Youth Sports Safety

The YSSA is comprised of over 320 organizations working to raise awareness, advance legislation, and improve medical care for young athletes across the country.

[Youth Sports Safety @YSSAlliance]

What questions do you have about your child returning to sport during COVID-19? Join @aSaferApproach on Tuesdays at 10 a.m CDT. Athletic trainers will discuss health + safety recommendations needed at your school. #COVID19 #returntoplay

[Youth Sports Safety @YSSAlliance]

#NewsAlert a newly released CDC report shows the rate of ER visits for contact sports-related traumatic brain injuries among children decreased by 32% between 2012 to 2018! Read more about it below! #concussion #football https://t.co/LuCQaFre1o

[At Your Own Risk @aSaferApproach]

While rare, spine injuries can be catastrophic or even fatal. There are important measures that schools and organizations should take to mitigate risk and provide appropriate care for an athlete with a suspected spine injury.#asaferapproah #sportssafety

[At Your Own Risk @aSaferApproach]

As sports start to make a comeback in the midst of COVID-19, many parents, guardians, coaches & leaders may ask, "when is it safe for kids to return to sports?" We talked with Lynne Young, MEd, LAT, ATC, via Zoom to discuss the risks and benefits. https://t.co/US01bazDHg

[At Your Own Risk @aSaferApproach]

What questions do you have about your child returning to sport during COVID-19? Join us on Tuesdays at 10 a.m CDT. Athletic trainers will discuss health + safety recommendations needed at your school. We hope we can help you make an informed decision for your family. #COVID19

[Concussion & CTE Foundation @ConcussionCTEfn]

“Individual cells could drop out – that normally, when given proper rest, would come back and recover.”

Rest after concussion is crucial to your recovery. CLF medical director Dr. Robert Cantu explains why in this video:
https://t.co/2QyEADIavX

[Sidelined USA @sidelined_usa]

Sometimes you’re forced to shift your dreams. That’s not failure, that’s the courage to adapt and press on. #stillanOVERCOMER 🙌🏻

[In A Heartbeat @In_A_Heartbeat_]

Great article from @HCMBeat for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy patients and COVID-19! This is a great resource for all HCM patients!
https://t.co/eLO6eMSZdg

[NATA @NATA1950]

Congratulations to Notre Dame High School and Athletic Trainer Leslie Mack for receiving the NATA Safe Sports School Award. @GLATA_updates @OhioATA

[Youth Sports Safety @YSSAlliance]

Reimagining Youth Sports in a Post-COVID-19 World - Changing the Game Project https://t.co/KWgx1DvIEL via @CTGProjectHQ

[At Your Own Risk @aSaferApproach]

Has your performance schedule been disrupted in the midst of COVID-19? Are you curious about proper meal and snack timing and the best ways to recover? Join us on April 24 at 12 PM CT for a Facebook Live with Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC.
RSVP:https://t.co/tpulYwOHUl

[Youth Sports Safety @YSSAlliance]

Behavioral Health Professionals Playing Vital Role For Student-Athletes During Uncertain Time via @forbes https://t.co/7TdMgdG0kk

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

We’re so proud to have the support of @GPPartner who is helping fuel our education programs and awareness outreach, including our ALL ME Podcast! #ALLMEPEDFREE

[Adam Finkelstein @AdamFinkelstein]

Great free clinic for a great cause coming up Thursday from @In_A_Heartbeat_ w/ @BakerDunleavy, @CoachJayYoung, @CoachHerenda, Connor Johnson & @BUCoachJones.

🗓 April 16 from 9am-2pm

https://t.co/InE0SIzg0L

[Youth Sports Safety @YSSAlliance]

"Parents should talk to their children and help them navigate any emotions they have during the pandemic, even if they seem cheerful."

There is hope, there is help.

https://t.co/RuK0I5j1s6

[Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation @SCAFoundation]

Sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack are not the same! Share this to help us spread the word.

[SADS Foundation @SADSFoundation]

In case you missed it: SADS Conditions and COVID-19 with Dr. Michael J. Ackerman and Dr. Raymon... https://t.co/sNnQ9Oe36I via @YouTube

[NATA @NATA1950]

Join @torylindley and @SHAQ tomorrow (4/7) for a live IG to kick off Icy Hot #RiseUp, a live chat about how student athletes can stay active and reduce their risk of injury while indoors. Join them at 4pm ET on https://t.co/4tL2mmOA6O #InjuryPrevention #ASaferApproach

[Concussion & CTE Foundation @ConcussionCTEfn]

NEW: Our webinar "Managing Post-Concussion Syndrome in the Time of Coronavirus" is now available on YouTube!

Watch the full hour ft. our co-founders Dr. Robert Cantu & @ChrisNowinski1, tips from two people living w/PCS and a free meditation session here:
https://t.co/TkstFyIPT6

[Concussion & CTE Foundation @ConcussionCTEfn]

Did you know learning how to de-stress can improve cognitive functioning?

In this @TED_ED video, learn how stress affects our brain and how exercise and meditation can boost brain function:
https://t.co/2yl0t5pV3X