Parents of Athletes
Sport Tip Sheet
Help keep your child athlete healthy this season. Keep the following tips in mind as they begin the new sport season.
Questions to Ask
- Is my child being taught to properly run, jump, land, fall, roll, etc?
- Is there an injury prevention program being taught?
- Are coaches educated on dangers of overuse injury and burnout?
What You Can Encourage in your Child
- Encourage multi-sport/activity participation
- If participating in only one sport, ensure adequate rest and off-season