2018 April (Volume XXVIII, No. 03)

Sport Specific: In-Season Gains

The author believes that training the day after a game causes players to recover more slowly than they would if they had a day off.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree with the author’s hands-on method of having the players recover during the final 10 to 15 minutes of workouts? Why or why not?

Additional Reading

Haley, A. (2012, November 29). The complete off-season football workout plan. Stack. Link

Kiesel, K., Plisky, P., & Butler, R. (2011). Functional movement test scores improve following a standardized off‐season intervention program in professional football players. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 21(2), 287-292. Link

Leadership: A Better Approach?

At Delaware, intramural and club sports occasionally hold contests on the varsity fields and courts.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree with combining athletics and recreation under one umbrella? Why or why not?

Additional Reading

Harbourne, E. (2016). Collaboration is key at UMBC. Campus Rec. Link

Scott, D. K. (1997). Managing organizational culture in intercollegiate athletic organizations. Quest, 49(4), 403-415. Link

Optimum Performance: Caught in a Crowd

The author suggests looking to the sports medicine staff as an ally while running a strength and conditioning program on your own.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree or disagree with the author’s view that interns can be beneficial for strength and conditioning in a small school setting? Why or why not?

Additional Reading

Marnich, B. (2017). Ballin’ on a budget: A real world guide to running your strength program with limited resources, TrainHeroic. Link

Dorgo, S. (2009). Unfolding the practical knowledge of an expert strength and conditioning coach, International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 4(1), 17-30. Link

Career Paths: Opting for Surgery

All of the certifications that allow athletic trainers to assist in surgery come with additional training in standard operating room procedures.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree that athletic trainers are a good fit for assisting with surgeries? Why or why not?

Additional Reading

Polonchek, J. (2004) Evolution of an athletic trainer. National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Link

Pecha, F.Q., Xerogeanes, J.W., Karas, S.G., Himes, M.E., & Mines, B.A. (2013) Comparison of the effect of medical assistants versus certified athletic trainers on patient volumes and revenue generation in a sports medicine practice. Sports Health, 5(4), 337-339. Link