Trinity’s Quin Patterson stays continuously educated, deftly manages people and budget resources and willingly embraces new equipment and tech.
Custom Equipment Continues Advancement
As the need to better protect student-athletes intensifies across all sports, the role of custom-fit helmets, shoulder pads and footwear continues its expansion.
Custom Equipment Demands Custom Management
Whether it’s helmets custom-fit to each player, shoulder pads, shoes or any other equipment, custom equipment leads to better performance and safety.
Equipment Management: Prepare For Season’s End At The Beginning
Part of preparing for the season is preparing for the end of the season. Your equipment manager can help you finish strong and prepare for the coming year.
Strong Relationships, Innovation Key To Athlete Safety
Equipment managers must build relationships with athletes, pay special attention to their history, and leverage innovative equipment to increase safety.
Moving Football Equipment And Solving Storage Issues
Whether it’s practice or a game, University of Wisconsin Badgers equipment manager Sam Wrobel is responsible for making sure the team has what it needs.
Safety, Testing Crucial In New Equipment Selection
The No. 1 rule for football coaches at every level of the game doesn’t show up in your typical rulebook. The rule is, keep your players safe.
Kevin Kelley: Proper Equipment Selection Reduces Risk
For the 2018 season, Kevin Kelley and the Pulaski Academy decided to take a hard look at new helmets for the entire football program. Here’s what happened.
Repetition Required: Mater Dei’s Boese Demands Attention To Detail
Leo Boese’s rules on equipment usage are hard and fast, and he expects student-athletes to follow them. But he must remain steadfast in educating players.
Equipment Conversations Key To Athlete Safety
Dan Matthiesen starts educating players on the details of equipment safety early in their careers at Cal. In fact, his education begins with recruits.
Equipment Management: Planning For Away Games
Planning far enough in advance sets great equipment managers apart from the good ones. Planning for everything defines a quality equipment manager.
Helmet Fitting For Football Coaches
It’s important for football coaches, in particular, to understand how to properly fit a football helmet. The helmet is the first line of defense for a player’s head, and a properly fitted helmet can decrease the likelihood of a head injury.