Youth sports are not about winning. They’re about helping our kids become the best version of themselves possible.
In this episode of Healthy Sports Parents, Jonathan sits down with Dr. Jeremy Alland, team doctor for the Chicago Bulls and White Sox, for a practical and honest conversation about injuries, overuse, and what parents need to understand about their child’s long-term health.
They discuss why kids are getting hurt at younger ages, how fatigue and year-round play are driving many of these injuries, and what that means not just for this season, but for the next 30 to 60 years of a child’s life. The conversation also covers how to think about training volume, the role of free play, when to introduce strength training, and why most families should focus on nutrition before supplements.
The goal isn’t short-term success this season.
It’s raising a kid who leaves sports healthy, confident, and equipped for life.
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More from Dr. Alland:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallandmd/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyallandmd
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