REDS - WellPlay: Transforming Sports Culture with

The project's vision is to equip coaches and trainers with comprehensive knowledge and tools for RED-S management so that they can foster safer, healthier athletic environments for athletes aged 15-30 across various sports disciplines RED-S poses a serious threat to athletes, particularly younger ones. It occurs when an athlete's energy intake doesn't support their training demands, leading to a range of health problems from decreased performance and frequent injuries to long-term consequences like weakened bones and, for women, menstrual dysfunction.Coaches and trainers often lack the knowledge to recognize RED-S, address it with athletes, and know when to seek medical help, leaving athletes vulnerable Goals -Empower Coaches & Trainers:Create a comprehensive, evidence-based training module and toolkit equipping coaches with RED-S identification, prevention, and management skills -Maximize Reach:Toolkit is digitally accessible and adaptable for coaches across various sports and European countries. -Foster Health-Focused Culture:Promote a shift within sports teams towards prioritizing athlete health and sustainable training practices. Objectives -Needs Assessment:Research to pinpoint specific RED-S knowledge gaps among European coaches, trainers, and athletes -Evidence-Based Solutions:Develop the toolkit and training using the latest scientific research for maximum effectiveness -Engaging Workshops:Deliver in-person and online workshops where coaches learn to implement the toolkit and apply RED-S knowledge Results -Conduct Comprehensive Research about REDS (coaches, athletes) -Supplementary trainer's guide to facilitate the effective use of the OER about REDS -Open Educational resurce “WellPlay This project addresses a critical need in European sports. By empowering coaches (interacting with athletes) it has the potential to create a lasting, positive shift in how athlete health is prioritized, ensuring young athletes can thrive safely and reach their full potential that is published through this page expresses the views of the project beneficiaries only and it does not represent the views of the European Union or the European Commission. It shall not be deemed to constitute legal or official notice on behalf of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for this content nor the use thereof made by any third parties. Page 2 of 2