Recent government data show that nearly three out of every four children under the age of 18 participate in some sort of youth sport. With those numbers remaining steady through 2021, some professionals are taking a closer look at youth sport safety.

As professional leagues such as the NFL and NBA become more physical and oftentimes aggressive, some parents have noticed youth athletes adapting to more advanced playing style. And that concerns athletic training professionals like Dr. Amy Eperthener from Edinboro Athletics – whose career is based on keeping athletes safe and healthy.

In today’s episode of “Tartan Talks” we discuss issues and advancements in youth sports safety and where we go from here.

Hear the entire episode at www.edinboro.edu/tartantalks or wherever you listen to podcasts.