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Safe Sports Network

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Safe Sports Network

Specialize in youth sports medicine, youth health education and outreach coverage for sporting events.

Advancing knowledge in musculoskeletal care and sports medicine and to promoting and providing a safe sports environment for athletes. Since its inception in 1990, Safe Sports Network has strived to promote a safer sports environment for young athletes through injury prevention, treatment, education, sporting event coverage, and our afternoon walk-in clinic. Safe Sports serves the student athletes of the Greater Manchester, Salem, and Nashua NH areas with 12 athletic trainers who provide service under our medical director, James Vailas, MD. Services include athletic training outreach to nine local high schools, injury drop-in clinics, annual physicals and coach and community education. Through these services Safe Sports is able to continuously promote and provide a sports environment which is safer for the young athletes of southern New Hampshire.

04/05/2026

Hopping into Easter with gratitude 🐰💐

Thanks to supporters like you, student-athletes have access to the sports healthcare they need to stay safe and strong. 🌼 Make an impact this Easter. Every gift helps!

Give at: www.nhmi.net/donations.html

04/03/2026

Congratulations to Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club Athlete Annie Zink for being named the 2026 Winter Perseverance Athlete Award Winner!

Annie battled through a preseason ankle injury, briefly returned to play, and then faced a tougher re-injury later in the season. Through it all, she showed resilience, determination, and leadership—working her way back to step on the field for senior night. Annie’s positive attitude and perseverance make her truly deserving of this award!

Congrats, Annie!

Thank you to New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center and Apple Therapy Services for helping to make this award possible!

04/02/2026

Congratulations to Goffstown High School Athlete Braelynne Sanders for being named the 2026 Winter Perseverance Athlete Award Winner!

Braelynne faced multiple injuries early in her freshman soccer season, including a knee injury, elbow injury, and a concussion. Despite the challenges, she stayed committed to rehab and returned strong for basketball, becoming a key JV and freshman contributor. Her resilience truly stands out!

Congratulations, Braelynne!

Thank you to our award sponsors, New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center and Apple Therapy Services for helping to make this award possible!

04/01/2026

Congratulations to Manchester Memorial Crusader wrestling High Athlete Melaina Brown for being named the 2026 Winter Perseverance Athlete Award Winner!

Melaina battled multiple injuries in her first wrestling season but stayed determined to return and finish on her terms. Her grit, positivity, and commitment to recovery helped her exceed expectations in a demanding sport. A true example of perseverance!

Congrats, Melaina!

Thank you to our award sponsors, New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center and Apple Therapy Services for helping to make this award possible!
Manchester School District

03/30/2026

We're here to remind you that this National Fitness Recovery Day, champions are built strong by knowing when to rest.

✅ Don't skip rest days and prioritize hours of sleep.
✅ Stretch & foam roll to reduce soreness.
✅ Stay active by balancing lighter workouts.
✅ Listen to your body and speak up about pain early.

Strong athletes train hard. Smart athletes recover harder.

03/26/2026

A legacy built on care, integrity, and service.

For nearly 40 years, Dr. Vailas has helped define what athlete care should look like.

Watch this special recognition celebrating a lifetime of dedication to athlete care at and .

03/25/2026

One more photo shuffle to celebrate our hard working trainers at Safe Sports this !

03/24/2026

The 14th Annual Safe Sports Social: A powerful night for athlete safety in our community!

We were honored to welcome Governor Kelly Ayotte and Mayor Jay Ruais to the Safe Sports Social as we launched the Vailas Victory and Values Endowment Initiative—protecting access to care for generations of young athletes.

To learn more or contribute to the Vailas Victory & Values Endowment Initiative, visit: https://bit.ly/VailasVictoryValues

03/19/2026

Reminder - our 2026 Safe Sports Social is tonight at The Derryfield! Can't wait to see you there!

03/17/2026

This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re feeling lucky 🍀 but student-athletes shouldn’t rely on luck when it comes to their health!

Your support helps fund essential sports healthcare so every athlete gets the care they deserve, guaranteed.

💚 Give a little green TODAY to keep student-athletes healthy and strong at: www.nhmi.net/donations.html

03/16/2026

For decades, Dr. James Vailas has been a guiding force behind the mission of New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute and the Safe Sports Network.

His extraordinary service and lifelong dedication to advancing athletic healthcare for young people will be recognized as the title of President Emeritus is bestowed at the 2026 Safe Sports Social on Thursday, March 19th.

Purchase your ticket at 2026social.givesmart.com to join in the recognition and Honoring the Legacy; Strengthening the Future.

Address

35 Kosciuszko Street
Manchester, NH
03101

Opening Hours

Monday	3pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday	3pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday	3pm - 5:30pm
Thursday	3pm - 5:30pm
Friday	3pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.safesportsnetwork.org/

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