Accidents May Happen, But Proper Protection Prevents Damage
Accidents happen. It’s a simple, yet unfortunate fact of life. And being completely prepared for them is almost impossible. Thankfully, in most cases there are steps to take to make sure the damage caused by an accident is minimal; things like seat belts and airbags, or helmets and pads. Of course, when it comes to […]
Should Student-Athletes Have To Make The Grade To Compete?
A common argument against paying college athletes is that they’re already receiving payment in the form of a free education. However, that argument is a bit flawed — mostly because athletics oftentimes trump academics. It’s no secret that student-athletes, particularly those in high profile high school and collegiate programs, more-or-less get a pass academically. Whether […]
Don’t Be Fooled By Imitators: What’s A True Custom Mouthguard?
What makes a mouthguard custom? Personalization does, sure. But custom mouthguards are much more than team logos, colors and player names and numbers. The “custom” in custom mouthguards actually refers to the fit of the guard, as the most important thing about a mouthguard is the way it fits the athlete’s mouth. Why is that? […]
Strapped: The Pros And Cons Of The Mouthguard Strap Attachment
To strap or not to strap: that is the question. Should your players’ mouthguards have a strap attachment? This is a question that doesn’t seem to have a finite answer. If your league mandates a mouthguard strap, then your players likely use a mouthguard strap. But not many leagues have an official ruling on mouthguard straps. […]
Mouthguard Madness: 4 Tips To Becoming Champion Of Player Protection
It’s March, and you know what that means: its madness time! From the NCAA tournaments to NFL free agency, the playoff pushes in the NBA and NHL to baseball’s spring training and the start of all the spring sports seasons, this is one of the craziest months on the sports calendar. But let’s take a […]
Is There Still A Place For Loyalty In The Sports World?
Seeing a professional athlete — like Derek Jeter — retire from the only club he ever played for is a remarkable thing and something that doesn’t happen all that often any more. The Jeters, Tim Duncans and Tom Bradys of the sports world are truly becoming a thing of the past. And it’s not just […]
Why Do You Need Serious Protective Equipment For Serious Injuries?
If you could buy sneakers that gave you the ability to jump and dunk like LeBron James, would you buy them? If you could get a lacrosse stick that gave you the ability to never drop a pass or miss the net, would you get it? As an athlete, the answer is probably yes. You […]
Need Help With Player Development? Your Players’ Mouthguards May Help
As a coach, one of your main responsibilities and duties — whether you’re at the youth or collegiate level — is to develop your players. And that means furthering their development both in the athletic sense and on a personal level. One of the simplest ways to do that is by putting your athletes in […]
4 Reasons Coaches, Athletic Trainers And Players Fall Head-Over-Heels For Custom Mouthguards
As an athletic trainer or coach, it’s hard to get your players to fall in love with a piece of athletic equipment — especially one they’re required to wear. And that’s even truer for a piece of gear your players struggle to even like at times, such as their mouthguards. Whether your athletes “lose” their […]
When Is It Time To Throw In The Towel On Your Season?
In professional sports, when a team’s season is over — traditionally when they are mathematically eliminated from the postseason — it begins planning for the future. Sometimes that means sitting veteran players so rookies and less experienced members of the team get valuable playing time. Sometimes that means having a fire sale and trading off […]
