Custom Mouthguards: Give Your Team The Performance Boost They Need
Oftentimes in this space, we mention that custom mouthguards have the ability to boost athletic performance. While it may seem hard to believe, the small piece of gear in your player’s mouth does in fact have benefits beyond protecting their teeth. Much like the nasal strips commonly worn by athletes, custom mouthguards are designed to […]
Broken Teeth: What Do You Do When A Player Injures Their Mouth?
A lot of talk in this space has focused on concussion protection and the performance-enhancing benefits of a custom mouthguard. But there is one very important aspect of player safety we haven’t discussed yet, and that’s the most obvious body part a mouthguard provides protection for: teeth. With the risk of mouth injury high, both […]
A New Attitude: Why It Seems Like Concussions Are On The Rise
If you watch SportsCenter or the sports segment of a national news program on any given night, you’re likely to see a story about the dangers of concussions and the effects head injuries have on athletes. On an almost weekly basis, we see a popular NFL or NHL player’s season get derailed by a concussion. […]
When It Comes To Mouthguards, Custom Is Worth The Cost
When pricing athletic equipment for your team, how long do you spend debating generic, boil-and-bite mouthguards for $5 a piece versus a custom mouthguard for each player at $45 a guard? Probably not long. After all, mouthguards are just one of the dozen pieces of sports equipment you need to purchase for every member of […]
Stop Getting Inferior Mouthguards And Invest In Your Players’ Protection
Boil-and-bite mouthguards are basically big chunks of rubber that make it hard for athletes to breathe or speak. They are uncomfortable, which is distracting to players during a game, and they don’t provide the proper protection for which they’re intended. Frankly, if it were up to your players, they simply wouldn’t wear them. So why […]
The 4 “Do’s” And “Don’ts” Of Team Gear And Apparel
Imagine a team bus pulling up to your stadium or arena. As the players and coaches get off the bus, you notice that everyone is dressed differently, in their own individual style of clothing. What’s your first impression of that team? Now imagine another team bus pulling up to your stadium or arena. As the […]
5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Team’s Athletic Performance
One of the clear objectives for any coach or athletic trainer is to get the most out of their athletes. From motivation and training techniques to game preparation and diet, you want to do everything in your power to ensure your players reach their peak athletic performance come game time. Here are five simple ways […]
Concussion Prevention: Your 6-Step Guide To Protecting Your Players (Part 2)
Now that we’ve covered the basics of concussion prevention — getting the right equipment and making sure it fits correctly, proper hitting and contact techniques — it’s time to learn a little more about the effects of concussions and how to keep your players safe from further injury. If you didn’t read Part 1 of […]
Concussion Prevention: Your 6-Step Guide To Protecting Your Players (Part 1)
A serious blow to the head has the potential to leave an athlete with significant physical and mental problems years after they’ve hung up their cleats, sneakers or skates. We see it far too often — most recently, it’s been the focal point of the NFL’s $765 million concussion settlement with former players — and […]
Advancements In Sports Equipment: All-Stars Or All Advertising?
There’s no debating the fact that sports equipment has evolved tremendously over the years. We’ve seen wooden hockey sticks replaced by lightweight composites, heavy “sweater” jerseys abandoned for sweat-wicking uniforms and pieces of chewed-on rubber being upgraded to comfortable, personalized mouthguards. It’s amazing to see the advancements in sports equipment technology, and you’d have to […]
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