Four Ways to Reduce Heading Related Injuries in Youth Soccer
June 2, 2023
Done incorrectly they are probably correct in their concerns, but learned properly heading is a great skill to acquire either as an attacker or defender. Nearly 20% of all goals in the Barklays Premier League are scored from headers and often they provide the most dramatic goals. Yet here we are trying to relegate heading as a […]
Don’t Learn Safety by Accident
June 2, 2023
There will always be a risk for injury in any lacrosse game, but you owe it to your league, your team and your child to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Many years ago I had my worst experience on the lacrosse field. I was officiating the final youth game in the Atlanta […]
Kids Nutrition
Fueling Up: Nutritious Snacks for Young Athletes
June 2, 2023
Consumption of adequate fuel from meals and snacks is essential for growth and development
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Supporting Growth and Balanced Nutrition in Younger Athletes
June 2, 2023
Even greater health benefits can be realized when a balanced nutrition routine is followed in addition to taking a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. Although we agree with a food-first philosophy when it comes to fueling young athletes, we also realize it is can be challenging for young athletes to put in place a perfect fueling plan. Time […]
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Rule Change to Enhance Heart Protection for Athletes
June 2, 2023
The US Lacrosse Board of Directors has approved equipment-related rule changes designed to enhance heart protection for youth players, specifically to reduce the risk of the rare yet potentially catastrophic injury of commotio cordis. The rule changes will be included in the 2019 US Lacrosse Boys’ and Girls’ Field Lacrosse Rulebooks, with a delayed implementation […]
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Sport Performance Anxiety in Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
Sometimes the most harmful stressors aren’t in athletes' bodies but in their heads
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Quick Tips to Prevent Bullying
June 2, 2023
Just because the player does not appear bothered by the treatment does not mean the behavior is acceptable. A vast majority of SafeSport reports to USA Hockey involve bullying either by a coach or by a teammate. The key for parents, locker room monitors and coaches is distinguishing between behavior that is just plain mean […]
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Nutrition 101 for Athletes
June 2, 2023
In addition to needing adequate calories, athletes can also be at risk of having deficiencies of several specific nutrients. This article provides an excellent overview of nutrition 101 for athletes – from proteins, fats, and carbs to specific vitamins and minerals. While a healthy diet is the first line of defense against energy and nutrient […]
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Gelatin Shots: A New Approach to Sports Nutrition?
June 2, 2023
When examining various food sources, gelatin was found to have a similar amino acid profile to collagen – primarily because of its proline content. A favorite childhood dessert part of a sports nutrition routine? Yes! What? A favorite childhood dessert part of a sports nutrition routine? Yes. A new University of California at Davis study […]
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