Next Man Up: How Important Is Your Team’s Star Player?
Tony Romo. Derrick Rose. Sidney Crosby. What do these players have in common? They are all stars of their respective teams, yes; but they have all also suffered season-ending injuries that ended their team’s season prematurely. At every level — from pee wee to the pros — most teams have a star player; a player […]
4 Reasons Why Thanksgiving Dinner Is Just Like Your Custom Mouthguards
Happy Thanksgiving week! In honor of everyone’s favorite binge-eating, family-bonding, football-watching holiday, let’s examine the most important part of the day: the Thanksgiving feast. But rather than simply talking turkey, let’s look at four reasons why your Thanksgiving dinner is just like your athletes’ custom mouthguards: 1. Stuffing The Turkey The turkey is the centerpiece of […]
In A Pinch And Think Any Old Mouthguard Will Do? Think Again!
True or false: When you lose or forget your mouthguard on gameday, any old mouthguard works fine as a replacement, as long as you wear one. After all, it’s more important that you don’t get a penalty than it is to be properly protected. False! While it’s easy to assume that you must wear your […]
Case Study Of Change: What To Expect When You Make Major Changes
Every coach wants to be the next Bill Walsh — a winner, sure, but more importantly an innovator who doesn’t just play by their own rules, but disrupts the status quo and changes the way the game is played. This is most evident in Philadelphia Eagles’ coach Chip Kelly. From introducing a new offensive philosophy […]
6 Scary Facts About Oral Injuries And Generic Mouthguards
Scary. Terrifying. Blood-curdling. What do these words make us think of? No, not Halloween … Oral injuries. Oral and facial injuries are no joke. Aside from being sensitive and having severely painful effects, injuries to the mouth and face are just a bloody mess. That’s because the face and mouth are two areas of the […]
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Mouthguards When Buying Equipment
When it comes to buying athletic equipment for your team, you need to make the most of your budget, and team gear may be expensive. That’s particularly true when you need to purchase one of everything for each player. But just because helmets and jerseys are more visible than protective equipment like thigh pads and […]
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