Nothing is more disheartening for a young athlete than being benched by an injury.
Not only does the athlete experience physical pain, he or she also feels the frustration of not being able to participate. An injury that causes soft tissue damage in an adult may cause a fractured bone in a child or young teen. Stress proper conditioning. Most minor injuries in young athletes can be prevented with proper training. Encourage young athletes to stretch for at least 10 minutes before and after activity.