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Become a PlaySmart Student Ambassador

October 25, 2025

Are you ready to make a difference? The PlaySmart Student Ambassador Program invites students to be the voice for prevention...

PlaySafe Receives 2025 Grant from Greenwood Co. Community Foundation

June 16, 2025

In May 2025, PlaySafe received a Youth & Education grant from Greenwood County Community Foundation (GCCF) to be applied toward athletic...

PlaySafe USA Partners with Electric City FC to Provide Athletic Training Services for 2025 Season

May 6, 2025

In early 2025, Electric City FC, based in Anderson, SC, announced a new partnership with PlaySafe USA, where PlaySafe will...

PlaySafe USA wins Angel Charity Award 2024

November 11, 2024

Wed, 11/20/2024 – (COLUMBIA, SC) – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2024. Secretary...

PlaySafe Receives Grant from GCCF

June 15, 2024

In May 2024, PlaySafe received a Youth and Education Grant from Greenwood County Community Foundation (GCCF), to be applied toward athletic...

Roundup with Walmart

March 5, 2024

To support PlaySafe, Walmart shoppers can participate in their “roundup” program. When you shop online at Walmart, you can round...

Richmar Establishes Partnership with Non-Profit Organization PlaySafe USA (Press Release)

February 29, 2024

“The future of our country starts with children and students. Protecting them while encouraging participation in sports and athletic endeavors...

“So, Let’s Play Safe” (from So Lakelands Magazine)

February 22, 2024

PlaySafe Director of Athletic Training, and AT Jason Reed is interviewed for his take on what Ats do, the importance...

PlaySafe USA named as Empowering Women Honoree by the SC Biz News

February 1, 2024

On January 18, 2024, PlaySafe USA and 31 additional companies located in South Carolina have been named as honorees for...

Appalachian Regional Commission Names Brandy Singleton as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow

December 12, 2023

PlaySafe USA’s Brandy Singleton to Represent South Carolina in Intensive Regional Leadership Development Program Press Release On September 26, 2023,...

A recap of our event, October 2023 Fishing Tournament (event dated Oct 14, 2023)

October 29, 2023

PlaySafe USA Hooks Success with Inaugural Fishing Tournament – Eyes May 18, 2024 for Next Community Cast PlaySafe USA, a...

A recap of our event, A Night in Paris (event dated July 31, 2023)

August 16, 2023

A Night in Paris at The Bradbury Bistro, presented by PlaySafe USA, was an absolute BLAST! 🍾The ambiance was electrifying as...

PlaySafe USA Announces Jeff Holley as Emcee for Annual Comeback Awards

April 25, 2023

Jeff Holley is a native of Anderson County, SC, and a graduate of Crescent High School. He attended Clemson University,...

Anderson, SC, issues PlaySafe USA a proclamation, declaring March as National Athletic Training Month

March 31, 2023

The Honorable Mayor of Anderson, South Carolina, Terence Roberts, issued Executive Director Brandy Patterson Singleton and her team a proclamation...

PlaySafe’s Executive Director, Brandy Singleton, was awarded 2023 Woman of Influence

March 31, 2023

Brandy Singleton, Executive Director at PlaySafeUSA, has been named among Upstate’s 2023 Women of Influence, a recognition from GSA Business...

Announcing Stone Labanowitz as PlaySafe’s Annual Comeback Awards Keynote Speaker

March 14, 2023

Announcing Stone Labanowitz as PlaySafe’s Annual Comeback Awards Keynote Speaker Anderson, SC. May 14, 2023 Since leaving South Illinois University...

The Korey Stringer Institute and PlaySafe USA Partner for Safety

January 17, 2023

The Korey Stringer Institute and PlaySafe will continue to advocate for athletic training servicesand evidence-based sports safety policies that will...

Dana Lasher Named PlaySafe USA Director of Development

December 29, 2022

Dana was born and raised in Darien, Connecticut; however, she has experience living in many beautiful places within the United...

PlaySafe Receives Award from GCCF

October 19, 2022

PlaySafe received a Community Enhancement Award from Greenwood County Community Foundation (GCCF) to be applied toward athletic training services for...

Brandy Singleton Named PlaySafe Executive Director

September 26, 2022

Brandy Singleton has been named Executive Director of PlaySafe effective September 26, 2022. The Anderson-based nonprofit works to educate, promote,...

Coming up in May: PlaySafe’s annual Comeback Awards are back and in-person!

March 18, 2022

Sunday, May 1st at 5pm, The Bleckley Station in downtown Anderson PlaySafe will be honoring student athletes that have recently...

2021 Virtual PlaySafe Comeback Awards

May 2, 2021

The PlaySafe Comeback Award is given to student-athletes who have come back and conquered after suffering injuries that sidelined them....

