Let’s Talk College Sports: How to Keep Your Teens & Young Athletes Healthy & Safe

In this episode of Growing Up with Dr. Sarah , pediatrician Dr. Sarah Adams chats with her very own son, athletic trainer at Marshall University, Ben Adams. The mother & son duo discuss everything from staying safe when playing high-impact sports and how to best recover after an injury, to avoiding burnout when young athletes are under more pressure than ever before. Dr. Sarah asks when parents should worry about their kids or teens, and when they can take a breather, or a back seat, trusting they’re in good hands with their kid’s athletic trainer. Ben’s advice goes beyond tips and tricks for physical health, equally considering how emotional wellbeing is necessary for your child, teen, or young adult’s happiness and success. Resources: Athletic Training at Marshall University: Reduce Youth Concussion Risk: Parental Concern About Concussion: Youth Sports Specialization: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check out previous episodes of Growing Up with Dr. Sarah wherever you get podcasts. We want to hear from our listeners! Email us: growingupwithdr.sarah@gmail.com Have questions about today’s episode, or anything else related to the health and wellness of your family? Write us an email or upload a voice memo, to growingupwithdr.sarah@gmail.com and we’ll try and address your questions or play your questions on an episode. To record and email a voice memo, use your phone's built-in recorder (like Voice Memos on iPhone or a similar app on Android), tap the record button, speak your message (holding the phone like a call), stop recording, then use the “share” icon to select your email app, fill in details, and send the attached audio file. Alternatively, draft a new email and use the attachment icon to add the saved audio file directly. About Our Podcast: Looking for a place to educate yourself and your family on how to live your best lives? Welcome to Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, where we discuss general health and wellness, parenting, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. As both a pediatrician and a mom, I have unique insight on how to grow healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families. The success of the family starts from the top, by helping parents and caregivers address tough questions and everyday concerns. So join me and some of my special guests: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, and more –and let’s grow up together! ======================================================= IG: @growingupwithdrsarah ======================================================== TikTok: @growingupwithdrsarah This podcast is produced by GTS Media, LLC & Audivita Studios

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Let’s Talk College Sports: How to Keep Your Teens & Young Athletes Healthy & Safe is an episode from Growing Up with Dr Sarah by Dr Sarah Adams.

This episode is 32:23 long.

This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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