Athletic Training
WATCH: You’ll Never Believe How High This Pro Bodybuilder Can Jump
[youtube video="mGogpgQ_j3A" /] The Vertical Jump test is used at the NFL Combine to assess athleticism, and it's one of the most important events at the Combine. Although it’s a [...]
3 Steps to Alleviate a Sore Neck
One of the more common problems/injuries that I see in the athletic training clinic is a sore neck. Whether it is a lacrosse player sustaining a big hit...
10-Minute Ankle-Strengthening Program
10 Minute Ankle Strengthening Program As a Certified Athletic Trainer, one of the most common injuries that I see in sports is the inversion ankle...
Elevate Your Game at Duane Carlisle’s Elite Performance Camp
Want a taste of what it’s like to train at a Division I school? If so, check out Coach Duane Carlisle’s Elite Performance Camp. Coach Carlisle, director of performance at [...]
Styling and Profiling: Oakley MISS CONDUCT Sunglasses
Summer training can take a toll on athletes. Protecting yourself, and especially your eyes, from the sun is an important precaution for staying healthy and ready to play. For the [...]
5 Keys to Researching College Athletic Programs
Roster Visit athletic department websites to assess team rosters. A team loaded with seniors could mean early playing time, since holes in the depth chart will open after they graduate. [...]
XDrifft Functional Trainer: Develop Full-Body Strength and Mobility
XDrifft is a floor-based functional training tool that trains your entire body for movement. Built to fit snugly on both your hands and feet, the XDrifft works several different sets [...]
Differing Concussion Effects on Male and Female Athletes
Many precautions are taken to reduce head injuries in sports–from wearing helmets to implementing rules that make contact to the head illegal. However, it’s inevitable that some athletes will sustain [...]
Can Sports Injuries Be Prevented?
It’s likely that you or a teammate has succumbed to an injury during a practice or game. Very few athletes make it through a career without a trip to the [...]