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www.usasportsnet.com: Online coaching program

http://www.positivecoach.org - Research has shown that positive coaching can increase an athlete's self-esteem and self-confidence. Unfortunately, these opportunities are all too often squandered for a variety of reasons, chief among them youth coaches' and parents' adoption of the win-at-all-cost mentality that filters down from the professional sports entertainment business. Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) believes people want to change the culture of youth sports, but are not equipped with the tools to do so. In response, PCA has created highly successful and easily implemented tools to help coaches, parents, and league organizers, take part in this movement to "transform youth sports so sports can transform youth."

www.student-athlete.net: Information for student athletes about competing for college scholarships

Academy for Sports Dentistry The Academy for Sports Dentistry was founded in 1983 in San Antonio, Texas, as a forum for dentists, physicians, trainers, coaches, dental technicians, and educators interested in exchanging ideas related to Sports Dentistry and the dental needs of athletes at risk to sports' injuries.

American Academy of Sports Medicine Promotes and integrates scientific research, education and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health and quality of life.

Consumer Product Safety Commission The independent Federal regulatory agency that helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. Visit us often to share lifesaving information.

Dr. Tom Pashby Sports Safety Fund Dr. Pashby's name is synonymous with safety throughout the sports world. Through his efforts it became mandatory for minor amateur hockey players to wear face protectors, thus eliminating lost eyesight among Canada's hockey playing youth. He received the Order of Canada for his work in this area. Dr. Pashby has now turned his experience, influence and drive towards eliminating other catastrophic injuries. The Fund was established in his name to carry on his dream of safe sport for everyone.

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center This site provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. Their goal is to provide assistance, in the form of information and resources, to those suffering with eating disorders.

The Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine The Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine is a non-profit research organization dedicated to the prevention of sports-related injuries and health care cost containment. Its research focuses on finding effective and practical ways to reduce sports related injuries and speed the rehabilitation of injured athletes. The Institute also seeks ways to disseminate its research findings to benefit the public at large.

National Safe Kids Campaign A national organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury — the number one killer of children ages 14 and under.

The National Coalition for Skin Cancer Prevention in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Youth Sports The National Coalition for Skin Cancer Prevention in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Youth Sports was created by AAHE through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Cancer Control, to increase the awareness in skin cancer prevention. The Coalition will be the driving force behind skin cancer prevention education strategies for children.

National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF) is a national non-profit, educational organization dedicated to reducing the number and severity of injuries youth sustain in sports and fitness activities primarily through a subscription newsletter.

The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online A source for primary care sports medicine clinical and personal health articles.

Prevent Blindness America A volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Information on eye safety goggles and glasses.

Smoke Free Soccer Collaboration between the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, and US Soccer modeling the "Smoke-Free" lifestyle of the National Team members and encourages adolescent girls to participate in soccer to maintain physical fitness and resist pressures to smoke.

Sports Health Net SportsHealthNet, an interactive service of PriMed Technologies, is a one-stop online resource for sports medicine information. This interactive forum for sports medicine advice features around the clock access to medical professionals, exercise, nutrition and injury prevention tips as well as links to other health-related sites and sports health-related products. SportsHealthNet also features the opportunity to chat online about sports injuries with physicians from sports-related specialties and provides a convenient way to find a doctor through the Sports Doctor Directory.

www.schoolsports.com: Comprehensive website for high school sports teams, with thousands of home pages for high schools all across the country.

www.bgca.org: Boys and Girls Clubs Of America

Academy for Eating Disorders A multidisciplinary professional organization that focuses on Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related disorders. Also sponsors a newsletter and a conference.
American Dietetic Association Information about eating disorders, including an extensive nutrition reading list.
After the Diet A network of professionals dedicated to helping people overcome eating problems
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Disorders
Center for Overcoming Problem Eating
Dads And Daughters Dads And Daughters Information for fathers to strengthen relationships with their daughters and to transform the pervasive messages that value young women more for how they look than who they are.
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention We are the nation's largest non-profit organization devoted to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders.
Gürze Books Gürze Books publishes and distributes a wide variety of book titles dealing with eating and body image issues.
National Institutes of Health This home page provides information on a variety of health issues currently under study at the NIH.
National Institute of Mental Health This home page provides information on a number of mental health issues, including information about eating disorders.
Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. They welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.
Something Fishy This extensive site provides numerous links and information about eating disorders and body image issues.

American Anorexia Bulimia Association
American Diabetes Association
American Dietetic Association
American Heart Association
Centers for Disease Control
Food and Drug Administration
Food and Nutrition Center
International Food Information Council
National Athletic Trainers Association
Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists
United States Department of Agriculture

www.nays.org: National Alliance For Youth Sports (NAYS) helps parents and youth leagues work together to provide the best possible sports experiences for children.

www.gym2jury.org: Risk Review for Sport Venues and Programs for High Schools, Municipalities

www.astm.org: American Society For Testing & Materials (ASTM)
www.nocsae.org: National Operating Committee On Standards For Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)
www.smf.org: Snell Memorial Foundation (SNELL)
www.ansi.org: American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

The Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine The Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine is a non-profit research organization dedicated to the prevention of sports-related injuries and health care cost containment. Its research focuses on finding effective and practical ways to reduce sports related injuries and speed the rehabilitation of injured athletes. The Institute also seeks ways to disseminate its research findings to benefit the public at large.

National Safe Kids Campaign A national organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury — the number one killer of children ages 14 and under.

www.charactercounts.org: Nonpartisan, nonsectarian coalition of schools, communities and nonprofit organizations working to advance character education in sports by teaching the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

http://ed.-web3.educ.msu.edu/ysi/: Michigan State University Institute For Study Of Youth Sports
http://www.nd.edu/~cscc : The Mendelson Center for Sport, Character & Culture was established by the University of Notre Dame and shares in its mission to "create a sense of human solidarity and concern for the common good that will bear fruit as learning becomes service to justice." In keeping with this mission, the Center encourages sport participants, sport organizations, and educational institutions to embody those values and behaviors that promote social justice, such as valuing diversity, creating equal opportunity, and advocating for the disadvantaged. Furthermore, in recognition of the importance of sport in contemporary society, the Center seeks to offer critical analyses of the relationship between sport and broader culture, exploring both the possibilities and the limitations of sport's contributions to a more just and compassionate world.

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