Youth Sports Safety Update
Youth Sport Safety Update is our new Podcast series from the Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program. Our goal is to provide you with relevant information related to youth sports safety through compelling interviews. There are many stories and topics to be shared that will benefit athletes, coaches, and parents as well as athletic trainers, physicians and healthcare providers. JSMP is dedicated to youth sports injury through awareness, advocacy, and prevention. Episodes are hosted by Bob Sefcik, Executive Director of JSMP, and produced by Jim Mackie, JSMP Program Development.
Youth Sports Safety Update
Turf & Grass Safety
We speak today with Corey Levine, Superintendent of Athletic Fields at the University of North Florida. He holds a Certificate in Turf & Grass Management from the University of Georgia and is currently completing his bachelors degree in Sports Turf Grass Management. He has extensive experience at UNF and Everbank Stadium home of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars. He discusses grass and artificial surfaces and what makes the difference in safety and performance