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

November 30, 2023

Head injury understanding, awareness and treatment has come a long way over the last few decades, and the University of Michigan Concussion Center has played a major role in helping our state's school-aged athletes receive the most up-to-date care as part of its partnership with the MHSAA. 

This video explains key training U-M provides, with assists from Paw Paw competitive cheer coach Stefanie Miller, St. Joseph football coach Andrew Pratley and MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl. 

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Coaches Guide to Nutrition: Building a Performance Plate

Proper nutrition is key to athletic performance, and it all starts with how you build your plate.

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Athletes need at least three balanced meals a day, plus snacks, to fuel training, competition, and recovery.

But knowing what — and how much — to eat can be confusing.

That’s why we’re breaking down the “Performance Plate” model to help guide your choices.

Whether it’s a rest day, intense practice, or game day, this simple visual approach ensures you’re getting the right mix of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and colorful fruits and vegetables at every meal.

Information above is excerpted from UDIM’s A Coach’s Guide to Nutrition.