EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 23 MIN
Program Spotlight Series: Integrated Fitness & Rehab with Kristen Creger
from Sports on the Bay · host Hope Doyle
New episode of the Sports on the Bay Podcast is live 🎙️This week, we sat down with Kristen Creger — performance physical therapist, strength coach, girls JV soccer coach at Crofton High School, and founder of Integrated Fitness & Rehab.We talked about:• The rise in youth sports injuries (especially ACL injuries)• Why strength training matters earlier than many parents think• The difference between skill development vs. physical development• Early sports specialization + burnout• What parents should actually look for before an injury happens• Building stronger, more resilient athletes for the long termOne of the biggest takeaways:“Kids don’t always need more running… sometimes they just aren’t strong enough yet for the demands of their sport.”A really important conversation for parents navigating today’s youth sports culture — especially in Anne Arundel County.Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube.@sportsonthebay
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New episode of the Sports on the Bay Podcast is live 🎙️This week, we sat down with Kristen Creger — performance physical therapist, strength coach, girls JV soccer coach at Crofton High School, and founder of Integrated Fitness & Rehab.We talked about:• The rise in youth sports injuries (especially ACL injuries)• Why strength training matters earlier than many parents think• The difference between skill development vs. physical development• Early sports specialization + burnout• What parents should actually look for before an injury happens• Building stronger, more resilient athletes for the long termOne of the biggest takeaways:“Kids don’t always need more running… sometimes they just aren’t strong enough yet for the demands of their sport.”A really important conversation for parents navigating today’s youth sports culture — especially in Anne Arundel County.Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube.@sportsonthebay
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