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February 19, 2021

Athlete & Coach Mentorship Programs Now Available On-Demand

Champion Conduct LLC today announced the launch of its transformational conduct and character-building mentorship program that brings lessons from some of the biggest names in sports to competitors at the high school, collegiate, and professional lev...

February 5, 2021

No-Contact Hydration System Reaches Super Bowl

by Wesley Sykes

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana-based business Wheelin’ Water, LLC, recently developed a new sports hydration system that requires no physical contact for users to operate it. The Wheelin’ Water No Contact, Hands-Free System, whi...

June 4, 2020

Atlanta Falcons coach advises high school coaches on racial tension, coronavirus

by Wesley Sykes

Jess Simpson has spent the better part of his adult life as a football coach in the state of Georgia. He served 22 years at Buford High School, including 12 as the head coach, winning seven state titles in charge, and three more as a coordinator. ...

May 6, 2020

NAIA, NFL launches plan for women’s flag football in college

by Wesley Sykes

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the NFL took a giant leap towards adding women's flag football as a sanctioned collegiate sport. On Monday, May 4, the two organizations announced their future plans to have the spor...

April 16, 2020

Steve Kerr, Pete Carroll exchange coaching advice on new podcast

by Wesley Sykes

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll had some wise coaching advice for Golden State head coach Steve Kerr when he took over the Warriors in 2014. And to Kerr's surprise, Carroll's coaching advice had nothing to do with X's and O's. [caption...

August 2, 2017

NFL rookie melts trophies to make weights for Florida high school

by Kevin Hoffman

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette wants his accomplishments to inspire others, and he's taking a unique approach to do it. Fournette, who was chosen with the fourth overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, collected roughly ...

July 10, 2017

NFL awards $2.6M grant to study concussion rehabilitation

by Kevin Hoffman

The NFL is helping to fund the first large-scale study into the most effective ways to rehabilitate young athletes who have suffered a concussion. The University of North Carolina was awarded a $2.6 million grant for the project, which is expecte...

June 22, 2017

Former NFL QB Chad Pennington calls specialization a ‘disservice’

by Kevin Hoffman

Add former NFL quarterback Chad Pennington to the growing list of professional athletes who are not a fan of sport specialization. [caption id="attachment_24172" align="alignright" width="265"] Former NFL quarterback Chad Pennington.[/caption] ...