WEST CHESTER, PA – January 23, 2026 – All-Star Sports Academy (ASSA), one of the nation’s leaders in youth athlete development, is proud to announce a new partnership with Players Health, a Minneapolis-based organization dedicated to building safer, more supportive environments in youth sports. Players Health will serve as the Official Athlete Safety Consultant of All-Star Sports Academy.
This partnership reflects ASSA’s continued commitment to its mission: to inspire and mentor young athletes to become successful individuals – one game, one lesson, one player at a time. With thousands of athletes training across its programs, training centers, and travel teams, All-Star Sports Academy is reinforcing its operational foundation by partnering with a company built to protect what matters most: the athlete.
Players Health offers a unique mix of digital tools, insurance services, and safety resources to help youth sports organizations manage risk, improve compliance, and proactively care for their athletes. As part of the collaboration, ASSA will work closely with Players Health to explore and implement systems that enhance safety culture across the entire organization.
“Athlete safety has always been a top priority at ASSA,” said Vince Russomagno, President of All-Star Sports Academy. “Partnering with Players Health gives us access to tools, data, and expertise that will help us raise the bar even further, not only in how we protect our athletes, but how we support our families, coaches, and staff.”
“There’s a lot of complexity in youth sports today, but ASSA continues to ground its decisions in what’s best for the athlete,” said Chris Hardin, VP at Players Health. “Our job is to reinforce that approach by providing practical tools that make safety more consistent and manageable for their staff. Small improvements in these areas add up to a safer, more reliable experience for everyone involved.”
This partnership applies across all All-Star offerings, from beginners in youth development to athletes preparing for the next level, ensuring that safety is baked into the experience.
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