Injuries Uncommon in Youth Football, Mayo Clinic Study Reports

ROCHESTER, MINN. -- A Mayo Clinic study of youth football showed that most injuries that occurred were mild, older players appeared to be at a higher risk and that no significant correlation exists between body weight and injury. Read more here....

Youth Football Injuries Uncommon

A Statement by Dave Ogrean, USA Football Executive Director
Every year, more than 12 million kids play football, and that number is ever-growing. Read more here....

More Reasons To Participate.

One in three U.S. children born in 2000 will contract Type II diabetes unless their lifestyles emphasize eating less and exercising more. The odds are one in two for African American and Hispanic children. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics) Read 7 more reasons here.....

New Youth Football Recommendations Emphasize Practice And Training Safety In The Heat

Expert Panel: Youth Football Coaches Key to Safety
INDIANAPOLIS – Youth football coaches should adopt practice modifications and employ a strategy to acclimatize players to perform in the heat, along with a fluid replacement strategy in anticipation of young players who begin practice already dehydrated, according to new recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the world leader in the scientific and medical aspects of sports and exercise. Read more..

Cleveland Clinic Tips to Prevent Heat Illness

A heat related illness occurs when the body is not able to regulate, or control, its temperature. If left untreated, a heat illness can lead to serious complications, even death. If detected and treated early, however, most serious problems can be avoided. Read more tips here....