Speaking & Media

Bringing the research
to your audience.

Team physician for the Chicago Bulls and White Sox. Sports medicine physician at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Available for speaking, media, and podcast appearances on youth athlete health and the culture of youth sports.

What I speak about

For Parent Groups & Schools

What the research says about early specialization, multi-sport participation, overuse injury, and how parents can advocate for a healthier youth sports experience without sacrificing their child’s development.

For Athletic Organizations

Building cultures that prioritize athlete longevity, joy, and development. Practical frameworks for coaches and administrators to reduce injury risk, prevent burnout, and keep more kids playing longer.

For Medical & Healthcare Audiences

The clinical picture of youth sports overuse: what sports medicine physicians are seeing, what the literature says, and how clinicians can extend their impact upstream through parent and coach education.

For Podcasts & Media

Translating sports medicine research into plain language for parents and general audiences. Available for podcast interviews, media commentary, and expert perspective on youth sports, athlete health, and the culture of youth athletics.

Featured In

Dr. Alland brings evidence-based sports medicine to national and local audiences, from live TV to leading parenting podcasts.

As Seen On: Fox 32 · NBC 5 · ABC 7 · 104.3 The Score · SiriusXM · Real Simple · Good Housekeeping

Youth $ports Podcast — on why the best 13-year-old is rarely the best 18-year-old.

Parents Uncharted — on the professionalization of childhood sports.

Healthy Sports Parents — on overuse injuries and long-term athlete health.

Fox 32 Chicago — winter injury prevention with Sylvia Perez.

Rush University Medical Center — on the focus of non-operative sports medicine.

Book Dr. Alland

For speaking inquiries, podcast invitations, and media requests, please reach out directly. Include a brief description of your audience, event, and ideal timing.