Special Focus
Adding Depth to the Field
Sport coaches rely on their teams' depth charts. Many ATCs believe the field of athletic training needs to strengthen its own depth chart by adding more diversity to its ranks.
By Laura Smith

Optimum Performance
Gaining Another Gear
We know a lot about speed, motor learning, strength, and agility, but how do you put all four together to train for game speed? The keys are proper progression and drill choice.
By Vern Gambetta

Nutrition
Does It Work?
Put some science behind the nutrition advice you give athletes by taking in this very digestile synopsis of the latest research presented at this fall's ADA symposium.
By Christopher Mohr

Treating the Athlete
Ready, Set, Refer
"Accessibility, experience, and first-class communication skills." If this doesn't describe the physicians on your referral list, it could be time to rewrite that list.
By David Hill

Student Corner
Writing a Cover Letter

Comeback Athlete Award
A New Handle
Basketball players need two hands, and Noah Brown rehabbed for over a year to regain one of his.

Competitive Edge
A Strong Swing
Michigan State shares how it reduced injuries and develops explosive power among its softball athletes.

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