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New coalition to implement EAP training for high schools
The National Football League announced the launch of The Smart Heart Sports Coalition, a collaboration among the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL, NCAA, the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Korey Stringer Institute, National Athletic... more »
Logan University Taps St. Louis Cardinals Team Physician to Head Up New ATC Master’s Program
Logan University has hired Brian Mahaffey, MD as the medical director for its brand-new Master’s in Athletic Training program, which prepares students to provide evidence-based, preventative, and rehabilitative care in many health care capacities. Dr. Mahaffey... more »
Major League Culinary Performance Nutrition
One hundred and sixty-two games over a six-month-long regular season. It’s an extended haul in Major League Baseball, and recovery throughout is pivotal to maintaining healthy and high-performing athletes. This goal is top of mind... more »
Brewers Athletic Trainer Hospitalized After Attending to Umpire
A Major League athletic trainer required assistance shortly after providing care to an umpire who was struck in the neck with an errant foul ball during the ninth inning of the Milwaukee Brewers' home game.... more »
Longtime Atlanta Braves Athletic Trainer Dies
Dave Pursley, the former athletic trainer of the Atlanta Braves, died on Sunday, according to FOX-5 Atlanta and other outlets. He is a member of the Braves Hall of Fame, joining the organization when the... more »
Mariners Use Sensor Rings To Monitor Rest, Recovery
It may not be World Series rings, the Seattle Mariners have gifted their players with some high-tech jewelry that will hopefully result in an eventual deep postseason run. The Major League ballclub has outfitted their... more »
