In this episode of the Wisconsin United Football Club Podcast, host Monte Reyment and executive director Eric Gebhard sit down with sports medicine expert Michael LaMere from Prevea Health to discuss one of the biggest issues facing young athletes today: injury prevention.

From ACL tears and concussions to overtraining, burnout, recovery, and workload management, this conversation dives deep into what parents, coaches, and athletes need to know to stay healthy and perform at a high level.

Mike explains why female athletes are at greater risk for ACL injuries, how programs like FIFA 11 are helping reduce injuries by over 50%, and why sleep, nutrition, strength training, and recovery are just as important as practice itself.

Whether your child plays soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, or any competitive sport, this episode is packed with practical advice to help young athletes stay strong, healthy, and confident throughout their sports journey.

⚽ Topics Covered:

• ACL injuries in youth athletes
• Why female athletes face higher injury risks
• FIFA 11 warmup program explained
• Concussions and warning signs parents should watch for
• Recovery, sleep, and nutrition for athletes
• Overtraining and youth sports burnout
• Strength training for kids and teens
• Return-to-play protocols after injuries
• The dangers of specializing in one sport too early
• How Wisconsin United FC is reducing injuries

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