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CONFERENCE DETAILS:
Youth Early Sport Specialization Summit (YESSS!)

Marriott Marquis Hotel
Houston, TX
Apr 12 - Apr 12, 2019

SUMMIT OVERVIEW:

Sports specialization, defined as the intense training in a single sport to the exclusion of other types of physical activity, is increasingly common during childhood and early adolescence. Early sport specialization may be a natural pathway for elite participation in certain individual sports that require advanced technical skills (e.g., tennis, gymnastics); however the necessity of early sport specialization in other sports is lesser known. Increasing evidence suggests a higher risk of burnout and injury among youth who specialize in a sport at a young, though limited research exists regarding potential performance benefits and long-term health of these early-specializing athletes. The goals of this research conference are to:

Conduct and present a rigorous review of the current scientific knowledge related to youth sport specialization; and
Develop a "research roadmap" to drive future research efforts based on existing evidence and knowledge gaps in the field of youth athlete training and development.

AMSSM Research Summit on Youth Early Sport Specialization Travel Scholarships Available!!

The AMSSM CRN will award five travel stipends ($700 each) as follows:

TWO for underrepresented minorities
THREE for AMSSM junior members (within five years of fellowship)

Members with research interest or experience in the area of youth athlete training and development are specifically encouraged to apply. Applications open October 15th and close November 12th. Awardees will be announced in early December 2018.

For further information about the travel scholarships and how to apply, click here.

Travel Scholarship Application, click here. (You must be logged in to access the application located in the Member Only Content page under Research)

Please send any questions to AMSSM Research Director, Stephanie Kliethermes.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:

Session #1: Impact of early sport specialization on child and athlete performance and long-term development<;li>
Session #2: Effect of early sports specialization on injury risk and termination of sport
Lunch: Sport-specific break-out groups to address sport-specific needs and concerns related to youth sport specialization
Session #3: Alternatives, interventions and guidelines for youth sport participation.
Session #4: Knowledge snythesis and call to action

Youth Early Sport Specialization Summit Agenda - CLICK HERE

YESS Brochure

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Marriott Marquis Houston • 1777 Walker Street • Houston, TX 77010

All of the educational sessions and exhibits will be held at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, TX. Houston is served by two main airports: Bush Intercontinental Airport (AIH) and Hobby Airport (HOU). Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 26 minutes (19 miles) to/from the Marriott Marquis Houston and Hobby Airport is approximately 19 minutes (10.6 miles) to/from the Marrott Marquis Houston.

The hotel room block is now open. Look under Conference Details" on the AMSSM website for 2019 AMSSM 28th Annual Meeting for more information regarding the room block and for the online customized room reservation link to book, modify or cancel room reservations.

RESEARCH CONFERENCE WRITING GROUP COMMITTEES

AMSSM LEADERSHIP
Executive Director Chair of CRN Leadership Team AMSSM Research Director Research Conference Co-Chair Research Conference Co-Chair Research Conference Co-Chair	Jim Griffith, MBA, CAE, AMSSM - Leawood, Kansas Col. Anthony Beutler, MD, Uniformed Services University Health Sciences Stephanie Kliethermes, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison Steve Marshall, PhD, University of North-Carolina Dan Herman, MD, PhD, University of Florida Neeru Jayanthi, MD, Emory University
RESEARCH CONFERENCE WRITING GROUP COMMITTEES
Child & Athlete Performance and Development	Existing Knowledge & Current Research in ESS	Alternatives, Interventions & Guidelines
Neeru Jayanthi, MD§* Emory University Kyle Nagle, MD§* Seattle Children’s Hospital Jean Cote, PhD Queen’s University Avery Faigenbaum, PhD The College of New Jersey Robert M. Malina, PhD University of Texas at Austin Drew Watson, MD University of Wisconsin-Madison Brian Feeley, MD University of California-San Francisco Stephanie Kliethermes, PhD* University of Wisconsin-Madison	Steven Marshall, PhD§* University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Cynthia LaBella, MD§* Northwestern University Mackenzie Herzog, MPH§* University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Alison Brooks, MD, MPH* University of Wisconsin-Madison Mininder Kocher, MD Boston Children’s Hospital David Bell, PhD, ATC University of Wisconsin-Madison Dawn Comstock, PhD University of Colorado-Denver	Daniel Herman, MD, PhD§* University of Florida Adam Tenforde, MD§* Harvard University Joel Brenner, MD, MPH* Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Eric Carson, MD University of Virginia Gregory Myer, PhD Cincinnati Children’s Hospital John DiFiori, MD* Hospital for Special Surgery Vicki Nelson, MD Greenville Health System Alicia Montalvo, PhD, ATC¥ Florida International University
§ co-chair of writing group, *member of Summit planning and writing committee

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SUMMIT OVERVIEW:

AMSSM Research Summit on Youth Early Sport Specialization Travel Scholarships Available!!

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

RESEARCH CONFERENCE WRITING GROUP COMMITTEES

AMSSM LEADERSHIP

Child & Athlete Performance and Development

Existing Knowledge & Current Research in ESS

Alternatives, Interventions & Guidelines

UPCOMING EVENTS

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