A Guide For Parents & Coaches to Help Young Athletes Safely Excel in Sports

The Sports Medicine Division of UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and the Sports Medicine Division of the University Hospitals Department of Orthopaedics believe strongly in the team approach.

Our lineup of well-rounded specialists includes sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and dieticians. We are just one part of the equation. It takes everyone working in unison — the athlete, parents, coaches, and medical staff — to achieve optimal health for your athlete.

We hope you will find this guidebook (PDF) useful for the athletes in your family and the children you coach.

Our goal is to keep the young adult in your life safe and enjoying their athletic experience.

The Staff at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital Sports Medicine
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