Raising a Healthy Young Athlete is the essential guide for parents navigating the increasingly demanding world of youth sports. Dr. Vonda Wright draws on her extensive experience as a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and passionate advocate for young athletes to give parents the knowledge they need to protect their children while helping them thrive.
From injury prevention and proper nutrition to recognizing the warning signs of overtraining and burnout, every chapter addresses the real concerns parents face on the sidelines. Dr. Wright cuts through the noise of conflicting advice to deliver clear, medically sound guidance on how to keep young athletes healthy, motivated, and enjoying the sports they love.
Most importantly, this book takes the long view. It is not just about winning the next game — it is about building the habits, strength, and love of movement that will serve children for a lifetime. Dr. Wright shows parents how to be their child's greatest advocate, ensuring that youth sports become a foundation for lifelong health rather than a source of lasting injury.
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“Raising a Healthy Youth Athlete is a terrific new resource for children of all ages who participate in sports activities. Dr. Vonda Wright and Dr. Mark Miller begin with a great summary of the benefits as well as potential hazards of youth athletics. This is followed by an explanation of the importance of conditioning, nutrition, sleep and resilience.”
— CATHERINE (AMAZON)
“It was so refreshing to find this book and be able to use its information to guide our decision-making as we encounter the inevitable injuries that come with athletics, but also what we can do best as parents to prevent injuries. I cannot recommend this book enough for all parents out there searching for a single source they can rely on to help them raise their children!”
— CARRIE (AMAZON)
“This is a fantastic book! I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and this book talks about so many important aspects of youth athleticism that not many other books bother to touch upon. A recommended buy!”
— MELISSA (AMAZON)
