Youth Sports Safety Alliance
Organizations committed to the prevention of catastrophic injuries and death in young athletes.
Youth Sports Safety Alliance

In The News

Cervical Spine Injuries Hit Home, Affecting Two MSU Student Athletes
The State News
1/23/13

Knee Surgeries Like RGIII’s are on the Rise
USA Today
1/11/13

NATA Funds IOM Concussion Study
Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine
1/6/13

What is SCA?
Channel One News
1/2/13

Athletic Trainers Now in Schools
The Chronicle
12/8/12

All About Concussions
Channel One
11/13/12

NATA Announces Formation of National Action Plan for Sports Safety
Athletic Business
10/24/12

NATA and NATA Research & Education Foundation Provide Financial Support and Medical Experts to Institute of Medicine Committee on Sports-Related Concussions in Youth
12/10/12

Ways of Keeping Athletes Safe
CNN
10/9/12

NATA Publishes Position Statement on Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use
Athletic Business
9/30/12

Athletic Trainers Keep Students Safe
NBC News
9/24/12

Avoiding Serious Neck Injuries: ‘Head-up’ Tackling a Constant Emphasis for Dallas-area Football Players, Coaches
ABC News
9/14/12

Olympic Gymnast Injuries: Does Working Through Pain Send Wrong Message to Kids?
ABC News
9/11/12

Athletes Saving Athletes
Channel One
September 2012

Keeping Safe on the Field
Arizona Parenting Magazine
September 2012

Marietta Athletes Stay Safe in Extreme Heat
Marietta Patch
8/29/12

How Taking a “Time out” Before Athletic Events Could Save Lives
Parade Magazine
8-21-12

Concussions: Is Your Child Safe Playing Youth Athletics
Huffington Post
8/21/12

Parents of Dead High School Football Stars Suing CBS News
Early Show
7/31/12

Weather a Hot Topic as Football Season Kicks Off
Accuweather.com
7/25/12

Clinic at Penn-Trafford Shows the State isn’t Playing Head Games
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
7/25/12

Myths and Tips on Keeping Your Cool This Summer
NPR
7/13/12

Cooling Core is Key in Excessive Heat
Wellness.com (from USA Today)
7/12/12

Don’t Use Exercise as Punishment
USA Today
6/27/12

Letter to the Editor: The Risk of Concussions in Young Football Players
The New York Times
June 21,2012

Online Sports Safety Course for Youth Coaches
Health News Digest
June 14,2012

Athletes Saving Athletes Train Teammates to Protect Each Other
Athletic Business
June 2012

School Nurses and Athletic Trainers Team Up on Emergency Planning
National Association of School Nurses (NASN Journal)
June 2012

Parents Weigh Risks of Youth Football Amid Concussion Debate
USA Today
5/23/12

The Biggest Sport Health Hazards Kids Face
Yahoo! Shine
5/17/12

Athletic Trainers Realize the Potential of Diathermy
Advance for PT & Rehab Medicine
5/2/12

Athletic Trainers Are at the Forefront of Sport Safety Initiatives
Daily Record
4/28/12

Advocates for Injured Athletes Aims to Arm Student Athletes with Life-Saving Knowledge
Yahoo! Shine
4/20/12

Guidelines for Medical Emergency Planning in Athletics
Health News Digest
3/22/12

GHSA Bans Three-a-Days, Sets Limits on Football Practices to Combat Heat Risks
Atlanta Journal Constitution
3/19/12

Pa. Schools Double National Average of Athletic Trainer Coverage
Education Week
3/9/12

NATA Announces Its Support of Advocates for Injured
Athletes and its 'Athletes Saving Athletes' Program

Health News Digest
3/7/12
NATA Brings Message of Sports Safety to Hills
School Board News Today
2/24/12
New Guidelines Seek to Prevent Sudden Death in Youth Athletes
Philadelphia Inquirer
2/22/12
Lafayette Player Collapses; Stable in Memphis
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
February 2012
Parents Speak Out on Catastrophic Youth Sports Injuries
USA Today
1/2/12
CNN Re-Examines Death at Rose High
News & Observer
January 2012

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