This week…
@BuffaloBills AT staff were presented the Pat Tillman Award for Service for saving Damar Hamlin’s life on arguably the biggest stage.
@PatrickMahomes was named male athlete of the year. He gave huge credit to his AT staff this year for keeping him healthy while
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- So, for MO fall sports we have 8-15 football coaches, 3-4 softball coaches, 3-4 volleyball coaches, 3-4 soccer coaches, and 3-4 cross country coaches for a rough estimate of 250-300 student athletes. For those same athletes, we have 1 (maybe 2 if lucky) athletic trainer. That
- Football players (all athletes really) After game day, take care of your body! Proper recovery is key to peak performance! Prioritize: 😴 Sleep (go to bed) 🍽️ Eat real food (not fast food) 🚰 Hydrate (water or sports drink) 🚭 No smoking (nicotine or weed) 🚫 No alcohol (yk,
- Family. Love. Accountability. Strength. Honesty. 💯 ⚡️FLASH ⚡️ As athletes and men, it’s easy to focus on what happens on the field or job, but the qualities that define us don’t just come from the game. Family—both blood and the ones we choose—reminds us of where we come
- I had a high school kid come into clinic today after school. He said he didn’t realize it was 9/11 today because it’s the first year no one mentioned it at school. No teacher, no administrator, no other students, no one. We say every year, never forget. Well folks, it seems we
- Mater wanted to stop in and brighten your overly political X feed today.
- Red and infrared light therapy have become essential tools in sports medicine and athletic recovery. Known as photobiomodulation, this non-invasive therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. These
- ‼️PSA‼️ Positive coaching isn’t about yelling to prove a point—it’s about teaching with patience and building a strong, united team. Focus on encouragement, clear guidance, and growth both on and off the field. 🏅 Don’t make kids hate you or their sport because you are an
- Athletes: Sleep is your secret weapon! 💤 Quality rest: 🥱 Enhances recovery 💪 Muscle repair 🧠 Mental focus Goals for good sleep and recovery: ⏰ 7-9 hours a night ✅ Create a routine 📵 Avoid screens before bed. Prioritize sleep for peak performance! 🏅
- Replying to @Coachgriffin88Not understanding load management. More is not always better.
- Brett, Lightning, boss man, chief, oh captain my captain, The Don, or whatever you call him had the privilege of presenting at the @MOATA1984 annual meeting this weekend. #athletictrainer #athletictraining #sportsmedicine #photobiomodulation
- A winning mindset goes beyond the scoreboard; it’s a dedication to growth and resilience that fuels success in sports and life. Wins and losses are inevitable, but how you respond to each makes all the difference. Celebrate wins, but stay humble—use them as reminders of what
- In coaching, mentoring, sports medicine, and athletic training, the terms “service” and “serve us” reveal a subtle yet powerful difference in approach. “Service” suggests a selfless commitment to providing support, where professionals focus on the needs and transformational
- Coaches, Mentors, and Dads: Everyday Heroes or Villains in Disguise? In the lives of athletes, students, and young people, coaches, mentors, and fathers are often the everyday heroes. They don’t wear capes, but they’re a source of wisdom, compassion, guidance, and sometimes,



