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July 6, 2009
Researchers seek answers to energy drinks
Johns Hopkins University is offering teens a chance to participate in the rare research study that advances medical science while quizzing them about their consumption of highly caffeinated energy drinks. JHU researchers are probing the effects of the drinks - Red Bull, Rockstar and alike - which can bring on many troubling health effects. Kid athletes who drink them, especially on hot days, have suffered dehydration, tremors, heatstroke and heart attacks, notes USA Today.
The article points out
The article points out
July 3, 2009
Tommy John surgery comes to high school
For parents - and there will be plenty - spending July 4 weekend in
the bleachers at youth baseball tournaments, consider this.
The table below is a window into the operating room of James
Andrews, the prominent orthopedic surgeon and sports doc to many
pro athletes. Note the spike in kid athletes undergoing Tommy John surgery. Fifteen years ago, patients coming to Dr. Andrews for the ligament replacement operation were exclusively college and professional pitchers. Not a single high school pitcher.
the bleachers at youth baseball tournaments, consider this.
The table below is a window into the operating room of James
Andrews, the prominent orthopedic surgeon and sports doc to many
pro athletes. Note the spike in kid athletes undergoing Tommy John surgery. Fifteen years ago, patients coming to Dr. Andrews for the ligament replacement operation were exclusively college and professional pitchers. Not a single high school pitcher.
June 29, 2009
Youth sports and the guests who refuse to leave
In Until It Hurts, I refer to a "hostile takeover" of sports for kids by adult minders who invited themselves to the party long ago and, like annoying dinner guests, are the last to realize it's time to leave. How long ago did the problems begin? I write about it in this piece for the Pennsylvania Gazette, the alumni magazine of the University of Pennsylvania.
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June 26, 2009
The problem with AAU basketball isn't lax defense
Worthwhile article in the Wall Street Journal on the destructive effects of AAU basketball on top youth talent. Kevin Clark writes: "For some time, coaches have grumbled that the AAU’s emphasis on building stars and playing games over practicing produces a lot of talented prospects who have great physical skills but limited knowledge of the fundamentals." Clark cites the case of Michael Beasley, the No. 2 pick overall in the NBA draft last year, who was woefully unprepared to take the step to th
June 23, 2009
So three days later, he was out there pitching
One of the most thoughtful articles about Until It Hurts so far - by Bob Blubaugh of the Carroll County Times. Thanks Bob.
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June 22, 2009
Dramatic comeback at the Tee Ball World Series
In case you missed it, another exciting finish last week at the Tee Ball World Series That's right- Tee Ball World Series.
T.J. McCants, 7, slugged a home run. This capped a nine-run rally. And in the championship game, Cantonment upended Northeast Pensacola Blue, 31-29. That's right - 31-29.
Let's be fair. This isn't a true World Series. Teams don't come from Tokyo and Kuwait packing their batting tees and juice boxes. It's an event hosted by a religious organization in Milton, Florida. The teams
T.J. McCants, 7, slugged a home run. This capped a nine-run rally. And in the championship game, Cantonment upended Northeast Pensacola Blue, 31-29. That's right - 31-29.
Let's be fair. This isn't a true World Series. Teams don't come from Tokyo and Kuwait packing their batting tees and juice boxes. It's an event hosted by a religious organization in Milton, Florida. The teams
June 19, 2009
The most talked-about event in kids' sports history
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June 17, 2009
A prodigy's dad: "People question your parenting"
Raise your hand if you'd heard of Bryce Harper three weeks ago. I hadn't. Then came the Sports Illustrated cover. Then, Sunday, Harper's dad held a news conference to announce that his son, a high school baseball prodigy, maybe THE prodigy of the past 30 years, had opted to drop out of school after his sophomore year (at 16), take the GED, enroll at a community college - all part of an accelerated plan to qualify by 2010 for the Major League Baseball amateur draft.
Ron Harper must have been feeli
Ron Harper must have been feeli
June 14, 2009
Debating whether sports injuries are truly declining
Dan Peterson writes about overuse injuries - with a generous mention of Until It Hurts - at Livescience.com.
Also, take a look at Dan's thoughtful blog on the intersection of sports and science, 80 Percent Mental.
Also, take a look at Dan's thoughtful blog on the intersection of sports and science, 80 Percent Mental.
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June 12, 2009
"This is a brain and a head we're talking about"
The best public-service announcement I've seen on kids, sports and concussions.
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