Your Guide To Getting The Proper Protection For Your Particular Sport
While mouthguards may seem like a simple piece of athletic equipment, there are actually many different options available to you and your players. And, depending on your sport, the level of protection you need may vary. Proper protection starts with a minimum of 4 mm of material in the important impact zones — the areas […]
Making An Impression: 4 Tips For Your Custom Mouthguard
Now that you’ve placed your order for your custom mouthguard, what comes next? It’s time for your impression! Making an impression is the first step to completing your custom mouthguard and completing your game face. Your impression allows the manufacturer to make an exact replica of your mouth in order for your custom mouthguard to match your individual mouth structure. […]
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 […]
