Both empirical and anecdotal evidence abounds regarding the importance of health and wellness in sport. For instance, see U.S. Department of Health and Human Services research and reports.

 We have witnessed a rush by athletic organizations at the professional and collegiate level to embrace and enhance health and wellness (defined holistically)for players, coaches, and recruits. There is, however, no active model for a similar initiative in the youth sports and rec space.

  Currently CSO does not know of another organization in the state spearheading such an initiative.

   “Health and wellness” are central concerns for CSO. These twin concerns do not invalidate, nor do they denigrate, winning, skill or excellence. They simply place each in their proper context.

 

 

   Soccer is the beautiful game. To play the beautiful game requires skill. To teach the beautiful game, requires a commitment to skill development
(technical and tactical excellence). Yet, we also need a deliberate, consistent, and systematic commitment to the health and well-being of every athlete in our care.

Our “Health and Wellness Initiative” will make this a reality.

This series of speakers will provide impactful and groundbreaking presentations on health and
wellness that will translate into a community dialogue. We intend for the series to become a
destination series that will bring together coaches, families, athletes, administrators and more to
discuss, learn, and develop professionally and personally.