Risks Reward in Youth Sports

Soccer son’s career medical rap sheet:

  • Torn ACL & shredded meniscus
  • 2 concussions
  • Broken nose/deviated septum
  • Broken thumb & fingers
  • Tommy John(no surgery)
  • Numerous stress fractures
  • Separated shoulder
  • Rolled ankles
  • Probably things we don’t know about

He’s a frequent flyer in the Athletic Training room. They’re amazing people and their facility is impressive. They keep players functioning through the grind.

Is it worth it? I don’t think so. Does he think so? Yes, every year until this year, his senior year. He’s ready to move on now. Golf is his new passion.

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