Coaches, Athletic Trainers (ATs), parents and guardians don’t have to be experts in the mental health field to support their athletes effectively. In a recent study conducted by the NCAA, student-athletes reported that they look towards coaches as their primary source for information …

Participating in sports and physical activities is incredibly beneficial for our physical and mental well-being. However, safety should always be a top priority for players, coaches and parents alike. InjureFree is a trusted platform that provides a solution to sports injuries by taki

Over 30% of collegiate and professional athletes report having struggled with mental health issues. Many of these athletes experience mental illness symptoms that are serious enough to warrant professional intervention, such as counseling. What’s more and equally concerning, according …

Engaging in sports and physical activities provides numerous benefits, including improved physical fitness, enhanced social interaction, and the development of essential life skills. However, it is crucial to prioritize safety to ensure athletes can participate in these activities wit …

In a 2023 NCAA-led survey completed by more than 6,000 head, assistant and associate coaches, over 80% of respondents reported spending significantly more time discussing mental health with their student-athletes than they did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s increasingly apparent …

At InjureFree, we are more than just a company, we are a movement. Our mission is to revolutionize the world of sports by making "safety first" more than just a catchy phrase but a way of life. As a team of sports enthusiasts, we understand the importance of ensuring the safety of ath …

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States (U.S.) since 1949. Currently, in the U.S., more than 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness. With mental health illnesses on the rise, focusing the conversation on mental health in sports is becoming increas …

As a youth sports leader, the safety and well-being of the children entrusted to your care should always be your top priority. InjureFree, a youth sports organization, has made it their mission to ensure that parents can trust them to do right by their children whenever they drop them …

Failure to ensure that your organization is 100% compliant can result in life-threatening injuries for athletes, thus increasing liability. Therefore, sports organizations' first and most crucial responsibility is to provide a safe environment for athletes by upholding policies and st …

If you didn’t know already, April is National Autism Awareness Month! In 2023, the Center for Disease Control reported that about 1 in 36 children in the United States are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Since 2000, the prevalence of ASD has increased by 178%. Whethe …

Participating in sports activities can be an enriching and enjoyable experience for students and youth athletes. However, injuries often occur and athletic programs without on-site athletic trainers (ATs) face significant challenges in providing adequate and equitable injury oversight …

The 2019 California Youth Football Act AB1 (Assembly Bill) is the first and most comprehensive set of youth tackle football safety standards in the United States. It follows safety standards that are consistent with those at the high school football level and, in short, aims to help r …

Telehealth, sometimes referred to as telemedicine, is a virtual treatment modality that allows providers to care for patients without an in-person office visit. Telehealth offers convenient and virtual baseline testing, diagnosis and injury management. Additionally, telehealth service …

You may have heard the term, “coordinated care” but how does this care model impact athletes? Coordinated care is a multidisciplinary approach to care in which doctors and other health care providers collaborate, share information and communicate patient’s needs and preferences. Ultim …

With youth sports injuries at a record-breaking high, it's time to spotlight the coach's role in sport safety. Coaches must work alongside Athletic Trainers (ATs) to support athletes' well-being through essential practices like documentation and documentation data collection. ATs can' …

You're a parent watching from the sidelines, and your child is injured, and panic ensues. What happens next? Both parents and athletes look to coaches and athletic trainers (ATs) for guidance. For coaches and ATs, open communication and documentation are key to educating parents regar

The benefits of Athletic Trainers (ATs) extend beyond injury prevention and actually provide significant cost savings. AT services can help support the reduction of medical payments and utilizations, but what does this mean exactly for athletes? By simply employing ATs in schools, the …

With increased concern over the detrimental effects of sports concussions, it’s clear that a multidisciplinary approach to concussion care is imperative in promoting effective recovery. Concussion management partners are multidisciplinary teams that possess in-depth knowledge of concu …

It’s essential that coaches and organizations understand concussion management to ensure athlete’s safe return-to-play (RTP). Each year, 300,000 youth athletes suffer a concussion. Additionally, a shocking 50% of all concussions go unreported, meaning that many more occur - almost 4 m …

When coaches prioritize injury reporting, the benefits are clear. One case study following a youth football league found that upon enrolling in the InjureFree platform and reporting athlete injury incidents, injuries drastically decreased over just one season. Following intervention d …