Professional athletes and adult weekend warriors aren't the only ones sustaining sports injuries these days.
A growing number of kids are acquiring "Little League shoulder" and other sports-related ailments that, if ignored, can set them up for medical problems later in life, sports medicine experts say.
As the weather warms up, the holiday that marks the traditional kickoff to summer is also an opportunity to teach active young people how to prevent injuries while playing the physically demanding games they love.
US Youth Soccer adds another opportunity for coaches, referees, administrators and parents with the addition of the Coaches Connection. The Coaches Connection provides members with a link to the US Youth Soccer Coaching Education Network.
At a time when sports supplements and drugs are increasing with youth athletes, the following recap of a recent survey report is provided to help further the cause to educate those who interact with youth and the
mission of US Youth Soccer.
Based on projections from a nationally representative survey released by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), approximately 1.1 million young people between ages 12 and 17 have taken potentially dangerous performance-enhancing supplements and drugs.
