Published 
March 25, 2026

5 Common Youth Sports Injuries — and How to Prevent Them

By 
Sue Pierce
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Sophia Calegari’s junior season was cut short by an ankle sprain after a mid-game collision—one of millions of sports injuries young athletes face each year. As Dr. Emily Kraus of Stanford Children’s Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center notes, these injuries can range from common sprains to more serious tears—but many are preventable, helping athletes stay healthy and in the game.

Learn the five most common sports injuries—and how to help prevent them. Scan below to read the rest in the TeamSnap app.

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