High school sports aren’t what they used to be—early specialization, year-round training, nutrition gaps, and burnout are hitting young athletes harder than ever.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Taylor Premer, sports chiropractor and founder of Premer Health & Performance, about the REAL reasons high school athletes get injured and what parents, coaches, and athletes can do to prevent it.

We break down:
• Why sleep is the #1 performance enhancer
• What cramping actually means
• Nutrition mistakes almost every athlete is making
• How parents can spot burnout early
• The difference between male & female strength training
• Why rest alone is not a treatment plan
• How to build a safer, smarter training season

Links:
Website: https://premerhealth.com
IG: https://instagram.com/drtaylorpremer
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This episode is packed with takeaways for parents, coaches, and anyone raising the next generation of athletes.

00:00 – Why High School Sports Are Breaking Kids
01:53 – Meet Sports Chiropractor Dr. Taylor Premer
09:33 – The Sideline Assessment That Saves Seasons
27:09 – Sleep, Hormones & Recovery for Teen Athletes
29:17 – Cramps, Electrolytes & Game-Day Fueling Mistakes
33:08 – Travel Ball, Overuse & the “Dumb Dad” Problem
36:22 – Female Athletes, ACL Risk & Smarter Strength Training
45:16 – Red Flags: Burnout, Anxiety & When to Get Help
51:10 – GAME: Start, Bench, Cut (Sports Edition)