Melbourne Podiatry Clinic proudly presents:
Game-Ready Kids:
Preparing Young Athletes for Winter Sports
FREE Webinar:
Game-Ready Kids: Preparing Young Athletes for Winter Sports
Run stronger. Move better. Stay injury-free this season.
With winter sports like AFL, soccer and netball about to kick off, thousands of kids across Melbourne are returning to training after a summer break.
But every year we see the same pattern.
A sudden spike in training load, growing bodies under stress, and niggling injuries that can quickly turn into bigger problems if they’re ignored.
Join Sports Podiatrists Brian Koh and Lachie Ash-Smith for a practical and informative session designed to help parents support their young athletes as they head back into winter sport.
This free one-hour webinar will walk you through the most common lower limb injuries we see in kids and adolescents, what causes them, and most importantly, what you can do early to keep your child playing the sports they love.
What We’ll Cover
✅ Common injuries in kids returning to winter sport
The most frequent foot, heel, knee and lower-limb injuries we see when kids ramp up training for sports like AFL, soccer and netball.
✅ Why some “adult” injuries are appearing in kids
How growth, training load and year-round sport are leading to overload injuries in younger athletes.
✅ What parents can do at home
Simple strategies around footwear, exercises and load management to keep kids healthy and playing.
✅ When to seek professional help
How assessments like strength testing, movement analysis and biomechanics can help identify and manage injuries early.
Who This Webinar Is For
This session is ideal for:
• Parents of kids playing AFL, soccer, netball, basketball or winter sports
• Parents of active kids aged roughly 8–16 years
• Families wanting to prevent injuries before the season begins
• Young athletes already dealing with niggling foot, heel or knee pain
Webinar Details
📅 Date: Wednesday 18 March
⏰ Time: 7:30pm
📍 Location: Online Webinar
🎟 Cost: Free
The session will run for approximately 60 minutes, with time for questions at the end.
Meet Your Presenters
Brian Koh
Sports Podiatrist
Brian has extensive experience working with active kids and adolescents. His clinical focus includes growth-related injuries, biomechanics and helping athletes return safely to sport.
Lachie Ash-Smith
Sports Podiatrist
Lachie works with athletes across a range of sports and has a particular interest in movement analysis, strength testing and performance-based rehabilitation.
Reserve Your Spot
Spots are limited for this live session.
👉 Register now to secure your place and help your child start the winter sports season strong, healthy and injury-free.
