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National Center for Sports Safety
2316 1st Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Phone: 205-329-7535
Fax: 205-329-7526
Toll-Free: 1-866-508-NCSS (6277)
www.SportsSafety.org
Raise the Standard
Basic Weight Training & Conditioning for Children: A Must before Functional and “Structure” Power Training
Over the past ten years there has been a paradigm shift from the three-sport athlete to the one sport athlete. Training for one sport has now become a constant year round process. Because of this, problems arise because the body never really rests and therefore athletes are acquiring overuse syndromes resulting in injuries or even shortened careers, most of which, can be been prevented.
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Safety Checklist: For the Parent
As a parent, you play an important role in the safety of your youth athlete. These tips will helpful as you strive for an injury-free season
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Overuse Injuries: The New Scourge of Kids Sports
Overuse injuries were once virtually unknown in young athletes. All that changed with the emergence of organized sports and their emphasis on repetitive coaching drills, as well as the recent trend toward sports specialization in young athletes
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