
August 8, 2025
Dr kent bazard
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EMPIRE SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES: 'The Sports Ecosystem'
EVERY year, The Bahamas produces young athletes with remarkable potential.
EMPIRE SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES: 'The Sports Ecosystem'
ON the first day of my recent International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) in the United States, a term emerged during our discussions that would eventually shape how I viewed the entire experience - the sports ecosystem. At first, it seemed like a convenient way to describe the many organisations and professionals involved in sport.
Pain in youth athletes: What it really means and why it matters
IN the world of youth sports, pain is often misunderstood — brushed off as a badge of honour, feared as a sign of weakness, or misread as proof of serious injury. But not all pain is created equal.
The dangers of energy drinks in youth athletes
WALK into any convenience store near a high school and you’ll see the shelves stacked high with brightly labelled cans promising energy, focus and performance.



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