Parents, as you know, sometimes participating in sports can be costly. However, if your athletic star were to endure an injury, medical bills would hurt your pocket even worse. Additionally, a devastating sports injury takes a toll on a person's physical and psychological state, with the latter possibly affecting academic performance. In this month's Positive Parenting article, Avoiding the High Price of Injury, Stephanie Tutalo sheds light on current sports injury prevention programs, such as Dr. Frank Noyes' five component program, which can keep athletes on the field.

Click here to read this month's parent education article –Avoiding the High Price of Injury. US Youth Soccer Technical Department offers a number of programs to educate new youth soccer parents and help continue the progress of the game.

The US Youth Soccer Technical Department, in cooperation with the Coaching and Recreational Committees, created the Positive Parenting DVD, a 'view from the sidelines'. The department developed a teaching tool designed for administrators, coaches, parents and anyone who cares about children to assist them in providing a positive learning atmosphere for our children. The DVD assists adults in helping young players play and keeping the fun in youth sports. Get your copy today at the US Youth Soccer Online Store!