ISSUE 20.04 May/June 2010

Q&A with Dawn Hearn

Head Athletic Trainer, University of Texas-El Paso

Your Off-Season

With summer around the corner, there are plenty of ways athletic trainers can
use the upcoming "down time" to expand personal and professional horizons.

Exercise-induced bronchospasm is a surprisingly common condition that can seriously hinder an athlete's ability to perform. But in most cases, it's easy to neutralize with the right management strategies.

Facing Their Fears

High school female athletes want to train seriously, but many worry that strength training will lead to unwanted bulk. This author has found ways to alleviate those fears and teach girls that the weightroom can help them meet both performance and body goals.

Fueling for Football

As your athletes perform summer workouts to prepare for a new season on the gridiron, their nutrition choices may determine the success or failure of their training programs.

On the Doorstep

For the past two seasons, the Miami University RedHawks have been on the brink of claiming college hockey's ultimate prize. This is the conditioning and strength training program that helped get them there.