Can an online course help coaches keep young athletes safer?

NCT ID NCT05718063

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: St. Louis University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a web-based training course called MAP for Coaches, designed to teach youth sport coaches how to prevent common muscle and bone injuries in young athletes. About 200 coaches of soccer, basketball, football, or volleyball will take the course. Researchers want to see if the training improves coaches' knowledge, confidence, and plans to use injury-prevention warm-up exercises.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: MAP for Coaches eLearning training course
What this could lead to: If effective, this training could help coaches reduce common sports injuries in young athletes by using proven warm-up routines.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study measuring knowledge and intentions, not actual injury rates. Results may not translate to real-world injury reduction.

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Conditions

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Behavior

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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Olu Owoeye
RECRUITING

St Louis, Missouri, 63104, United States

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