Much Like New Year’s Eve, The Sports World Is All About Change
As we approach a new year, we look forward to change. That’s the theme of New Year’s Eve, after all; one year changes into a new one, as we make resolutions to change and improve ourselves. Change is also a prevalent theme across the athletic landscape, as the world of sports is in a constant […]
4 Tips To Getting Your Players To Stop “Losing” Their Mouthguards
Mouthguards are a required piece of equipment for the majority of organized sports; so much so that teams may be penalized for not wearing them, or even for wearing them improperly. So why does it seem like your players are losing them at an exponential rate? Sometimes they’re dropped on the field and an athlete […]
3.5 Ways Custom Mouthguards Make The Holiday Season Even Better
The holiday season is one of, if not THE, greatest times of the year. So, how do you make it even better? Simple; give a gift the whole family enjoys. Here are 3.5 reasons why custom mouthguards are a great gift to make the holiday season even better for players, coaches, trainers and parents alike: […]
Chews To Win: Does Gum Chewing Really Improve Athletic Performance?
If you’ve sat down to watch a game on television in recent years — whether professional or otherwise — you may have noticed more and more athletes are chewing gum while they play. This is obviously more apparent in baseball and basketball, the two most naked sports; but across the athletic landscape, players appear to […]
Character vs. Athletic Ability: Which Players Are You Thankful For?
As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s time to take stock of what we’re thankful for. And if you’re in charge of a team, you are likely thankful for your players — particularly those with athletic ability; especially those with high character. It’s those high character athletes that are the leaders and role models of your team. […]
Change It Up: 3 Tips To Turn Your Season Around
Stumbling out of the gate to begin a season is tough. You, your fellow coaches and your team put in months of hard work and preparation in order to get out to a quick start to the year and sprint into the playoffs — only now, the playoffs seem like a distant possibility. But just […]
Girls’ Lacrosse At A Crossroads: Are Helmets An Answer Or A Problem?
Girls’ lacrosse is a completely different game from boys’ lacrosse. At face value, a blanket statement like that may seem misogynistic, but it is in fact true. The boys’ game is much more aggressive and violent than the version girls play, and there’s one significant difference between the two that goes beyond gender. Boys wear […]
Who Is Responsible For Player Safety: The League Or The Player?
During a November 4th Monday Night Football game between Green Bay and Chicago, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers exited the game early with a shoulder injury to his non-throwing arm. He didn’t return to the game, but was noticeably not wearing a sling on the sideline and didn’t appear to be in great pain. Did the […]
Scare Up Some Wins This Halloween With Custom Mouthguards
It’s Fall! And you know what that means — football’s in full swing, baseball is having an electric finish, ice hockey and basketball are under way and Halloween is just days away! There’s nothing better than Halloween; wearing a costume, scaring people and having fun with friends. In a way, it’s sort of like playing […]
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 […]
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