Which Sports Actually Need Mouthguards? The Answer May Surprise You
Which sports do you actually need a mouthguard for? Think about it; contact sports like football and hockey feature helmets and facemasks, while non-contact sports such as soccer and basketball don’t necessarily require players to wear a mouthguard. So really, only combat sports like boxing and MMA should truly need mouthguards, right? Wrong. Sure, the […]
Athletic Trainers And Coaches: Are Your Mouthguard Needs Being Met?
When buying athletic equipment for your players, it’s obviously important to meet their needs. That means making sure their gear is the right size, offers the proper protection and features the appropriate colors and/or logos. So where do your needs fit in, as a coach or athletic trainer? When it comes to purchasing equipment like […]
Combat Sports: How To Choose The Right Mouthguard For Your Protection
Choosing a mouthguard for your combat sport is an important, yet potentially overwhelming experience. With most combat sports lacking any type of full facial protection — whether it be a face cage or shield — finding the right mouthguard is essential. Are you striking or rolling? Are you doing both? Do you need a mouthguard […]
Sports Families: 5 Helpful Tips For Better Time Management
Time flies when you are working hard and having fun. And that’s precisely what sports families do each and every day. When your kids play youth sports, proper time management skills become a requirement. Between practices, team meetings, travel games, school, homework, work, sleep, etc. — you get the point — you’ve got a lot […]
Clear Communication: How Mouthguards Help Determine Your Team’s Success
Much like most aspects of life, communication is paramount to being successful in athletics. Whether it’s communication between coaches and players, or teammates on the field, court, pitch or ice, being able to clearly speak and hear each other is a major key for success. Coaches and team leaders spend painstaking hours getting their athletes […]