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LMAA Football Sportsmanship Initiative
Have You Heard About The New Safe Sport Act?
The Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Trusted Coaches, and the Wisconsin Sports Services have been committed to providing our partners, the parent-volunteer youth sports associations, the best practices and standards in youth sport since 1991. Today is no different! In response to the Protecting Youth Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017. […]
Study Finds Concussion Rates n Wisconsin Football Down
By limiting contact in practice since 2014, a WIAA rules has helped to decrease the amount of concussion in high school football players in Wisconsin. Read the full article here.
A Legendary Coach And Why He Defends Football
We originally posted this article about Coach Stolski on September 12, 2017 and the same rings true today. Coach Stolski is starting his 58th season coaching football this fall. What an amazing commitment to young athletes! Enjoy the read! Earning your wings as a coach and the benefits of the great game of Football! A […]
USA Football Grant
Spring Lake Park, MN – Trusted Coaches is an organization making a difference in the lives of youth athletes, right here in Minnesota. Not only has Trusted Coaches trained thousands of youth coaches through their interactive website, they have also helped some local youth football organizations receive equipment grants through USA Football. This year’s grant […]
Why your athletes need to FAIL
We do everything in our power as parents, coaches, and administrators to help our kids succeed in sports – but in obsessing over success, are we losing something even more valuable? Read the rest of this article here:
Just a Black Eye or Something More Serious?
Sports that use a ball, puck, bat, stick or racquet such as baseball, hockey, lacrosse or basketball are considered high-risk sports that may require extra eye protection. When injury does occur, respond quickly for faster recovery and less eye trauma. As a preventive measure, sports physicals should include a complete eye exam with close attention […]
10 tips for dealing with knee pain
Knees. You might take yours for granted until you hurt one. Knee pain can quickly make common movements difficult or even excruciating. Bri Bren and Rob Himmerick are specialists when it comes to knees. Both are physical therapists with the Institute for Athletic Medicine and work with patients to help heal and prevent musculoskeletal injuries. […]
Nutrition for Peak Athletic Performance
Food is fuel to the body and plays an important role in preparing for participation in athletic events. Here are some nutrition tips to achieve peak performance whatever your sport. Do I really need to eat breakfast? Yes. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and helps to increase metabolism and improves concentration, […]
How to Manage an Ankle Sprain
By Laura Henn, ATC, PTA, CSCS A sprained ankle is the most common injury in sports requiring quick stops, sudden changes in direction and jumping. It can also happen when you awkwardly step on an uneven surface or step down at an angle. How It Happens Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists, rolls or […]