(Practice Planner Live — Dec. 2020) Preventing head injuries in youth sports

Hello,

If you’ve paid attention to the news over the past few years, you’ve noticed an uptick in awareness around head injuries in athletes of all ages. When it comes to youth sports, this issue is particularly critical. That’s because concussions early on in life can lead to a whole host of physical and mental issues players will have to contend with for many years.

In particular, football has been singled out as one of the most injury-prone sports and, with youth football still the top sport for kids in America, this is particularly concerning. This month, we’re talking about the ways coaches can take an active role in preventing such injuries. Click the link below to learn how your approach (and a little help from Practice Planner Live) can keep your players safe and healthy all season long.

Thank you for reading.