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USCAH Named Approved Provider of ODE Pupil Activity Permit First Aid Training

June 24, 2021

USCAH Named Approved Provider of ODE Pupil Activity Permit First Aid Training

USCAH Teams with Mindurance to Develop Online Mental Health Education

June 22, 2021

USCAH Teams with Mindurance to Develop Online Mental Health Education

Student-Athlete Health and Safety Emerges as Theme in Senate Hearing

June 17, 2021

Student-Athlete Health and Safety Emerges as Theme in Senate Hearing

USCAH Adds Four to Growing Team of Experts

June 16, 2021

USCAH Adds Four to Growing Team of Experts

Webinar Recap: NIL and Athlete Health and Safety

June 15, 2021

Webinar Recap: NIL and Athlete Health and Safety

Webinar Series: NIL and Athlete Health and Safety (Register Today)

June 4, 2021

Webinar Series: NIL and Athlete Health and Safety (Register Today)

May 18, 2021

USCAH Commends Maryland on Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act

USCAH Hosts Discussion on Interassociation Guidelines

May 17, 2021

USCAH Hosts Discussion on Interassociation Guidelines

USCAH Partners with Pac-12 to Revolutionize Student-Athlete Healthcare Experience

April 28, 2021

USCAH Partners with Pac-12 to Revolutionize Student-Athlete Healthcare Experience

Webinar: Interassociation Guidelines/Requirement: Impact on College Athletics Healthcare Administration

April 23, 2021

Webinar: Interassociation Guidelines/Requirement: Impact on College Athletics Healthcare Administration

USCAH Adds Three Staff Members to Growing Team

April 15, 2021

USCAH Adds Three Staff Members to Growing Team

[VIDEO] COVID Update - What does the future hold for athletics?

April 2, 2021

[VIDEO] COVID Update - What does the future hold for athletics?

April 1, 2021

Sport & Social Industry Association and U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health Form Unique New Partnership

The U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health & the Mountain East Conference Announce New Partnership

March 23, 2021

The U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health & the Mountain East Conference Announce New Partnership

[VIDEO] Athletics in the Era of COVID 19 | Spring Sports and Beyond

March 19, 2021

[VIDEO] Athletics in the Era of COVID 19 | Spring Sports and Beyond

Emergency Action Planning: The Policy Updates Your Institution Cannot Afford To Forget About

March 12, 2021

Emergency Action Planning: The Policy Updates Your Institution Cannot Afford To Forget About

Athletics in the Era of COVID-19 | Spring Sports & Latest Vaccination Updates

March 10, 2021

Athletics in the Era of COVID-19 | Spring Sports & Latest Vaccination Updates

Happy National Athletic Training Month

March 9, 2021

Happy National Athletic Training Month

COVD-19 Q & A Forum

February 24, 2021

COVD-19 Q & A Forum

USCAH Testimonial | Mountain East Conference

February 18, 2021

USCAH Testimonial | Mountain East Conference

Football Practices Pose More Concussion Risk Than Games, Study Suggests

February 1, 2021

Football Practices Pose More Concussion Risk Than Games, Study Suggests

[VIDEO] Athletics in the Era of COVID 19 | Vaccination Updates

January 15, 2021

[VIDEO] Athletics in the Era of COVID 19 | Vaccination Updates

USCAH Testimonial | Tom Kuykendall, St. Anthony Village Boosters

January 13, 2021

USCAH Testimonial | Tom Kuykendall, St. Anthony Village Boosters

USCAH Testimonial | Western Carolina University Director of Athletics, Alex Gary

January 13, 2021

USCAH Testimonial | Western Carolina University Director of Athletics, Alex Gary

January 7, 2021

USCAH Testimonial | Dr. Troy Urdahl, St. Anthony Village High School

December 29, 2020

USCAH Testimonial | Graham Neff, Clemson University

USCAH Testimonial | Will Prewitt, GAC

December 23, 2020

USCAH Testimonial | Will Prewitt, GAC

'College Athletes Bill of Rights' Proposal Anticipated to Change Collegiate Sports Landscape

December 17, 2020

'College Athletes Bill of Rights' Proposal Anticipated to Change Collegiate Sports Landscape

USCAH Testimonial | Hayley E. Hanson, Husch Blackwell

December 16, 2020

USCAH Testimonial | Hayley E. Hanson, Husch Blackwell

WCU Athletics Partners with US Council for Athletes' Health

December 15, 2020

WCU Athletics Partners with US Council for Athletes' Health

GLIAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors approve Winter Requirements

December 14, 2020

GLIAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors approve Winter Requirements

