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concussion
April 22, 2026

Nutritional considerations for concussion recovery

Many injuries can sideline athletes. Proper rest, rehabilitation and nutrition all play a factor in recovery, no matter the injury. And for concussions, nutrition may have a bigger role than meets the eye. Understanding both food and supplementationâ...


A view inside the Texas Tech University Sports Performance center with weight racks and benches.
April 15, 2026

Inside 4 strength training facilities that are transforming athlete performance

With health, efficiency and performance top priorities for coaches and athletic trainers, below are four strength training facilities that epitomize what it means to invest in student-athletes. Texas Tech University’s Sports Performance Center ...


April 9, 2026

Preventing Achilles tendon injuries by recognizing early warning signs

Achilles tendon injuries, particularly tears, are a common problem for athletes, affecting their ability to play as well as their daily lives. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It connects the calf muscles to the h...


mueller
March 2, 2026

Mueller Sports Medicine launches REVIVE Award for college student-athletes overcoming injury

Mueller® Sports Medicine, a global leader in sports medicine innovation and recovery solutions, proudly announces the launch of the REVIVE Award™, a new initiative honoring collegiate student-athletes who have overcome adversity and emerged stron...


teambuildr
February 18, 2026

TeamBuildr CEO announces lowered pricing specific plans

TeamBuildr CEO Hewitt Tomlin sent out an email Wednesday morning announcing the company will not be raising prices in 2026, and, in some cases, will be lowering prices on specific products. Tomlin, citing an article he read in the Wall Street Jour...


program
January 13, 2026

The year-round blueprint for strength, speed, and durability for your football program

As strength coaches, it is our job to minimize our athletes’ risk of injury while maximizing their overall athletic potential. When designing our training, we should see a program that varies in intensity and volume, while building on itself. Th...


return-to-play
November 6, 2025

Lower extremity return to play testing protocols

The athlete has had a lower extremity injury that required either surgery, extensive rehab and reconditioning and is cleared to participate. But are they ready to return to play without hesitation? Are they trained to competent levels of starting, el...


safesport
October 21, 2025

SafeSport launches first National Survey of Coaches on Sport Safety

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced the launch of the organization’s first-ever survey specifically geared toward coaches, assistant coaches, and instructors. The National Coaches Survey: Building Safer Sport Together seeks i...