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Fuel Timing to Optimize Performance
Meal and nutrient timing can be key components of an athlete’s performance and recovery. When it comes to athletic performance, oftentimes the minor details lead to major payoffs. In the context of an athlete’s day, pre-, intra-, and post-exercis...
Study: One-Sport High School Athletes Prone to Injury, Burnout
High school students who focus on one sport are more likely to get injured or suffer from burnout. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests their motivation for specializing in one sport is pure: love of the game and competition. P...
Illinois Athletics Will Not Field Div. 1 Hockey Team
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has concluded its exploration of Division I men's ice hockey and, barring an unforeseen change, does not intend to add the sport, Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced. Effecti...
Rewire Fitness Launches First-to-Market Neuro Performance Mobile Platform for Athletes
Rewire Fitness announced the launch of its first-to-market neuro performance mobile platform designed to holistically quantify athlete readiness, build mental resilience, and improve mind/body recovery. To further elevate the athlete experience, Rewi...
Northwood University eSports Athlete Turns Pro
Northwood University’s Varsity Overwatch team has found many successes over the past two years, most of which can be attributed to the hard work of its players. But one player has stood out: Landon McGee. Hailing from Jupiter, Florida, this Nort...
Georgia Tech Gets OK on New Performance Center
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) recently approved Georgia Tech athletics’ plan to construct a new state-of-the-art student-athlete performance center project. The 115,000-square-foot facility, funded through Athletics...
Georgia Southern Announces Indoor Practice Facility
The Georgia Southern Athletics Department has released plans for a $12.3 million Anthony P. Tippins Family Indoor Practice Facility to be built adjacent to Allen E. Paulson Stadium that will serve all 17 NCAA-sponsored athletic programs. The transfor...
Kayvon Thibodeaux to Release NFT Trading Card ahead of NFL Draft
Former Oregon star edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, one of the top prospects heading into next month’s NFL Draft, unveiled his new trading card and silver round at The MINT Collective in Las Vegas over the weekend, an opportunity he hopes will sho...