Feb 1, 2023NCAA Survey: Increased Focus on Mental Health for Coaches
In an NCAA-led survey, more than 80 percent of head, assistant, and associate coaches across all three divisions reported spending more time discussing mental health with student-athletes than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. At... more »
Jan 26, 2023Dealing with Upper Arm Injuries
Injuries to the upper arm muscles and tendons are most common in men 30–50, but women may also experience them. If the tendon ruptures, you may feel a tearing sensation and actually hear a pop,... more »
Jan 26, 2023What is Athletic Heart Syndrome?
Heart health and athletic endurance go hand-in-hand. “Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, enabling it to pump a greater volume of blood with each heartbeat,” said Dr. Deepak Bhatt, editor of the Harvard Heart Letter, in a... more »
Jan 25, 2023Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association, Great American Media Services announce publishing partnership
Great American Media Services (GAMS), publisher of Training & Conditioning and Coach & A.D. magazines, and the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a publishing... more »
Jan 25, 2023Study Suggests 10 Minutes of Moderate Physical Activity Helps Brain Health
A new study strapped activity monitors to the thighs of nearly 4,500 people in the United Kingdom and tracked their 24-hour movements for seven days. Researchers then examined how participants' behavior affected their short-term memory,... more »
Jan 24, 2023The Importance of Plyometric Training for Runners
Plyometrics are fast, explosive jumping movements that help build muscle strength. Training your fast-twitch muscles to respond more quickly and powerfully is something that all runners will see benefits from. A recent story from RunnersWorld.com... more »
Jan 19, 2023Army ATC Saves Hockey Player’s Life after Inadvertent Neck Slash
When an Army hockey player had his neck slashed inadvertently during a hockey game against Sacred Heart, the Black Knights athletic trainer's quick actions saved a life in early January. Rachel Leahy, a second-year athletic... more »
