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cte
June 21, 2023

Researchers find new link between sleep and concussions

A new study led by Flinders University points to the importance of sleep quality in the aftermath and recovery process of sports-related concussions, a common form of mild traumatic brain injury. Results from a study published in Nature and Sci...


ai
June 21, 2023

North Carolina coach suspended following secret peeping charge

A North Carolina high school teacher and coach is facing charges by local police after allegedly installing secret cameras in a relative's bathroom. Mark Thompson, 50, was charged by Atlantic Beach police on June 1 for felony secret peeping. Ac...


nfl
June 21, 2023

Virtual reality training helps transform the NFL

The National Football League (NFL) has recently adopted innovative technology beyond the standard playbook to enhance player safety, performance, and fan involvement. It explores the exciting new frontier at the crossroads of technology and Americ...


social media
June 15, 2023

Effectively leveraging social media to promote your athletic department

Tell your story so someone else doesn’t have to.  An effective social media presence can not only reach a broader audience and showcase the achievements of athletes while building an influential digital platform that resembles an athletic depar...


wilmington
June 12, 2023

UNC Wilmington student-athletes complete nearly 4,200 hours of community service

The University of North Carolina Wilmington has announced that student-athletes contributed 4,197 hours of community service in the local area during the 2022-2023 school year. Even with unparalleled success during the 2022-23 athletic year, UNCW ...


arabitg
June 12, 2023

Heather Arabitg’s love for the profession shines through her commitment

Since high school, Heather Arabitg knew she wanted to be a physical therapist. An avid soccer player at an all-girls high school, she was introduced to the idea of athletic training by her soccer coach.  “My soccer coach said to me, ‘You play...


student-athletes
June 6, 2023

Keeping the ‘stud’ in student-athletes

As student-athletes returned to campuses in August 2020, many stakeholders had questions and concerns regarding the loss of student learning and the impact the pandemic would have on the students academically, socially, and emotionally. While I think...


sportsmanship
June 6, 2023

A.D.ministration: Sportsmanship starts with the A.D.

One of the basic aspects or fundamental elements of education-based athletics is sportsmanship. Positive, respectful behavior is expected from athletes, coaches, and fans, and this expectation is clearly stated at the beginning of all National Federa...


athletic
June 6, 2023

Qualities of Level 1 Athletic Programs

Successful programs have administrators (Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors) who: Know what they are looking for when hiring for leadership positions and hire the right people and then stand by them. Administrators w...


lsu
June 1, 2023

LSU football unveils air-conditioned helmets for players

In the rough-and-tumble SEC, regarded as the top-tier college football conference in the nation, any edge you can gain on your opponent can make a difference. The LSU athletic department knows this — whether it's on the field or the recruiting t...