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
Parents and experts – connecting the dots for sports safety
Youth sports safety is a hot topic throughout our nation. Florida is leading the way by implementing new policies and procedures to keep our kids safe while playing sports. Today’s show introduces top youth sports safety expert Dr. Douglas Casa from the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut and Mrs. Laurie Martin Giordano a parent advocate for sports safety here in Florida.
Guests:
Mrs. Laurie Martin Giordano – the Zach Martin Memorial Foundation - https://zachmartinfoundation.com/
Douglas Casa, PHD, ATC, FACSM, FNATA, FNAK – Chief Executive Officer – Korey Stringer Institute
Zachary Martin Act – FL Statute §1006.20 http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=1000-1099/1006/1006.html
FHSAA - https://fhsaa.com/sports/2020/3/13/Sport_Med.aspx
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