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New partnership announcement! The team at Players Health just partnered with RealResponse, a platform that lets athletes anonymously report any improper conduct through a secure and confidential two-way dialogue. At Players Health, our mission has always been to create the safest and most accessible environments for kids to play the sports they love—free from fear, harassment, or unsafe conditions. Our commitment is to ensure that sports remain a source of joy and lifelong growth. By providing tools and resources that empower coaches, parents, and administrators, we are building a sports culture in the USA that prioritizes the well-being of young athletes. This mission is why our partnership with RealResponse is exciting and important. Imagine a young athlete feeling uneasy because of inappropriate behavior they’ve witnessed during practice. They’re scared and unsure who to turn to.... Unfortunately, it’s a scenario that’s more common than you’d think. Now, with Players Health and RealResponse teaming up, those athletes can report their concerns anonymously and receive the support they need without fear. This isn’t just a tool to flag incidents. Our intent is to make sure every voice is heard and every concern is addressed quickly. Parents, coaches, and guardians will also be able to use the Players Health x RealResponse platform to ask questions and access resources in real-time, making sure athletes are safe and supported. A huge thank you to everyone at Players Health and RealResponse for making this possible. This partnership is a game-changer for the over 5 million athletes, leagues, and organizations in our sports network today. Safe today means strong tomorrow! #PlayersHealth #YouthSports #RealResponse

In an industry where traditional player care is often limited and falls short of meeting athletes’ needs, Player Support Services, Ltd. stands apart. Too often, care ends when an organization moves on from an athlete, leaving them unsupported at critical junctures in their lives. Player Support Services, Ltd. redefines athlete care with a comprehensive, holistic, and global approach that supports both active and retired athletes. By focusing on the Six Pillars of Well-Being—Athletic, Physical, Mental, Financial, Family, and Post-Career—PSS ensures that athletes thrive at every stage of their journey. Whether managing the demands of professional sports or navigating life after their career, athletes can count on PSS for expert guidance and unwavering support. With Player Support Services, Ltd., the future of player care is here—setting a new global standard and empowering athletes to achieve well-being in every aspect of their lives. #AthleteSupport #HolisticCare #PlayerWellBeing #AthleteWellness #SportsCare #MentalHealth #PhysicalWellBeing #FinancialWellness #FamilySupport #CareerTransition #GlobalAthleteCare #AthleteEmpowerment #PlayerSupportServices #ChangingAthletesLives

The $60M Series C funding marks a pivotal moment for Players Health and our mission... ... And the data tells a compelling story of our impact so far: – Over 40,000 organizations served – 5.5M athletes protected and counting – 149,000 coach background checks implemented – 15,000+ policies written But we're just getting started. Our new investment will help us: 1. Scale our athlete safety assessments to collegiate and professional sports 2. Expand education and prevention programs across all levels 3. Provide comprehensive safety audits to strengthen our clients' programs 4. Build partnerships that enhance support services for athletes Every day, we're gathering data that helps organizations better protect their athletes. With this funding, we can do even more. Every athlete deserves a chance to play without fear. Every organization deserves the tools to protect them. I'm proud to be a part of the team that's bringing us closer to both. #SportsTech #AthleteProtection #SportsSafety #PlayersHealth

