The Top 3 (and-a-half) Things To Look For In A Mouthguard
With an estimated five million teeth knocked out each year related to sports and recreation activities in the U.S., it’s important you take every precaution possible to protect your athletes. That’s why mouthguards have become a requirement in the majority of sports leagues, from youth sports to the collegiate level and up through the professional […]
3 Red Flags That Your Season May Be Headed For Trouble
It may be early in the year, but by now, you likely have some kind of feel for your team and for how the season is going to go. You may even still be undefeated! But are there any warning signs you should be looking for? Is there a way to tell if your season […]
Want Your Team To Be Atop The Leader Board? Follow The Leader!
Good leadership is important. And that’s an understatement. You likely don’t need to be told about the importance of leadership, but when it comes to your team, strong leadership may be the most essential factor for your championship hopes. And with your season getting underway, it’s time for the leaders on your team to start […]
How Does It Work? Your Comprehensive Guide To Custom Mouthguards
As frequent readers may know, this space is often used to discuss the differences between mouthguards, whether they’re generically produced or custom-made (just see here, here and here). But you still may be wondering: how exactly does the whole “custom mouthguard” thing work? What happens when you place an order for custom mouthguards? How are […]
3 Reasons Why Custom Mouthguards Make Labor Day More Relaxing
It’s easy to get anxious as we approach the Labor Day weekend. For one thing, the summer is somehow coming to a close — how did it fly by so quickly?! And that means the end of vacations, getting back to school and the beginning of a new athletic season. But while the thought of […]
5 Tips To Make Sure Your Team’s Mouthguards Last
Sports seasons are long and arduous, and the last thing you want to think about as an athletic trainer or coach is replacing athletic equipment, particularly after the season begins. Yet, by mid-season you’ll likely find yourself replacing one player’s facemask, while three others need new mouthguards and another player lost his shoes. Stop wasting […]
Athletic Equipment: 3 Tips For Getting The Best Bang For Your Buck
As an athletic trainer or team coach, you only have so much in your budget to use on athletic equipment for your players. But those costs add up quickly. $120 for a pair of cleats. $50 on a sweat-wicking shirt. $250 for a new, lighter lacrosse stick. The numbers just keep piling up until they […]
Chews To Lose: Why Do Athletes Complain About Their Mouthguards?
As a coach, athletic trainer or parent, there are two very common complaints you hear frequently when it comes to your players’ mouthguards: “my mouthguard is chewed up” or “my mouthguard is lost.” Athletes chew up or lose their mouthguards almost as much as they actually wear them. These are by far the two most […]
3 Key Ingredients To A Successful Season
Whether you’re a coach, athletic trainer or athlete, getting your season off to a good start is of great importance. Now that you know what you want to achieve in the upcoming season, and with the new year just around the corner, it’s time to take the next step towards making those goals a reality. […]
5 Tips To Make Sure Next Season Is A Success
It may not feel like it, but we are blazing through summer and next season is coming up on the horizon. That means it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming year and what you’ll need to do to be prepared. Whether you’re a coach, athletic trainer or player, here are five tips you need […]
