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Organization Says Teens More At Risk For Using PEDs
FirstCoastNews.comhttp://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/article/301475/3/Teens-more-at-risk-to-be-involved-in-dopingAccording to the World Health Organization, over the past ten years, the use of performance-enhancing drugs, or "doping," has trick...
Powerline: Exploring introductory intervals
The cold, blustery days of winter mark the offseason period for most fall sports, and also usher-in the strength and conditioning programs that are so vital to physical development. Depending on the playoff or bowl picture for high schools and col...
Maryland State Board Reviewing Concussion Task Force Recommendations
Baltimore Sun, Erica L. Greenhttp://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-01-22/news/bs-md-ci-state-concussion-report-20130122_1_task-force-concussion-management-health-care-providersA task force charged with strengthening Maryland policies regarding head t...
2012 NIAAA Video: Athletic Director Advice for Managing Events
Racine Horlick High School (Wisconsin) athletic director Jay Hammes provides advice on his experiences in managing successful events.Coach And Athletic Director’s editor-in-chief Michael Austin interviewed Horlick at the 2012 NIAAA conference i...
2012 NIAAA Video: Requiring Photo ID At Events
Racine Horlick High School (Wisconsin) athletic director Jay Hammes believes in more safety measures for creating safe, controlled events.Coach And Athletic Director’s editor-in-chief Michael Austin interviewed Horlick at the 2012 NIAAA confere...
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Makes 1st Statement On Concussions
Medscape Today, Megan Brookshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/777800An athlete with concussion should not return to practice or competitive play until all symptoms have resolved, in order to avoid the risk for further injury during the vulnerable p...
Powerline: Putting the finishing touches on your workouts
Institute the 'one more rep' mentality to push athletes to safely overachieve Powerline always has been devoted to disseminating safe, useful, productive and efficient information across a broad spectrum of physical training components. This include...
Teens May Need More Time To Heal From Concussions
Boston Globe, Karen Weintraubhttp://bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/01/14/kids-may-take-longer-heal-from-concussions-than-previously-thought/B2eA8Ut4KsmQEVkY0mJDIN/story.htmlWhen high school junior Madeline Uretsky sits down to do her ...
Instituting an emergency action plan
The most important responsibility of individuals who have administrative duties with athletic departments and sport organizations is not to win games. Most assuredly, it's critical to establish and maintain a safe environment for training and com...
Minnesota Dept. Of Health Tracking Concussions In H.S. Athletes
CBS Minnesotahttp://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/10/17/health-department-tracking-concussions-in-high-school-athletes/MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — For the first time, solid numbers are being collected in Minnesota on how concussions really affect high s...