To help keep young people in the game for life, AOSSM and NCYS have teamed up to present STOP (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries. Check out our helpful evidence-based tip sheets to learn about how to keep youth athletes safe while playing sports.

Keep Youth in the Game

Best Practices in Youth Sports Injury Reduction and Prevention

Youth sports participation is a critically important part of our communities. It promotes health and leadership benefits, helps prevent chronic disease and provides protective factors for reducing risky behavior. Youth sports injuries are the enemy of participation.

The good news: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50 percent of these injuries are preventable. Click here for the origins of STOP Sports Injuries.

Sport-Specific Resources
Sport-Specific Resources

A comprehensive downloadable library filled with informative sports-specific resources.

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Injury-Specific Resources
Injury-Specific Resources

A comprehensive downloadable library filled with informative injury-specific resources.

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General Resources
General Resources

A range of informative downloadable resources designed to build perspective on injury-related concerns.

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Join Our Movement
Join Our Movement

Join the movement to limit the 3.5 annual sports-related medical visits. Learn more about how you can help.

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