During the next month, the football season will be underway across the country with the start of pre-season practices. Coaches will need to maintain depth charts to manage the large rosters that are part of the sport. Head football coaches communicate the depth chart to their assistants and coaches in various ways.  One of the …

The SPIRE Institute in Geneva Ohio is a world-class facility for training athletes. Jeff Orloff (SPIRE Institute Chief Operating Officer), John Wallace (Director of SPIRE Performance), and Thad Schultz (Director of Aquatics) spoke more about the SPIRE Institute and how they’re using NZ Manufacturing products to give their athletes an edge. Can you tell us a little bit …

Texas A&M University-Commerce announced it will equip its entire varsity full roster with the VICIS ZERO1 helmet for the upcoming 2019 football season. The ZERO1 has received the highest rating in the National Football League (NFL) and National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) helmet performance testing three years in a row. The ZERO1 is also …

Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG) President Oliver Catlin speaks about the respected third-party certification provider and its services. He discusses BSCG’s role in helping to found third-party certification and testing of dietary supplements, his father’s experience as a pioneering sports and Olympics anti-doping scientist, and how drugs can contaminate supplements and related products. For more …

The Difference Striking Machine concept was born in the weight room of Ohio State Football in 2015. Buckeyes Head Coach Urban Meyer wanted to continue upon the success of a fundamental drill implemented by Chris Ash during practice called, The Difference. It was a hand striking drill that focused on quick hand strikes and precise …

High-quality institutional sports equipment can be a strain on facility budgets if equipment needs to be replaced frequently due to purchasing incorrect products or improper installation. Check out tips from GARED Sports for getting the most out of your basketball backboards to keep them in the game for years to come! Identify Your Play Level …

American Structurepoint Architects and Central Indiana Glass & Glazing Inc. have partnered with G2L Window Systems for a new baseball stadium in Lafayette, IN. It will be adding to a long line of facilities between G2L and architect of record Dan McCloskey of American Sturcturepoint. G2L Windows are designed specifically for press and luxury boxes …

Branding is a critical aspect of remaining competitive in the business world today, and that applies just as much to education and athletics, including ballparks and baseball teams at all levels, as it does to any other type of business. Your brand is a large part of your identity, and it’s important to treat it …

Retractable banner stands are a quick and easy way to display information. Its simple set-up and take-down make this lightweight stand convenient for any event. Cabana Banners offers retractable banner stands for school athletic departments and events, and can customize the graphics on these banners to fit the needs of your school. Click here to …

New scoreboards and video displays create an exciting game day experience, but this impressive technology can seem out of reach for some schools. It doesn’t have to be. Daktronics Sports Marketing (DSM), a division of Daktronics, is here to help. Watch the video to see how our team makes seemingly unobtainable projects a reality for …

Spalding is offering a Volleyball Upright Padding Special through July 31. Buy a Spalding competition upright package and net, and you receive Spalding’s SV210’s padding for free. The special promotion allows you to select one of the following volleyball net systems: • 438-20 Elite™ Steel Upright Package • 438-433 Elite™ Aluminum Upright Package • 438-274 …

The Vision Pro Telescopic Portable Net System from SNA Sports is perfect for tournaments or facilities where floor sleeves are impractical. The Vision Pro includes a pair of low-profile padded bases, Telescopic Pro II posts, winch, international competition net, antennae, sideline markers, net storage bag, transport dolly, and post safety padding. Click here for more information.

This municipality was looking for a way to improve their outdoor basketball court using HomeCourt sport tiles from Mateflex. The court was installed in a matter of a few days, featuring vibrant color choices that are truly eye-catching, making this an incredible investment. Homecourt is one of several options that Mateflex supplies for courts that can be …

The NCAA just wrapped up its women’s sand volleyball championship in May in Gulf Shores, Alabama. UCLA triumphed, making this the school’s 117th NCAA championship in its win over rival USC in the final. Matches played out on network TV and were followed online as well. All of this is expected to build on the …

The SwimEx 1500 T combines state-of-the-art technology with unsurpassed construction for the ultimate therapy pool.  Introduced in spring 2018, the pool was created at the request of Denver Broncos director of sports medicine, Steve “Greek” Antonopulos. “The pool is awesome!” says Antonopulos. “We are so pleased with the design! It is great to be able to get 3-4 players …

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved hydration breaks for NCAA soccer games starting with the upcoming season. These hydration breaks will happen at a set time during each half of both men’s and women’s soccer games. The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules Committee proposed this hydration break rule in March 2019. This proposal came after …

A recently-announced study of 21 high school football programs wearing the VICIS Zero1 helmet indicated a statistically significant reduction in concussions compared to two previous seasons. Researchers from Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center at the University of Washington conducted a survey examining involving high school football coaches in which the VICIS Zero1 helmet was used …

What started as a campaign has grown into an unofficial corporate motto for the constant yearning to improve. At Matrix, “Believe in Better” means that there is no finish line. The company can always strive to work harder, take ideas farther, do more. Matrix dwells in that luminous intersection of continuous hope, constant inspiration and …

Safe return-to-play decisions could depend on accurate, objective balance measurements. Biodex now offers the FreeSway Handles for the NEW Balance System™ SD. Like balance training wheels, the handles “float” securely within support rings to provide security without impeding balance assessment. Plus, deliver high-repetition balance training with the NEW Recovery Rapids Game – the river rapids …

  Aquatic-based therapy offers a healing medium and therapeutic components that can be customized to each patient’s needs. Here are excerpts from an article written by Katie White, PT, DPT, OCS that is featured on rehabpub.com. Aquatic therapy is one of the many tools that therapists can use to assist in the healing process of …