OVERLAND PARK & OLATHE, Kan. - Heartland Soccer Association, the largest tournament and league host of youth soccer in the United States, announced the continuation of its partnership with Prairiefire as the title sponsor of the Heartland Midwest Classic. The...
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Check the Score on Kids and Sports Related Injuries
You’re in the stands cheering. There’s a whistle – and it’s your son or daughter on the ground or court surrounded by concerned-looking coaches and teammates. You start breathing again when you see your child stand up, wave to you and seemingly take the blow in...
Protecting Kids from Heat Illness
Our bodies create a tremendous amount of heat. Normally, they're cooled through sweating and by heat radiating through the skin. But in very hot weather, high humidity and other conditions, this natural cooling system may begin to fail, letting heat in the body build...
Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
Did you know young athletes are prone to overuse injuries because of their growing bodies? As more young athletes focus on intense, repetitive and specialized training, their bone growth outpaces their muscle growth. Our Sports Medicine Expert Dan Gurley, MD, College...
Health Tip: Mental Toughness is Brain Power for Sports
It is easy to play mind games when you play sports. No matter how much you practice, you always have to contend with your greatest enemy: the mind that asks "what if?" What if rather than chipping onto the green, you duff and send the ball into the water in front of...