Girls’ Sports Gains Depend on Systems That Prevent Female Athlete Injuries
Kate Ackerman, co-founder and director of the Women’s Health, Sports & Performance Institute, argues that expanding girls’ access to sport is insufficient if the systems around them are not built to keep them healthy. In her Play Talk presentation, she says injury prevention, trained coaches, appropriate medical support, nutrition and mental health resources, and faster translation of female-specific research are prerequisites for girls and women to receive the lifelong benefits sports can offer.
The Aspen Institute·May 20, 2026·6 min read
