Motdx’s Abbie McCarthy heads to a silent five-a-side football match in London with FC not alone, a team which hopes to encourage conversations around mental health.
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Athletic Support: ‘Quarterback Lacks Speed’
— Dear Athletic Support: My son is in the running for the starting quarterback spot for his high school football team. He’s a senior and the kid he’s battling with is just a sophomore. My son’s more of a pocket passer, while the sophomore is a dual-threat. Are there any specific drills we could do…
Fans Set to Enjoy a Stellar Summer of Sports
— Sports fans are in for a treat this summer with the schedule packed with a host of top-class events over the next few months. While the Olympic Games will be the highlight for many people, there are plenty of other major events taking place across the world during the summer. Soccer, horse racing, tennis,…
The Detroit Pistons’ Community Conversations Power Humanity, Locally
This month's conversation, hosted by the NBA's Pistons and joined by Detroiters looking to create high impact solutions, focuses on mental health
The Detroit Pistons organization is intent on going beyond basketball to be an institution that contributes to its local community. In order to do that effectively, it recognized that it needs input from Detroiters on the big issues they confront every day. Thus arose the concept of hosting “community conversations.” The program is only about…
Athletic Support: ‘Should Pro Athletes Talk Politics?’
I just don’t understand why athletes and their organizations have to take a stance on every little thing.
I just don’t understand why athletes and their organizations have to take a stance on every little thing.
There Is No Off-Season for the NFL, Including Its Inspire Change Program
As its teams welcome a new class of dynamic talents into the League during the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland, the NFL kicks off a season-long commitment to bridging the Digital Divide.
As its teams welcome a new class of dynamic talents into the League during the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland, the NFL kicks off a season-long commitment to bridging the Digital Divide.
Baltimore Placekicker Justin Tucker Advocates for COVID Vaccination in New University of Maryland Medical System Public Service Announcement
Football star urges public to ‘take one for the team’
Football star urges public to ‘take one for the team’
Athletic Support: ‘How To Take a Hit’
Keep your head up!
Keep your head up!
Athletic Support: ‘Trouble With a Curve’
How many pitches should a pitcher have in his arsenal in order to be competitive?
How many pitches should a pitcher have in his arsenal in order to be competitive?
A Lost Chapter In the History Of Black Baseball In New Brunswick
The presence of an all-Black baseball team in Saint John existed as early as 1886.
The presence of an all-Black baseball team in Saint John existed as early as 1886.
Black Renaissance: Athletes and Activism [Video]
In this Black Renaissance short, Jemele Hill narrates a powerful tribute to Black athletes who have used their influence to be both athletes and activists.
In this Black Renaissance short, Jemele Hill narrates a powerful tribute to Black athletes who have used their influence to be both athletes and activists.
More Than Athletes: Successful Black Men Who Play Sports
Positive examples can defeat negative (and false) perceptions. A study by Dove Men+Care helps upend these stereotypes.
Positive examples can defeat negative (and false) perceptions. A study by Dove Men+Care helps upend these stereotypes.
Athletic Support: ‘Wrestling in College, What’s the Point?’
— Dear Athletic Support: My son is a wrestler. He’s dead set on wrestling in college, but he’s not quite good enough to make the team for a big school. So that means his only options are wrestling at DII and DIII schools. I know he’s plenty smart to get into a bigger college, which would…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Lesson for Anyone Who Wants To Be Great
From a single father, the hardest-working athlete, and football’s greatest ever goalscorer.
From a single father, the hardest-working athlete, and football’s greatest ever goalscorer.
Athletic Support: ‘Removal of Mask Requirement Could Cost Us Games’
If I were a coach, and my season was on the line, I’d consider urging my players to still wear masks at school.
If I were a coach, and my season was on the line, I’d consider urging my players to still wear masks at school.
What Do You Coach For?
Life lessons are not taught as an ephemeral byproduct of participation in sports, they are taught by you, intentionally, within the culture you create.
Life lessons are not taught as an ephemeral byproduct of participation in sports, they are taught by you, intentionally, within the culture you create.