Athletes are often faced with intense competitions, losing games and stressful situations, and one organization wants to recognize students who can shine outside of that. “About 98 percent of kids who play high school sports won’t go on to play in college, but they all will go on to be productive members of society,” says...
When one thinks about sports their family and friends could participate in, a litany of ideas come to mind. However, individuals overlook many sports due to the lack of exposure to them, either in the media or in real life. One of these underrated sports is tennis. Above the Net is a program that aims...
The demands of sports like football or basketball are well-known regarding athletic training. However, there are other, often less traditional sports where young athletes push their bodies to the limit, requiring certified athletic trainers (ATs) to adopt specialized approaches. Dance and gymnastics are prime examples of such unique sports. These activities demand extensive training hours...
By day, you can find Caleb and Erin Flood working or spending time together and with their three dogs. At night they may be spotted swinging axes heavy in competition. “Anytime we go, I say we’re not married, we’re not together,” explains Erin Flood. “We love bullying each other when we’re in deep competition,” adds...
Given the warm temperatures this summer, it is important for parents to know the signs of heat-related illnesses and what to look for when their athletes are exercising or playing in the sun. Dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are heat-related illnesses that may occur in growing athletes if they are not prepared...
In cold weather, bodies lose heat faster than they can produce it, which can lead to serious health problems like hypothermia or frostbite. Child and teen athletes who participate in or attend cold-weather sports may be at risk for these and other cold-related illnesses or injuries. “While anyone practicing or competing in cold temperatures is...
Soccer coach Tim Gilbert wants his players to move on to become college — and maybe even professional — athletes one day, but more importantly, he wants them to go on to be great human beings. Since he was young, he’s helped coach his brother, then later his son and hosts of other kids over...
Justin Phongsavanh is no ordinary local resident. He’s a Paralympian. A Paralympic bronze medalist and world record javelin thrower who now calls Henry County home. But how did this man, born and raised in the Midwest, make his way to Georgia? “The reason why I picked Georgia is I could not do snow anymore,” says...
Scott Mayo and Matt Settle have known each other for over twenty years, playing high school baseball against each other. Settle played for Stockbridge High School and Mayo for Union Grove. Both men went on to play college baseball. Over the years, the two Henry County men always envisioned going into business together in some...
Strong Rock Christian School’s 2023 varsity baseball team has brought home a state championship. It was an incredible May night in the North Georgia mountains. Strong Rock had just lost the second game in a three-game series, leaving them 1-1 against Bethlehem Christian Academy. Both the Patriots coaches and players dug deep and committed to...