Most basketball injuries don't happen because a kid wasn't tough enough. They happen because nobody checked the right things before the season started.
This free checklist gives you specific things to watch, ask, and physically test before tryouts even begin — plus the red-flag symptoms that mean "see a professional this week," not "walk it off." Nothing vague. Every item tells you exactly what to do with it.
Built by Coach Laura Baden, LAT, ATC, OPE-C, CES, PES — a former college and professional athlete turned licensed athletic trainer and founder of Earn The Edge Performance in the South Hills.
What's inside:
- ✅ 2 things to physically watch for the next time they're on the court (takes 5 minutes, costs nothing)
- ✅ 1 test you can run yourself at home — no equipment, no appointment needed
- ✅ 4 specific questions to bring to their coach or trainer before tryouts
- ✅ The red-flag symptoms that mean "go see someone now," explained clearly