Would You Sign The Mouthguard Declaration Of Independence?
240 years ago, our forefathers declared independence from tyranny and oppression. In 2016, it’s your turn! Independence Day is just a few short days away, so in honor of July 4th, let’s take a look at reasons behind declaring independence from your oppressively outdated stock or boil-and-bite mouthguard. Here is the Mouthguard Declaration of Independence: […]
Will Eliminating Contact From Sports Produce The Results We Want?
Across the country — from youth leagues and high schools, to the collegiate level and the pros — hard contact is being eliminated from sports of both the contact and non-contact variety. While it stands to reason that removing or limiting violent plays from the field, court or ice is going to help keep players […]
Mouthguards And Protection: The Only Three Facts You Need To Know
In 2016, we live in a world of infinite options, choices and customization for nearly everything that you own. And that’s certainly the case when it comes to mouthguards — particularly custom mouthguards that are unique and feature personalized logos, colors and text. But that may distract from what is really important about your mouthguard. […]
Want To Be LeBron James? Here’s What Makes A Team Gladiator Athlete
With a lead in the series, the Golden State Warriors may be on their way to winning their second straight NBA championship against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But that shouldn’t diminish the greatness of LeBron James. As you may know, LeBron has reached his sixth straight NBA Finals — a feat that hasn’t been accomplished in […]
Star Players: Is Your Talented Athlete With Character Issues Worth It?
Talent trumps all, right? In sports, as in life, those with supreme talent usually rise to the top. However, extremely talented people are sometimes difficult people; and when it comes to teams sports, difficult personalities cause problems. Selecting the best player available for your team is always the best choice, but what happens when the […]
Custom Braces Mouthguards: The Only Protection For Your Investment
Your braces are an important investment. For your parents, the investment is financial; for you, it’s one of time and social awkwardness. But aside from the high cost and mouth full of metal, the real investment is the one you’re making towards a perfect, winning smile. So, shouldn’t you want to protect that investment? When […]
Team Sports: How To Say Goodbye To The Problem Player
Every team needs some personality. And that typically means employing a player or two with a colorful persona or eccentric behaviors. While these athletes keep things light and may take some of the pressure off of their quieter teammates, they have the ability to cause problems and divide the locker room. And a divided or […]
Do Professional Athletes Actually Make Good Role Models?
Professional athletes — for better and worse — are role models. It simply comes with the territory. Maybe it’s because they are larger than life, and closer to super heroes than most other human beings. Maybe it’s because they make millions of dollars and frequently appear on television. Maybe it’s because most children dream of […]
Keeping Score: Is Fun Or Winning More Important To Youth Sports?
Keeping score is the essence of sports. It’s what competition and games are all about and it’s how we measure ourselves against one another. But not every sports league keeps score. As you may know, many youth leagues around the country simply let athletes play until time expires, never tallying the points for each team. […]
3 Ways Custom Mouthguards Help Your Team Win. No, Seriously!
It may be hard to believe, but mouthguards actually have the ability to help your team in the win column. Sounds crazy, right? How could a simple piece of athletic equipment propel you to more wins? Let’s take a look at three ways how custom mouthguards mean more wins: 1. Keep Players In The Game […]
