Staff Meeting
Letter from Publisher
Words of Wisdom from legendary Paul Brown
News and Notes -John McKay passes away...New information on concussions in the NFL... San Diego State to change mascot...ACC will not play on Fridays... Jack Elway is gone... MAC decides to play championship game in the west...Raiders get dumped on by jury... Fassel has surgery... Citrus Bowl agrees to have SEC and Big 10 opponents... Navy-Army out of Philly for 2002... Clemson self-imposes... NFL finally announces realignment plan for the 2002 campaign... Senior Bowl gets a new sponsor... Dolphin personnel chief to stay... Eagles add Mike Kelly... Millersville gets a new head man... Charley Pell dies after bout with cancer... Schudel new coach at Central Connecticut... ESPN buys Vegas game... Selmon the new AD at South Florida
NFL Europe Coaching Staffs for 2001
High School Notes
Spotlight
The Protector... - As head athletic trainer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Todd Toriscelli is in charge of everything for his athletes. He discusses the proper role of an athletic trainer and what he has seen throughout his career at Kansas State, Miami, Stanford and Tampa.
By Jane Musgrave
The Truth About Turf - For years, myths about the safety and effectiveness of artificial turf have hovered over the world of football. Now, the fields made of synthetic materials are more diverse and much safer than many would assume or even believe.
By Steve Silverman
Everyone on the Same Page -The proper reporting of the injury is of paramount importance to medical staff members for the future treatment of the athlete. Here's a "how to" look at what must be done after an injury on the football field.
By Jerry Kolowski, ATC
Lion Heart - Prior to an injured athlete getting back on the playing field, he must undergo rehab. What a coach says and how he motivates his player will often determine the player's attitude and ultimate success.
By Kent P. Falb, ATC, PT
H2O - Back in the day, coaches thought water breaks were for sissies. In today's world, proper hydration isn't a luxury, but an absolute mandate for effective and safe performance.
By NATA Staff
Emergency Situations - The first few seconds after an injury are crucial. What is a coach's role and how should he prepare himself for this situation.
By Ron Courson, ATC, PT, NREMT-I
Little on Size, Big on Protection - Some players overlook mouthpieces as a vital piece of safety gear, but learn how important proper fit can be and what is out there on the market to help players.
By Dan Brett, D.D.S.
Pre-habilitation - Everyone has heard the adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Injuries in the weight room can be catastrophic, and usually avoided with proper foresight. Learn what to do and maybe, more importantly, what not to do.
By Lisa Holcomb, CSCB, Florida Atlantic University
Lightning - Get out of the way of lightning. It seems so obvious, but kids are hurt or die every year. Here's' an easy way to establish a plan of action.
By NATA Staff
Longevity - In this latest edition of our ongoing series highlighting top athletic directors, we look at Arkansas' Frank Broyles, who had great success as a coach and now seems to have even more as an administrator.
By Rod Smith
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Clinic
Attacking Quarters Coverage Through 6 Stress Points - One of the most popular defensive schemes is cover-4. However, inherent in every scheme are weaknesses. An NFL defensive insider gives a detailed look at what hurts cover-4 the most.
By AFM Research Staff
Red Raider Run Stunts - What teams do up front can dramatically affect the o-line's effectiveness. Texas Tech has employed some great stunt twists and methods to wreck havoc on opponents.
By Ron Harris, defensive line coach, Texas Tech
Technology and Equipment
New Equipment The latest products and services in the football marketplace.
Equipment Room
Innovations in goods and services.
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