Youth sports injuries are on the rise — but most are completely preventable with the right training, recovery, and movement education. At The Ave, our certified trainers specialize in helping young athletes move better, stay healthy, and perform at their best through structured injury prevention programs.

The Most Common Youth Sports Injuries

Across all sports, the same types of injuries tend to appear over and over. Some of the most frequent include:

• Ankle sprains from cutting, jumping, or quick changes of direction

• Knee injuries like ACL tears or patellar tendinitis from poor landing mechanics

• Shoulder injuries from repetitive throwing or overhead motions

• Lower back pain caused by weak core stability or improper lifting technique

• Muscle strains from inadequate warm-up, fatigue, or overuse

Why Young Athletes Get Injured

Youth athletes are in a crucial stage of growth — physically, hormonally, and neurologically — and that makes them more prone to injury when certain habits or patterns go unchecked.

Here’s why many young athletes end up getting hurt:

• Growth spurts create temporary strength and coordination imbalances

• Early sport specialization leads to repetitive overuse injuries

• Poor movement patterns go uncorrected without proper coaching

• Weak stabilizing muscles can’t support high-impact movements

• Lack of sport-specific conditioning for endurance and power

• Overtraining without enough rest between practices or games

• Inadequate sleep, limiting recovery and joint stability

• Poor nutrition and hydration, which slow muscle repair and increase fatigue

• No recovery routine (stretching, foam rolling, or active recovery days)

The Ave’s Injury Prevention Approach

At The Ave, injury prevention is built into every performance training program. We don’t just make athletes faster and stronger — we make them more durable.

1. Athletic Movement Assessment

We start by identifying weaknesses, imbalances, and faulty mechanics before they become injuries.

2. Functional Strength Training

We target stabilizing muscles around the ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, and core to build balanced strength and movement control.

3. Dynamic Warm-Up Protocols

Our coaches teach proven warm-up routines that prepare the body for explosive, high-speed performance safely.

4. Sport-Specific Conditioning

Every athlete trains for the unique demands of their sport, improving resilience and reducing fatigue-related injuries.

5. Recovery Education

We emphasize rest, sleep, hydration, and nutrition — the key pillars of performance and injury prevention.

Real Results: Stronger, Healthier Athletes

Hundreds of athletes who train with us experience fewer injuries, faster recovery, and higher performance. Parents often share that their kids move better, feel stronger, and play more confidently thanks to our comprehensive approach to athletic development.

Keep Your Athlete in the Game

Don’t wait until an injury sidelines your athlete. Proactive training builds strength, stability, and movement quality that keep young athletes healthy and performing their best all year long.

Contact The Ave today to schedule a youth sports injury prevention assessment and help your athlete stay strong, safe, and competitive.