The oldest continuously operating college in Texas is in the midst of a modern makeover. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) recently selected a state-of-the-art AstroTurffield for the new football stadium that is headlining a massive renovation project. Installation of the artificial surface will follow the completion of stadium construction this spring in anticipation of ...
The SPEEDY 108 Bleacher by Kay Park is a great solution to multiple field seating shortages. Each unit is 7 rows, 27 ft long, seats 108 spectators, can be moved from one area to another by conventional vehicle and set up by one person in under 10 minutes. These handy seating units have electric folding ...
CytoSport, one of the largest sports nutrition companies in the U.S. and maker of Muscle Milk, announced the 22 high school athletic programs that will receive grants this year as part of the Muscle Milk Recovery Grant Program. The program accepted applications from May through November and received more than 600 submissions from high schools ...
Russell Brands announced the second annual “Fight Like Dylan Award,” which honors the courageous life of Dylan Rebeor, a terminally ill football player whose last wish was for new equipment for his teammates. In honor of Dylan’s character, courage and consideration of others, Russell will donate apparel and equipment via a $50,000 grant to one high school team that ...
Metromedia Technologies, Inc. announced an exclusive partnership with PosterProps™ , developer of a patented lightweight, digitally-printed material that clips over posters to create a spectacular 3D prop. PosterProps can be fashioned into any shape or size, and unlike traditional hard props, require no special equipment or crews to install, reducing both time and expense. PosterProps market ...
The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has screened more than 500 artificial turf fields in California for lead, in response to concerns that some older turf fields may have high levels of lead. CEH has posted an online map showing lead levels for more than 300 California fields in 18 counties that are publicly accessible, and the good news ...
CytoSport, the largest sports nutrition company in the U.S. and maker of Muscle Milk, announced the launch of the Muscle Milk Recovery Grant Program which will provide up to $250,000 in grants to help rebuild and revitalize high school athletic programs around the country. Submissions for high school programs will be accepted on the Muscle ...
Many high schools across the nation face similar storage issues: not enough room to house the gear, not enough budget to purchase a brand-new storage system, and the mess keeps getting bigger and bigger. FootballCoachDaily.com recently visited Fort Atkinson (Wis.) HS to check out its storage systems, which were manufactured and installed by Spacesaver Corporation. ...
Bleacher manufacturer Dant Clayton and banner company Britten have formed a strategic partnership intended to bring new advertising revenue to schools and stadiums. Dant Clayton’s grandstands and bleachers will now be “Advertising Enabled,” OEM-equipped with Britten’s proprietary banner display hardware. The timing for the new offering is superb, given the state of cash-strapped school districts. ...
The Mondo professional-grade artificial turf system constructed for football combines the ultimate in performance, safety, environmental stewardship and reduced life cycle costs. 50 mm 3NX monofilament fiber Mondo compared 11 different types of fibers, in order to find a new polymer able to optimize: Molecular alignment and orientation Long-term consistency of technical characteristics Resiliency Friction ...
Get prepared for the new season in less than 30 minutes Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports is a...
by Terry Shea, Quarterbacks Coach First and foremost, quarterback is a leadership position. Until that base is covered, all...
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world’s largest association of neurologists who treat brain injuries such as concussion,...
Unequal Technologies unveiled a new suite of supplemental head padding (SHP) available for athletes in multiple sports. Responding to...
The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Board of Trustees conducted its summer meeting April 29-30 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mack...
More than 900 youth football leagues across the United States representing more than 200,000 players have committed to the...
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