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August 26, 2024
South Carolina high school football player suffered third-degree burns from practice
A parent of a South Carolina high school football player alleges his son was burned on a football field turf. Lance Poynor, the father, said his son, Cade Poynor, returned home from a Buford High School football practice with third-degree burns. H...
August 26, 2024
Alabama high school football player dies after suffering in-game brain injury
A 16-year-old Alabama high school football player tragically died after suffering a severe brain injury during a game over the weekend. Caden Tellier was part of the John T. Morgan Academy football program. He was rushed to a nearby hospital on Fr...
August 20, 2024
Fueling the busy student-athlete
Student-athletes have a lot on their plates. But that should be even more reason to ensure they are fueling properly to perform at their peak. For a recent story with Kettering Health, Dr. Cindy Cassell, a sports medicine clinical dietitian, detai...
August 20, 2024
Are you more likely to suffer a concussion on grass or artificial turf?
Are concussions more likely to occur on grass fields or artificial turf? A recent study of Texas middle and high school football players sought to answer that very question. The study found that football athletes were more likely to suffer a concu...
July 30, 2024
How SDSU Football develops championship-caliber players
We have a saying at the South Dakota State University Football Program: “Committed. Invested. Developed.” It’s a declaration that we will work with full intention to make you the best version of yourself. As a developmental program, you must fu...
June 10, 2024
Cross-training for sport-specific athletes
Among youth sports, a hot topic is whether or not athletes should play multiple sports throughout the year. Playing multiple sports will improve strength, coordination, and conditioning. This is a way for athletes to avoid overtraining and create mus...
May 22, 2024
Hiring an athletic trainer to your department
Hiring an athletic trainer for your school is one of the most important hires an athletic director makes in his or her career. Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who are specifically trained to care for injuries and illnesses suffered ...
April 23, 2024
The telltale signs of heat-related illness in student-athletes
With summer right around the corner, it's important to keep in mind the signs of heat-related illness in your student-athletes. Each year, an estimated 240 people die from heat-related illnesses, and heat stroke is the third-ranked cause of death ...
April 8, 2024
Maine Athletics unveil new fueling station
Maine Athletics, in conjunction with Hannaford Supermarkets, is excited to officially announce the opening of the Black Bears Fueling Station in Memorial Gymnasium. "We are excited to continue to enhance the student-athlete experience at UMaine wi...
April 8, 2024
Study: suicide second-leading cause of death for college athletes
University of Washington researchers have shared the findings from a 20-year study on the mental health of college student-athletes. The findings show that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for college-aged student-athletes with the...
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