Headlines From The Nation's Press

Each week we open the show with some of the most glaring and reoccurring stories chronicling the ugliness surrounding youth sports organized by adults; issues pertaining to our children's health and education. These headlines clap like thunder across the country signaling a warning to parents, coaches, administrators, lawmakers, and community stakeholders that widespread change is imperative.

My good friend, and frequent guest on the show, Professor Doug Abrams of the College of Law at the University of Missouri, will add you to his daily mailing list of these stories. Simply email Doug and ask him to add your name to the list.

The Main(e) Event

My guests will be my good friend, Dr. Doug Brown of Orthopaedic Associates of Portland, and Audrey McKenzie, athletic trainer and athletic academic tutor at Portland High. We'll be talking about the critical role of the athletic trainer in treating injuries and keeping high school athletes injury free.

We'll also learn about an NFL funded program at Portland High that aims to keep high school athletes in school and to prepare them for learning beyond high school. Audrey is the academic tutor to athletes at Portland High.

To be sure, we'll be asking Dr. Doug about Little League "Elbow;" how specialization in one sport causes overuse injuries....and burnout; and how young women athletes can prevent serious knee injuries.

The Coaches Corner

I'll have some helpful hints for first-time and veteran coaches about what is really important.

Regis' Rant

Depends on my mood! There's lots to rant about parents' involvement in the games their children play. Just might rant on "giving the games back to the kids."

The Parent Trap

More on the "Parent Trap" of youth sports and how to be aware of it and how to protect yourself from becoming ensnared.

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