Youth Sports Initiative
Our Mission:
Our mission is to prioritize the health and safety of every young athlete by promoting best practices in injury prevention, education, and safe play. We will provide support and education to youth sports coaches and organizations with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a safe, supportive, and positive environment for young athletes. We are committed to creating a sports environment where children can grow, compete, and have fun while ensuring that physical and emotional well-being remain at the heart of every game, practice, and program and foster a love for sports in every child.
Our Vision:
Our vision is to provide youth sports organizations with tools and resources that will create a safe environment for athletics. This will create a safe and supportive environment for all young athletes, where safety, education, and prevention are at the heart of every sport, allowing every child to enjoy, grow, and succeed in a healthy and injury-free setting. Coaches will have access to training, resources, and support they need to lead with confidence, foster a safe and inclusive environment, and inspire young athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the field. We hope to be a part of inspiring and empowering every young athlete through accessible, positive, and skill-building sports experiences that foster personal growth, teamwork, and a lifelong love for physical activity.
Youth Sports Resources For Coaches, Administrators and Parents:
Dynamic Warm Up Routine
Med Kit Information Handout
Youth Sports Emergency Action Plan
Youth Sports Injury Preparedness Handout
Youth Sports Injury Management Handout
Youth Sports Head Injury Management Handout
Youth Sports Environment Risks Handout
Sports Medicine
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine specializes in the care, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of common sports-related injuries to athletes of all ages throughout the Kennebec Valley region.
Our team of health care professionals offers quick patient access, accurate injury assessment and comprehensive injury management. This team includes certified athletic trainers, primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons and physical and occupational therapists.
Click here to visit our MaineGeneral Sports Medicine page
Sports Medicine Access Response Team (SMART)
If you're an active person or have a family member with questions or concerns about a sports related injury, reach out to MaineGeneral's SMART Program. One of our athletic trainers will be happy to answer questions or schedule an appointment or virtual visit to discuss your individual concerns.
Our care team is with you every step of the way.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine is proud to provide this great resource that is easily available to all active individuals! To contact SMART, call or text (207) 877-4754 or email smart@mainegeneral.org.
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