The Parisi Speed School is a proven leader in teaching speed and athletic movement mechanics, delivering results that help athletes enhance performance while minimizing injury risks. By emphasizing essential techniques such as proper deceleration, seamless directional changes, and optimal force application, Parisi Speed Coaches equip athletes with the tools they need improve their speed and movement literacy.
This targeted training specifically addresses key vulnerabilities in female youth and teen athletes, like knee valgus and inadequate landing control, which are leading causes of ACL and other non-contact injuries. Through its comprehensive approach, The Parisi Speed School System not only improves speed and agility, but also builds the movement foundations critical for long-term athletic success and injury prevention.
The Parisi Speed School works with athletes starting at 8 years old. Regardless of age, our coaches follow a structured system that teaches youth and teen athletes the proper mechanics for sprinting, deceleration, multidirectional speed, jumping and landing.
Female athletes are disproportionately affected by non-contact injuries, particularly ACL tears, due to a combination of anatomical, biomechanical, and hormonal factors. Key statistics show that female athletes suffer non-contact ACL injuries at rates four to six times higher than males, with the most vulnerable age group being 12–30 years old. These injuries are especially prevalent in sports such as soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.
In high school sports, non-contact ACL injuries account for approximately 57.5% of all ACL injuries in girls, compared to 39.7% in boys. This disparity is most notable in lacrosse, where 82.5% of ACL injuries in girls occur without physical contact
. Additionally, young female athletes playing basketball experience ACL injuries nearly four times as often as their male counterparts
British Journal of Sports Medicine.
The primary contributing factors to this trend include weaker hamstring-to-quadriceps strength ratios, differences in lower body mechanics, and insufficient neuromuscular control, which are all modifiable through targeted strength and injury prevention programs
. Experts recommend incorporating neuromuscular training to address these weaknesses, potentially reducing injury rates by up to 80%
These statistics highlight the importance of proactive injury prevention and conditioning programs tailored for female athletes, emphasizing lower body strength, balance, and movement efficiency. Such efforts not only mitigate injury risk but also ensure long-term athletic development and participation.
The prevalence of surgeries and injuries among young teen athletes has risen significantly, largely due to early specialization in sports and overuse injuries. Here are three key findings:
- Increase in Overuse Injuries: Overuse injuries, including stress fractures and tendonitis, are becoming more common in adolescent athletes, especially in sports that demand repetitive motions like baseball and gymnastics. These injuries often develop gradually and may require surgical intervention if not addressed early. Studies highlight that such injuries are underreported, but they account for a significant portion of adolescent sports injuries【9】【11】.
- Early Specialization Risks: Specializing in a single sport at a young age is associated with higher injury rates, particularly in sports with intense year-round training schedules. The British Journal of Sports Medicine emphasizes that early specialization often leads to burnout and overuse injuries, increasing the need for medical or surgical treatment in later adolescence【9】.
- Rise in Surgeries Among Teen Athletes: Over the past decade, there has been a notable increase in teens undergoing surgeries such as ACL reconstructions. High school athletes in sports like football, soccer, and basketball are particularly at risk due to the high-impact nature of these activities. A systematic review found that inadequate rest and intense training schedules are contributing factors to the growing number of injuries and surgical interventions【10】【11】.
These findings underscore the importance of diversified athletic training, appropriate rest periods, and preventative measures to minimize the risk of severe injuries. Parents, coaches, and athletic trainers must emphasize injury prevention strategies, including proper conditioning and skill development, to ensure the long-term health of young athletes.
