Players Health To Host First Youth Sports Health & Safety Summit In 2024

Players Health, a prominent advocate for the safety and accessibility of youth sports, is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Youth Sports Health & Safety Summit. Scheduled from August 5-7, 2024, at the renowned Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, this summit represents a significant milestone in the Players Health Summit Series. This series of events, initiated earlier this year, aims to educate and motivate individuals across the sports sector on vital health and safety topics. The summit is designed to equip sports stakeholders, including coaches, parents, administrators, and healthcare professionals, with essential knowledge and tools to improve the welfare of young athletes.

The keynote address at the Youth Sports Health & Safety Summit will be delivered by Rachael Denhollander, a respected advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, lawyer, and former gymnast. Denhollander will share her expertise on creating safe sports environments. The event will also feature talks from notable figures such as Izell Reese, CEO of RCX Sports; Skip Gilbert, CEO of US Youth Soccer; and Dr. Bert Mandelbaum, team physician for the US National Soccer teams among others.

Tyrre Burks, founder and CEO of Players Health, expressed his enthusiasm for the summit: "This is truly a one-of-a-kind event that is 100 percent dedicated to revolutionizing health and safety in youth sports." He highlighted the event's role in advancing the company's mission to provide safe and accessible environments for athletes to engage in sports.

Attendees of the summit can look forward to dynamic discussions, educational workshops, and opportunities for networking aimed at fostering positive changes within youth sports. The agenda includes topics such as injury prevention, mental health support, and compassionate responses to abuse incidents within sports programs.

In addition to the main event, the Players Health Foundation will organize a charity golf scramble on Monday, August 5, at Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakeville, Minnesota. Those interested in participating or seeking more information about the summit agenda and registration details are encouraged to visit the event's website. For updates and announcements, follow Players Health on social media platforms.

About Players Health: Players Health is a sports technology platform that offers digital risk management services, reporting tools, and insurance products to sports organizations. Its mission is to create safe and accessible environments for athletes by prioritizing their health and safety in today's sports landscape.