The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) and former football great and Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith presented a “Play It Safe” sport safety assembly to more than 500 children from Carol Middle School in Miami on February 2. Together, the AAO and Smith provided information on the importance of sports safety and the use of mouth guards. Additionally, Smith was available for a question and answer session with the students as well as group photos. All of the students were given a mouth guard as well as a "Play It Safe" poster.
Video montage of Emmitt's visit to Carol Middle School
Interview with John Engh, COO of National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS)
Interview with Emmitt outside of Carol Middle School
AAO member Dr. Jorge Coro. Dr. Coro is an AAO spokesperson and spoke to the students on February 2 at Carol Middle School in Miami.
On Wednesday, February 3, Smith gave more than 20 national and local market media interviews to discuss the Sport Safety Campaign and its messages. Read news articles.
In addition to interviews, Smith also stars in a new Web site for the AAO, designed to educate parents about the importance of sport safety and facial protection. Kids, parents and coaches will be encouraged to visit braces.org to get additional information about facial protection, mouth guards and sports.
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About the National Alliance for Youth Sports
The National Alliance for Youth Sports has been America’s leading advocate for positive and safe sports for children since 1981. It serves volunteer coaches, parents with children involved in organized sports, game officials, youth sports administrators, league directors and the youngsters who participate in organized sports. The Alliance’s programs are utilized in more than 3,000 communities nationwide by parks and recreation departments, Boys & Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, YMCAs/YWCAs and various independent youth service groups, as well as on military installations worldwide. For more information visit www.nays.org.
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