We are excited to Welcome Reggie Gay to PlaySafe Board of Directors!

March 29, 2021

Reggie Gay is the Vice President and University Counsel at Anderson University, serving on the senior leadership team and overseeing...

Hamstring Injuries and How to Prevent Them

October 5, 2020

If you have ever strained a hamstring muscle before, you are not alone! Hamstring strains are one of the most...

Are your Ankles Causing Your Knee Pain?

September 17, 2020

There are many reasons why one may have knee pain. Knee pain is often a result of unstable hips or...

Streamlining The First Aid Kit

August 24, 2020

Whether your first aid kit is the size of a box of Band-Aids or large enough to outlive the Zombie...

Sickle Cell Trait in Athletes

August 13, 2020

Sickle cell trait is a condition in which a person inherits an abnormal gene from a parent(s) that causes red...

Why It’s Important for Athletes to Increase Flexibility

August 11, 2020

The key to a healthy and successful athletic career is maintaining proper strength and flexibility depending on the requirements for...

PlaySafe AT Home: Benefits of Vitamin D

May 19, 2020

All of us are experiencing a different world at the moment. For athletic trainers, this is usually a crazy time...

PlaySafe AT Home: Common Sport Injuries

May 8, 2020

Know the Basics Sprain: a stretched or torn ligament Strain: a stretched or torn muscle Acute injuries: Acute injuries result...

PlaySafe AT Home: Eating for Recovery During an Injury

April 29, 2020

You are what you eat. Nothing rings more true than when trying to develop a diet while being sidelined with...

PlaySafe AT Home: Assessing Pain

April 27, 2020

A lot of athletes struggle to describe the pain that they are feeling. It is a difficult thing to describe,...

PlaySafe AT Home: Lightning Safety

April 24, 2020

Late spring to early fall is considered the prime time of year for lightning strikes. While the odds of being...

PlaySafe AT Home: Staying Active

April 23, 2020

In a time where social distancing is the current (but hopefully temporary) normal, I thought I would share a few...

PlaySafe AT Home: Nutrition in Wrestlers and Track Athletes

April 22, 2020

An issue that I have noticed working with high school-age athletes is nutrition. The idea that student-athletes should be eating...

PlaySafe AT Home: Eating for Peak Performance

April 22, 2020

Do you want to win that next football game? Do you want to dominate in the 100 m dash? Are...

PlaySafe AT Home: Turf Toe

April 21, 2020

Turf toe is a sprain of the big toe joint usually resulting from excessive upward bending of the big toe...

PlaySafe AT Home: Glute Activation

April 20, 2020

For most of us, a large portion of our day is spent sitting. Due to this excessive inactivity, our glutes...

PlaySafe AT Home: Ankle Injury Management

April 16, 2020

Watch the video to see PlaySafe AT, Trae Gaines discuss ankle injury management.

PlaySafe AT Home: Use These Everyday Items for Your In-Home Workout

April 16, 2020

Household Items for Workout Equipment ● Upper Body ○ Coffee table or couch for dips ○ Milk Jug for bicep...

PlaySafe AT Home: Hydration

April 15, 2020

Water makes up 60% or more of your body composition. That makes it one of the most important nutrients that...

PlaySafe AT Home: Make Sure You Take Time to Stand Up

April 14, 2020

With so many of us currently working or doing school from home, we are spending a lot of time sitting...

PlaySafe AT Home: Cramping

April 13, 2020

What is the latest evidence on preventing or treating muscle cramps? Especially in the south, cramping during practice or competition...

PlaySafe AT Home: The Importance of Maintaining Proper Footwear on Preventing Injury

April 13, 2020

So, you found a favorite pair of shoes that you love to train in, but how do you know when...

PlaySafe AT Home: Core Strength

April 10, 2020

Core Strength · Strong core muscles make everyday life activities easier · Athletes with strong core muscles can reduce the...

PlaySafe AT Home: 6 Ways to Improve Mental Health

April 10, 2020

– Exercise: Cardiovascular endurance and strength training are important to keep the body healthy. Exercise helps release endorphins, which is...

PlaySafe AT Home: Getting a Good Workout In at Home

April 8, 2020

For those who may not have access to weights or equipment, here are a couple of creative ways to get...

PlaySafe AT Home: Athletic Training 101

April 8, 2020

Athletic trainers provide medical services to all types of patients in a variety of settings. Most people think that athletic...

PlaySafe AT Home: How Successful Are Your Hamstring Tear/Strain Exercises?

April 7, 2020

Stretching is an important part of any injury recovery process. Stretching has been known to aid in the increase of...

PlaySafe AT Home: A Story About Hydration and Nutrition

April 7, 2020

Watch to hear Jason Reed MS, ATC at Greenwood High School tell his story about how he was reminded of...

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