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Howden Professional Sports has released their annual Men’s European Football Injury Index for the 2023/24 season. This detailed report offers a wealth of data on the injury landscape across Europe’s top five leagues, providing valuable insights that can be applied to understanding player health trends worldwide. Over the coming weeks, I will delve into this data, sharing my professional analysis and conclusions. My aim is to guide the football community on how to make smarter, data-driven decisions to safeguard player health, reduce injury risk, and streamline the rehabilitation and return-to-play processes. For this first post, let’s consider one of Howden’s key findings: a 4% rise in injuries last season. Despite investments in injury prevention programs and technology, the injury rate continues to climb. Here are some initial observations: 1-Clubs, even with new prevention initiatives and expert hires, have not managed to halt the injury epidemic, which has been building long before Howden began tracking these trends. 2-Cutting-edge technology designed to prevent injuries has fallen short of expectations. 3-The financial burden of injuries—seen in the cost of salaries for sidelined players—has escalated as a result. 4-Beyond salaries, injuries also incur substantial medical, rehabilitation, sponsorship, player devaluation, and personal costs. Key takeaways: 1-Howden’s data supports a perspective I’ve advocated for years: injuries are largely the outcome of inadequate academy development, limited technical skill acquisition, poor training methodologies, and a lack of proper player development monitoring. 2-Neither technology nor injury prevention “gurus” will solve this issue. The solution lies in individualized, evidence-based analysis and tailored training and competition strategies. 3-Clubs can drastically reduce injury-related costs by adopting rational, personalized processes—at a far lower cost than paying for inactive players. 4-To truly minimize injury risk, we must focus on long-term player development, starting from early age (around age 10) and continuing through their professional careers. 5-“Injury prevention” is a misleading concept. The goal is not to prevent injuries but to reduce their likelihood and impact. If you're interested in learning how to implement a rational process to reduce injury risks for your players, contact me at spandrelsport@gmail.com.

Some great stats here showing the true value of getting more people, more active. Well done to everyone for getting behind it and making it happen.

Understanding Player Data: A Key to Enhancing Player Care and Support In today's global sports industry, the well-being of players is paramount. To provide the best support, player care staff must delve deeper into understanding player data, encompassing their geographical origins, cultural backgrounds, living environments, and the organisational structures of coaching staff and clubs. 🌍 Cultural Awareness: Knowing where players are from worldwide enriches our understanding of their unique cultural backgrounds. This awareness allows us to tailor our support and communication strategies, ensuring they feel understood and valued. 🏡 Living Environments: Understanding where players live, whether in their home countries or abroad (international sports), helps us address their specific needs and challenges. Whether it’s adjusting to a new culture or managing homesickness, being aware of their living conditions is crucial for their mental and emotional well-being. 📊 Organisational Structures: Familiarity with the coaching staff and club structures enables us to streamline communication and coordination. This ensures that player care initiatives are well-integrated into the broader organisational framework, leading to more effective support. By leveraging player data, we can create a holistic support system that not only addresses immediate needs but also fosters long-term well-being. It’s about creating an environment where every player feels supported, understood, and empowered to thrive both on and off the field. #PlayerCare #SportsManagement #CulturalAwareness #PlayerWellBeing #DataDrivenSupport

🚨 Help Create Safer Sports for Athletes! 🚨 The bipartisan Safer Sports for Athletes Act is set to be introduced after Thanksgiving by Reps. Deborah Ross (D-NC) and David Joyce (R-OH). This crucial bill is informed by the voices of over 150 athletes and seeks to strengthen protections against abuse in sports. 🖊️ Sign on today and help us create safer sports for all athletes. This is open to all interested parties: organizations, individuals, athletes, athlete survivors of abuse, and allies. https://lnkd.in/dfMWq56y NOTE- Trauma-Informed content advisory and confidentiality notice: Information about the Safer Sports for Athletes Act concerns abuse, including sexual assault in sport, and can be potentially re-traumatizing. The bill: ✅ Reforms investigative and appeals processes at the U.S. Center for SafeSport ✅ Supports survivors and whistleblowers with non-biased investigations ✅ Focuses on prevention and accountability in sports #SaferSportsAct #EndAbuseInSports #SupportSurvivors #TheArmyOfSurvivors #SportsLegislation

Day 3 of making a video for LinkedIn every day for two weeks. Today I talk about a conversation I just had with a medical provider, and how I'm helping make sure she gets to have dinner with her family and see her kid's little league games every day. Tried not to make this into too much of a commercial, but this is something I'm proud of and chose to make this my video content for today. Tomorrow I'll do some stand-up! 😜 #providerwellbeing #healthcare

Excited to share a clip from my conversation with NFL legend Greg Olsen about Players Health's role in youth sports safety. We discussed how we're connecting the dots between guidance and compliance, including our work helping pass groundbreaking legislation in Colorado (more details on that coming soon in a blog post!). It's incredible to see the impact we're making at the policy level to protect young athletes. #YouthSports #AthleteSafety #SportsBusiness