player safety
July 28, 2019
MRSA: What you need to know
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and may cause skin and other infections. As with all regular staph infections, recognizing the signs and rec...
July 25, 2018
How heat acclimatization guidelines have made a difference
In 2009, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) spearheaded a task force that developed the Preseason Heat-Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics. David Csillan, a NATA member who...
November 10, 2015
U.S. Soccer recommends ban on headers for youth players
U.S. Soccer announced Monday its recommendation to ban headers for the sport's youth players in an effort to minimize the risks of concussions. [caption id="attachment_14540" align="alignright" width="284"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption] The a...
June 26, 2015
Oregon to begin requiring Heads Up Football training for coaches
Beginning in 2016, all Oregon high school football coaches will be required to enroll into the Heads Up Football program to help keep student-athletes safe on the field. The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) is the first high school athl...
May 12, 2015
Illinois association launches student-athlete safety campaign
The Illinois High School Association announced today the creation of its "Play Smart. Play Hard." campaign, designed to enhance student-athlete safety across the state. The initiative includes the launching of the Illinois Advisory Council on Play...
Let’s embark on a myth-debunking journey regarding female strength training, while at the same time shedding some light on its importance in the training paradigm.
Emphasizing strength training in women’s sports
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Because of Title IX, research dating back to the 1960s, and the welcom...