Health & Safety

Coaches Guide to Nutrition: Hydration

Posted: 5/27/2025

Century of School Sports: MHSAA Programs Prioritize Health & Safety

Posted: 4/29/2025

$UDIM charts show fractionally what food groups should make up each meal.$

Coaches Guide to Nutrition: What are Macros?

Posted: 2/18/2025

Coaches Guide to Nutrition: What are Electrolytes?

Posted: 1/14/2025

Coaches Guide to Nutrition: Supplements

Posted: 12/10/2024

A graphic explains that the majority of a smoothie should be split into carbs and protein, like milk and yogurt, and fruits and vegetables. The extras like seeds, nut butters, honey spices and oats fill in the small top portion and are optional.

Coaches Guide to Nutrition: Snack on a Smoothie

Posted: 11/12/2024

This graphic shows a variety of healthy fast-food options for student-athletes, including a baked chicken sandwich, burrito bowl, salad, apple slices, a bean burrito and milk.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Fueling with Fast Food

Posted: 10/8/2024

This graphic gives examples of pre-workout snacks, including banana, applesauce pouch, pretzels, yogurt, fruit snacks and raisins.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Pre-Workout Snacks

Posted: 9/10/2024

Otsego High School trainer Taylor Austin tracks field conditions Monday during a soccer match.

Heat Ways: School Sports Prepared for Oncoming Wave of High Temps, Humidity

Posted: 8/27/2024

This graphic gives examples of "grab and go" breakfasts, including overnight oats, breakfast burritos, waffles with peanut butter and berries, banana roll-ups and fruit with cheese.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Breakfast

Posted: 8/13/2024

A child playing tennis connects with the ball.

Can A Sports Physical Replace A Wellness Exam?

Posted: 8/6/2024

News 2023

MHSAA Provides Heat Management Reminders in Advance of 2024 Fall Practices

Posted: 8/1/2024

School lunches can provide a number of healthy options for student-athletes. Include milk, protein, carbs, and color, you set yourself up for success on the field and in the classroom

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Fuel with School Lunch

Posted: 7/23/2024

A person pulls up with both hands while holding handles connected to flexible bands anchored to the floor.

How To Warm Up Correctly Before Playing Different Sports

Posted: 7/10/2024

A chart explains how water should be consumed before and during a workout.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Hydration

Posted: 6/10/2024

An athlete drinks from a water bottle while taking a break.

How To Stay Hydrated: 7 Tips For An Active Summer

Posted: 6/4/2024

This graphic shows good snacks after exercise could include chocolate milk and an apple, a pear and cheese stick, or a fruit/milk smoothie.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Window of Opportunity

Posted: 5/14/2024

A person kicks a soccer ball toward a goal.

How Acupuncture Can Help Soothe Pregame Anxiety

Posted: 5/7/2024

$UDIM charts show fractionally what food groups should make up each meal.$

Coaches Guide to Nutrition: What are Macros?

Posted: 4/30/2024

A person holds a knee that may be injured.

Symptoms of a Meniscus Tear — and When to Seek Treatment

Posted: 4/2/2024

A woman lays on a foam roller to help her range of motion.

5 Strategies To Improve Range Of Motion

Posted: 3/6/2024

Henry Ford Health

Sports Injuries & Student Athletes: A Parent’s Guide

Posted: 2/6/2024

A coach speaks to a soccer team during a huddle.

Why Athletes Should See A Sport Psychologist

Posted: 1/9/2024

News 2023

Survey Shows Multi-Sport Participation Holding Steady, Led by Consistent High Achievers

Posted: 12/14/2023

Henry Ford Health

How To Be Proactive About Concussions In Student Athletes

Posted: 12/5/2023

U-M, MHSAA Partner to Bring Athletes Most Up-To-Date Head Injury Care

Posted: 11/30/2023

Henry Ford Health provides helpful hints on stretching.

Stretching Done Right: Easy Tips To Stay Limber

Posted: 11/7/2023

Macomb Lutheran North freshman Emiliana Manzo

Macomb Lutheran North Standout on Mend After Knee Injury

Posted: 10/3/2023

Henry Ford Health

The Dangers of Returning to a Sport Too Soon After an Injury

Posted: 9/12/2023

A child playing tennis connects with the ball.

Can A Sports Physical Replace A Wellness Exam?

Posted: 8/8/2023

Heat Ways is an MHSAA publication on heat management.

MHSAA Provides Heat Management Reminders in Advance of 2023 Fall Practices

Posted: 8/1/2023

How To Enhance Your Running Performance

How To Enhance Your Running Performance

Posted: 7/11/2023

Henry Ford Health

Summer Is Peak Time For Outdoor Sports Injuries

Posted: 6/6/2023

Henry Ford Health

5 Ways Acupuncture Can Enhance Athletic Performance

Posted: 5/9/2023

Henry Ford Health

Why Spring Sports Injuries Are Common & How To Prevent Them

Posted: 4/11/2023

Henry Ford Health

Sports Injuries & Student Athletes: A Parent’s Guide

Posted: 3/7/2023

Henry Ford Health

Is My Student Athlete's Pain More Than Just Growing Pains?

Posted: 2/14/2023

Henry Ford Health System

The Inside Scoop On Ski Safety: 6 Tips

Posted: 1/10/2023

Henry Ford Health

6 Tips for the Best Cold-Weather Workout

Posted: 12/6/2022

Bloomingdale trainer Scott Allison has several tasks as he works to keep the school’s student-athletes healthy and pain-free.

Bloomingdale Trainer Performing Invaluable Role in Keeping Athletes Playing

Posted: 11/22/2022

Choose the Right Sports Medicine Expert

Posted: 11/15/2022

5 Concussion Myths Debunked

Posted: 11/8/2022

Concussion Care: Signs & Symptoms to Watch

Posted: 11/1/2022

The O-K Red brought together 140 athletes and coaches for its boys tennis championship tournament and also in an effort to bring awareness through the be nice. program. The entire group is pictured above, and the coaches below.

O-K Red Tennis Rivals Team Up to Promote Mental Health Awareness

Posted: 10/7/2022

An AED, located just outside the doors to Hastings’ gymnasium, was used to save Da’Marion Hicks’ life June 14.

Hastings' Life-Saving Response Reinforces Vital Importance of Being Prepared

Posted: 8/23/2022

MHSAA News

MHSAA Survey Shows More Than 44 Percent of Athletes Play Multiple Sports

Posted: 8/17/2022

MHSAA News

MHSAA Provides Heat Management Reminders in Advance of 2022 Fall Practices

Posted: 8/3/2022

Troy Athens' Winning Work Promotes Importance of Becoming MI HEARTSafe

Posted: 7/22/2022