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D-III Weighs Drug Prevention Options
The NCAA has completed its Division III drug education and testing pilot program, and now must decide if–and how–it will alter its future deterrence plans. Currently, the association tests D-III athletes for performance enhancing and recreational drugs only at championship events, though individual schools may choose to further test their own student-athletes.
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With summer around the corner, there are plenty of ways athletic trainers can
use the upcoming “down time” to expand personal and professional horizons.

By Kenny Berkowitz

Kenny Berkowitz is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at: [email protected].

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Exercise-induced bronchospasm is a surprisingly common condition that can seriously hinder an athlete’s ability to perform. But in most cases, it’s easy to neutralize with the right management strategies.
By Dr. Jonathan Parsons

Jonathan Parsons, MD, FCCP, is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Ohio State University and Associate Director of the OSU Asthma Center. He can be reached at: [email protected].

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High school female athletes want to train seriously, but many worry that strength training will lead to unwanted bulk. This author has found ways to alleviate those fears and teach girls that the weightroom can help them meet both performance and body goals.
By Ryan Johnson
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As your athletes perform summer workouts to prepare for a new season on the gridiron, their nutrition choices may determine the success or failure of their training programs.
By Dr. Kris Clark

Kris Clark, PhD, RD, FACSM, is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Sports Nutrition at Pennsylvania State University, where she coordinates nutrition planning for more than 800 varsity athletes. She can be reached at: [email protected].