Peak Performance: Are You Able To Deliver Consistent Results?
Are you able to consistently maintain peak performance, or do you crack under pressure? What a rush it is — being thrust into a high-pressure situation, a chance to play at the highest level you’ve ever reached, and then truly delivering a peak performance — simply playing the best of your life. It’s been seen […]
Why It’s The Cut Of Your Mouthguard You Should Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving?
This Thursday is Thanksgiving, a time to give thanks and think about what matters most to us. While there are many reasons to be thankful for your custom mouthguard, just like your turkey dinner this Thursday, none are more important than the cut or the cut style. After all, that’s what makes your mouthguard YOURS. […]
Election 2016: What Did This Election Teach Us About Mouthguards?
This week, we got to celebrate what makes this country great: the democratic process. No matter who you voted for this past Tuesday, we can all agree on one thing: the 2016 election is finally over! While it was a long and grueling cycle, the election did teach us a few things — most of […]
Pros And Cons: Should Coaches Micromanage Or Let Players Freelance?
How much influence should a coach have on the flow of a game? As a coach, you obviously want to install a certain style of play and pace, sets of plays and structure to the way your team plays the game. Yet game flow varies from sport-to-sport — as ice hockey obviously has a much […]
13 Reasons Why Your Mouthguard Should Spook You
It’s almost Halloween — the scariest, spookiest and most terrifying time of year! Time for jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, ghosts and ghouls; but, if you don’t have a custom mouthguard, the most ghoulish thing you’ll see this October 31st is in your gym bag. Let’s take a look at 13 reasons why your outdated mouthguard should spook […]
Game Preparation: 3 Tips To Help Your Team Get Off To A Fast Start
In sports, it’s how you finish a game that matters most — particularly when you’re on the winning side. And it’s much easier to finish strong, when your team gets off to a fast start. Starting hot and jumping out to a quick lead gives your team a huge advantage over your opponents, as it […]
Practice Makes Perfect: Are You Using Practice Time Efficiently?
How do you get your team properly prepared and ready to execute on game day? Practice, practice, practice. But not all practices are created equal. Do you run your practices effectively and efficiently? Are you making the most out of your limited practice time? Are your players engaged in their instruction and drills? Let’s take […]
Change Of Scenery: Is It Time For You To Move On To A New Team?
It’s the first day of autumn and that means change. The leaves are starting to change colors, the temperature is beginning to drop and every store now offers something “pumpkin.” The changing seasons are a good time to think about a change of scenery. It’s unfortunate, but sometimes players and coaches simply need to move […]
The Gag Reflex: Why Do Mouthguards Cause Gagging And How To Avoid It
One of the biggest complaints that athletes have about wearing mouthguards is that they are uncomfortable. And a lot of times that’s because their mouthguards make them gag. Gagging of any kind is obviously going to be uncomfortable, and it’s certainly something players don’t want to experience on the field, court or ice. So, why […]
Sitting Out The Preseason Doesn’t Protect Players … It Hurts Them
It’s the start of another NFL season, and along with it comes complaints about the preseason. This year, just like every year in the past, the debate over the length and necessity of the NFL’s exhibition season rages on. Too many games. Too few stars. Too many injuries. Why do we need it? The preseason, […]
