Player Safety
Establishing correct exercise technique
When an individual begins their fitness journey and begins to implement weightlifting in their quest for bigger muscles, athleticism, or general health, one recurring topic vocalized is to use correct technique by utilizing a full... more »
NBA player suspended 25 games after confusing Tramadol for Toradol
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis was hit with a 25-game suspension after testing positive for Tramadol. Portis, however, claims he was mistakenly given the drug banned by the NBA after being told it was the... more »
Athletes offer platform to help with mental health struggles
A study on athlete mental health published in 2024 found that suicide is the second most common cause of death among NCAA athletes, with incidence increasing during a 20-year analysis from 2002 to 2022. Today's... more »
Strength & conditioning considerations for the multisport athlete
Designing training programs for athletes who compete in multiple sports throughout the year is a little more complicated than the individual athlete who may only play a single sport. The ability to train the multisport... more »
Q&ATC with GATA president Andy Grubbs
Andy Grubbs, MEd, ATC, LAT, joined the Hughston Foundation as Director of Athletic Training in June 2010. His primary responsibility has been the oversight of the 18 graduate assistant athletic trainers who provide medical care... more »
Pros and cons of cold water immersion
A cold plunge or cold water immersion involves partially or totally submerging yourself in cold water for a few minutes at a time. It can be as simple as sitting in a bathtub filled with... more »
Cleveland ATC indicted on sexual abuse claims
A Cleveland high school athletic trainer has been indicted and accused of sexually abusing underage student-athletes. Ryan Goughnour, 34, worked as a contracted athletic trainer at the University School Hunting Valley campus in Cleveland, OH,... more »
Alabama A&M psychologist works with athletes’ mental strength
Dr. Carlquista Slay is a two-time alumnus of Alabama A&M. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 2006 and her Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2010. With only two... more »
