Health & Fitness

Healthy Youth Sports

by American College of Sports Medicine

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Performance and Appearance Enhancing Drugs

September 8, 2025 · 41 min

Welcome to Healthy Youth Sports, a podcast by the National Youth Sports Health and Safety Institute (NYSHSI), a community impact program of the American College of Sports Medicine. In this episode Eric Utterback sits down with Don Hooton…
Baseball Player Throwing Injuries

August 13, 2025 · 51 min

In this episode of Healthy Youth Sports, hosted by Eric Utterback, we take a deep dive into one of the most pressing issues in youth baseball: throwing injuries. Whether you're a coach, parent, clinician, or athlete, this episode is packed…
Preventing Achilles Injuries in Youth

July 31, 2025 · 44 min

In this episode of Healthy Youth Sports, host Eric Utterback is joined by renowned podiatrist Jeffrey Ross, DPM, MD, FACSM, to explore one of the most serious injuries in sports—the Achilles tendon tear. Prompted by the 2025 NBA playoffs…
Playing Safe in the Heat

July 16, 2025 · 44 min

As temperatures soar across the country, keeping young athletes safe during summer sports becomes more important than ever. In this timely episode of Healthy Youth Sports, host Eric Utterback is joined by internationally renowned heat…
More Than a Game

July 2, 2025 · 51 min

In this episode of Healthy Youth Sports, host Eric Utterback explores the powerful intersection of physical activity, social-emotional learning (SEL), and mental health with Dr. Eduardo Bustamante, a leading public health researcher, and…

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Making InPACT in the Classroom

June 18, 2025 · 47 min

In this special episode, we're joined by three dynamic guests to explore how the InPACT (Interrupting Prolonged Sitting with Activity) program is transforming the school day—and student outcomes—through simple, effective movement breaks…
Take Back Sports | ESPN's Support of Youth Sports

May 7, 2025 · 43 min

In this episode of Healthy Youth Sports, we sit down with Kevin Martinez, ESPN's Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, to dive into the network's groundbreaking Take Back Sports initiative. With a $5 million commitment and powerful…
Speed Development for Young Athletes

April 23, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

Today's episode features none other than Lee Taft, widely recognized as "The Speed Guy" in the world of athletic performance. With over 35 years of experience, Lee is one of the most respected athletic movement specialists globally, known…
Preparing Pediatric Sports Medicine Professionals

April 9, 2025 · 43 min

In this episode of Healthy Youth Sports, Dr. Courtney Duckworth and Dr. Jeffrey Lo join host Eric Utterback to discuss the vital role of preparing the next generation of pediatric sports medicine professionals. Dr. Duckworth, a resident…
Essential Recovery Strategies for Young Athletes

March 12, 2025 · 37 min

In this episode, Michael R. Rebold, PhD, ACSM-EP, CSCS joins us to dive into essential recovery strategies for young athletes. The conversation explores the critical role recovery plays in improving performance, preventing injuries, and…
Targeting Excellence: Archery in Schools

February 26, 2025 · 35 min

Archery is more than just a sport—it's a powerful tool for physical fitness, mental focus, and character development. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tommy Floyd, President of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), to…
Youth Resistance Training

December 4, 2024 · 38 min

Resistance training isn't just for adults—youth resistance training programs are growing in popularity across schools, fitness centers, and training facilities. In this episode, we sit down with Gregory Blake Biren, PhD, CSCS, CES, to…

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About the show

Join Eric Utterback, Director of the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute, as he discusses youth and adolescent sports, injury prevention, physical activity and health, with some of the world's leading subject matter experts. This podcast is designed for coaches, administrators, parents and athletes.