Sports Team Health and Safety

Coaches, parents, and athletes can find articles about sleep, nutrition, drug-use prevention and overall fitness to stay healthy throughout the season.

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  Rich Pruszynski Talks About Dealing With Grief During The Pandemic

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  In this clip, Rich Pruszynski, talks about grieving from the loss of a player during the pandemic.

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  Sienna Durr on She Dealt With Her Season Getting Cancelled Due To Covid

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  In this clip, Sienna Durr, talks about how she dealt with her season getting canceled due to the pandemic.

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  9 Safety Tips To Ensure Emotional and Physical Safety of Players

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  Players should feel comfortable, cared for, and protected. These tips will help you keep them safe.

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  Kelly Kratz on How Parents Should Prepare Their Kids to Return Sports

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  In this clip, Kelly Kratz talks about how parents should prepare their kids to return to sports post pandemic.

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  Jason Richardson on Youth Players Easing Back Into Sports Post Pandemic

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  In this clip, Jason Richardson talks about how youth athletes need to ease back into sports post pandemic.

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  Dr. Chris Lehman on Safely Bringing Back Youth Sports Post Pandemic

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  In this clip, Dr. Chris Lehman talks about how to safely bring back youth sports post pandemic.

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  Coach Self Care

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  Helpful tips on how to avoid burnout and continue to be an outstanding coach to athletes.

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  How Important is Sleep for Young Athletes?

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  Watch this 1-minute video on sleep in young athletes from Dr. Brooke Pengel, MD. In this video, Dr. Pengel...

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  Physical Activity Resources to Accommodate Any Learning Environment

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  BOKS envisions a world in which movement is a foundational part of every child’s day.

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  Hockey Legends: Coaches, Fight Concussions with Team Up Speak Up

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  The goal of the Concussion Legacy Foundation’s Team Up Speak UpTM campaign is for as many athletes as...