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### Understanding and Preventing Overuse Injuries in AYSO Youth Soccer Players ###

The AYSO Player Development Program emphasizes the importance of player health and fitness to mitigate overuse injuries, which are common in youth sports due to repetitive activities and insufficient rest. Coaches play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment, promoting effective communication, and setting realistic expectations. From understanding the signs of overuse injuries to implementing proper training techniques and rest periods, this workshop equips coaches with the knowledge to prioritize player well-being while ensuring enjoyable participation in soccer. ###

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### Understanding and Preventing Overuse Injuries in AYSO Youth Soccer Players ###

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  1. AYSO Player Development Program Overuse Injuries (Keeping Our Players Fit)

  2. Coaches: Our Role in the AYSO Experience

  3. Who are the Coaches’“Customers?”

  4. Everyone Plays! “Customer service is not a department, it’s an attitude” - Unknown

  5. AYSO Ambassadors

  6. Great Coaching = Great Customer Service • Player Development Matters! • Why We Play the Game the Way We Do • Nurturing New Coaches

  7. Great Soccer Starts with Great Communication • You’re the Source! • Setting the Tone • Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! • Use Your Tools • Shutterfly Team Site • Team Parent • Division Coordinator, Coach Administrator, Board • Region Website

  8. We’re AYSO Ambassadors!

  9. 10,000 Hours • It takes 10,000 practice hours (or 10 years of deep practice) to master a new skill* • Playing and having fun is practice • There are consequences for looking to fast solutions and neglecting player needs • Source: The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

  10. Workshop Objectives • Youth participation in sports today • What overuse injuries are • Factors contributing to overuse injuries • Signs to look for • Tips to avoid overuse injuries

  11. The Stats • Approximately 35 million children between the ages of 6 and 21 participate • There are 6-8 million school programs….

  12. Questions for Reflection • How many of your children participate in multiple activities and need to juggle their hectic schedule? • With this much organized play going on, what effect has it had on youth sports?

  13. Why are children playing so much? • Enjoyment • Friendship • Self-Esteem • Play at an elite level • Scholarships • Potential Careers If you over do it, this can lead to….

  14. Overuse Injuries • Occurs when a repetitive activity fatigues a specific structure, such as a muscle, ligament, tendon, bone, or growth plate • Occurs when a player does not get sufficient rest for these structures to recover from exercise

  15. Two Categories • Fatigue • Just simply not getting enough rest • Over training • Too many sessions a week • Sessions too hard or not mixed with easy sessions • Training 52 weeks a year with no breaks

  16. Most Common Injuries in Children* • Strains and Sprains • Stress Fractures • Osgood-Schlatter Disease • Sever’s Disease • Do not diagnose or treat injuries—a medical professional should always be consulted

  17. Strains and Sprains • Soft tissues such as muscles, ligaments, and tendons can be injured • Period of rest/stop the activity • In more severe cases, physical therapy may be required to restore strength and mobility • Generally not attributed to acute injury (e.g. severe twist of joint) • Could be more susceptible to overuse injury in the future

  18. Stress Fractures • Occur when muscles become fatigued and transfer the overload of stress to bones • Most in weight bearing bones of lower leg & foot • Require 6-8 weeks to heal • Stop the activity

  19. Osgood-Schlatter Disease • Pain at front of knee due to growth plate inflammation at upper end of tibia • Limit activity until pain subsides • Most symptoms completely disappear at end of adolescent growth spurt (girls 14, boys 16)

  20. Sever’s Disease • Inflammatory condition in the growth plate on the heal bone • Comes with onset of increased activity • Rest until the pain goes away • Will go away with transition to adulthood Growth plate

  21. Reflection • Who thinks a 6 year old should play a 90 minute game on a full 130x100 yard field? Why? • When a 6 year old gets tired, they just sit & rest • U19 players will press on with urging • Somewhere in between they make this transition • Can you recognize this as a coach? As a parent?

  22. Factors that Contribute to Overuse Injuries • Intrinsic Factors • Growth • Prior Injury • Inadequate conditioning • Psychological factors (maturity, self-esteem) • Bone mineral density related to Female Athlete Triad • Eating disorders, menstrual dysfunction, and osteoporosis

  23. Factors that Contribute to Overuse Injuries • Extrinsic Factors • Too rapid training progression • Inadequate rest • Inappropriate equipment/footwear • Incorrect technique • Uneven or hard surfaces • Adult or peer pressure

  24. Signs to Look For • They are motional, behavioral and physical symptoms • Persistent soreness • Fatigue • Poor performance • Swelling • Increased incidence of injuries • Trouble sleeping • Depression • Moody • Easily irritated • Decreased appetite • Loss of enthusiasm • Apathy • Anxiety • Loss of Competitive Desire • Confusion

  25. The Key! Do not ignore any of the signs!

  26. Tips for Coaches • Quiz athletes periodically on how they feel • Plan for down time • Vary the training intensity • Look for changes in form or technique • Stress value of sport – not being the best • Talk to the parents

  27. American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended Guidance • 1 to 2 days off per week to allow physical and psychological recovery • Take at least 2 to 3 months away from a specific sport during year • Participate on only 1 team during a season • Be aware of the impact that multigame tournaments in short periods of time can have

  28. Specific Tips for Parents • Talk to your child about how they feel • Take ALL complaints seriously • Let them rest more • Develop an activity plan for the year • Develop an activity log • Ask the coach for training plan for the season…

  29. Additional Facts • The American College of Sports Medicine estimates that 50% of overuse injuries in children and adolescents are preventable • Parents should ensure that their children will receive proper supervision and coaching • ALL AYSO coaches need to attend Safe Haven and age appropriate training….

  30. More Facts • Most experts agree that early sports specialization should be avoided • Should play many sports • Need time to rest • Playing different sports allows children to: • Develop fitness and motor skills • Enjoy the social aspects of sport • Choose the sports they prefer

  31. Last Facts • Study published in 2010 on consistency of injury reporting found: • Parents identified overuse injuries as good as athletic trainers • Parents and players reported injuries similarly • Food

  32. Final Reflection • Programs should use less structure • Parents and organizations should encourage “play sessions” • AYSO Training Materials focus on technical development within a frame work of play sessions LET THEM PLAY!!!!

  33. Workshop Objectives • Youth participation in sports today • What overuse injuries are • Factors contributing to overuse injuries • Signs to look for • Tips to avoid overuse injuries

  34. Questions? THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

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