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November 20, 2020

40 Under 40 Perspective: People Over Performance

by Nick Mascioli athletic performance Second Baptist School

I have been fortunate enough to be in the field of athletics for the past seven years. It has created an avenue for me to pursue a full-time career, perform meaningful work, and help impact student-athletes and people regularly. I can honestly say th...

November 19, 2020

Iron Sharpens Iron: Calloused Hands, Bloody Knuckles & a Fire in your Heart

by Ken Mannie

As with most of you, I’ve derived a lot of the motivation for my life from family members. In my family, the main source of inspiration was my grandfather, Gabriel. Stern, stubborn, and strong as an ox in many ways, he was a card-carrying advocate ...

November 1, 2020

Freemotion launches the 22 SERIES powered by iFit®, the ultimate cardio experience for athletes and gym-goers

by Jess Schmidt

{Sponsored} Freemotion Fitness has launched its new iFit®-powered 22 SERIES – a revolutionary cardio range providing the first truly interactive, connected fitness experience for athletic fitness centers and commercial facilities. The 22 SERIE...

October 29, 2020

IHSA: Basketball Season Rolls On Despite Governor’s Orders

by Wesley Sykes

Despite guidelines given by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the state public health officials that put winter sports on an indefinite hold and moved basketball to a "higher-risk sport", the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Wed...

October 21, 2020

Current Innovations with Stem Cells & Platelet-Rich Plasma

by Nick Friar

When it comes to innovative treatment options, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy comes up a lot. But what is the level of understanding of these regenerative medicines among the average person? The goal of regenerative medicine is to s...

October 14, 2020

Iron Sharpens Iron: Love, Trust, & Respect

by Ken Mannie

Love, Trust, and Respect — This segment is being written on June 21st, Father’s Day. A day rightfully reserved for honor and gratitude to dad, and those who fill the void when needed — mentors, teachers, other family members, and anyone who cho...

October 1, 2020

Study: Early Sports Participation in Girls Show Improved Attentiveness

by Wesley Sykes

A new Canadian study suggests that girls — and not boys — who participate actively in school sports in middle childhood show improved behavior and attentiveness in early adolescence. The study was published in "Preventative Medicine" and led b...

September 28, 2020

ADs and ATCs: 4 Ways The Relationship Helps Bolster the Health of Student-Athletes

by Dr Chris Hobbs and Tyler Hamilton

The role of certified athletic trainers (ATC) in high schools has steadily evolved. An awareness of legal liabilities for schools, the inherent risks of sport-participation, and a growing body of knowledge on student-athlete safety has created a thre...

September 9, 2020

Cal U Football Player Dies of COVID-19 Complications

by Wesley Sykes

Jamain Stephens, an NCAA Division II football player at California University of Pennsylvania, passed away this week with the university's athletic department confirming his death. It appears Stephens, a senior defensive lineman, died from complicati...

August 20, 2020

Iron Sharpens Iron: Earned, Never Given

by Ken Mannie

It was a cold, blustery Thanksgiving eve back in the late ‘80’s. At the time, I was the head strength coach for the University of Toledo. I was driving on I-80 East with my family from Toledo to Steubenville, Ohio for the holidays. My wife, ...

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