USCAH Testimonial | James Andrews, MD, National Sports Medicine Specialist

December 9, 2020

USCAH Testimonial | James Andrews, MD, National Sports Medicine Specialist

NJCAA Region 19 Return to Play Update with Dr. Borchers of USCAH

December 8, 2020

NJCAA Region 19 Return to Play Update with Dr. Borchers of USCAH

MIAA CEO Council Approves Return To Competition Protocols For Spring Sports

December 7, 2020

MIAA CEO Council Approves Return To Competition Protocols For Spring Sports

[VIDEO] Athletics in the Era of COVID 19 | Isolation and Quarantine Updates

December 3, 2020

[VIDEO] Athletics in the Era of COVID 19 | Isolation and Quarantine Updates

USCAH Testimonial | Mike Racy, MIAA

December 2, 2020

USCAH Testimonial | Mike Racy, MIAA

November 23, 2020

USCAH Testimonial | Pat Chun, Athletic Director Washington State University

Division-II conference in Missouri leading the way on the court and in the fight against COVID-19

November 20, 2020

Division-II conference in Missouri leading the way on the court and in the fight against COVID-19

MIAA Basketball Tips Off Thursday, First NCAA Division I or II Conference To Return To Play

November 18, 2020

MIAA Basketball Tips Off Thursday, First NCAA Division I or II Conference To Return To Play

NJCAA Region 19 Prioritizes Student-Athlete Health and Safety Initiatives with U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health Partnership

November 2, 2020

NJCAA Region 19 Prioritizes Student-Athlete Health and Safety Initiatives with U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health Partnership

October 22, 2020

MIAA Becomes First To Implement Conference-Wide Approach For Daily Health Monitoring, CEO Council Approves Return To Competition Protocols For Winter Sports

October 20, 2020

Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc. (MYAS) and U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health Form Unique New Partnership

Dr. Doug Aukerman talks about the way forward for a Pac-12 football season

September 8, 2020

Dr. Doug Aukerman talks about the way forward for a Pac-12 football season

In response to Big Ten United, Ohio State players say school is 'what college athletics should look like'

August 11, 2020

In response to Big Ten United, Ohio State players say school is 'what college athletics should look like'

UW Huskies’ new 10-game, conference-only football schedule released by Pac-12

August 11, 2020

UW Huskies’ new 10-game, conference-only football schedule released by Pac-12

Great Lakes Valley Conference and U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health Form Unique New Partnership

August 10, 2020

Great Lakes Valley Conference and U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health Form Unique New Partnership

CSU athletes, staff say athletic administration covering up COVID-19 health threat

August 10, 2020

CSU athletes, staff say athletic administration covering up COVID-19 health threat

Return to Sport Education, Support, and Technology for Athletic Institutions

August 7, 2020

Return to Sport Education, Support, and Technology for Athletic Institutions

Dealing with Return to Sport as a Smaller Athletic Institution

July 27, 2020

Dealing with Return to Sport as a Smaller Athletic Institution

Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusiveness: Critical Concepts for Athletic Medicine

July 21, 2020

Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusiveness: Critical Concepts for Athletic Medicine

The COVID-19 Athlete | The Complexity of Infection Spread and Understanding Behavior

July 13, 2020

The COVID-19 Athlete | The Complexity of Infection Spread and Understanding Behavior

[Webinar Video] Return to Sport from COVID-19 with the U.S. Council for Athletes' Health and Husch Blackwell

July 8, 2020

[Webinar Video] Return to Sport from COVID-19 with the U.S. Council for Athletes' Health and Husch Blackwell

July 1, 2020

Great American Conference and U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health Form Unique New Partnership

The Road to Return at Small Colleges and Universities: Challenges and Changes in Programming and Personnel

June 25, 2020

The Road to Return at Small Colleges and Universities: Challenges and Changes in Programming and Personnel

COVID-19 Electronic Learning Modules Offer Athletic Institutions Resources to Support Safe Return to Sport for Athletes

June 24, 2020

COVID-19 Electronic Learning Modules Offer Athletic Institutions Resources to Support Safe Return to Sport for Athletes

The USCAH Return to Sport Health and Safety Framework | Part 6: Creating a New Normal—Sustaining Cultural Change—Programming to ensure the New Normal remains

June 18, 2020

The USCAH Return to Sport Health and Safety Framework | Part 6: Creating a New Normal—Sustaining Cultural Change—Programming to ensure the New Normal remains

The Dangers of Football Returning From Coronavirus

June 15, 2020

The Dangers of Football Returning From Coronavirus

The USCAH Return to Sport Health and Safety Framework | Part 5: Creating a New Normal—Training and Practice Modifications

June 12, 2020

The USCAH Return to Sport Health and Safety Framework | Part 5: Creating a New Normal—Training and Practice Modifications

June 5, 2020

Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association and U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health Form Unique New Partnership

The USCAH Return to Sport Health and Safety Framework | Part 3 & 4: Creating a New Normal—Personnel Development and Training, Programming and Education

June 4, 2020

The USCAH Return to Sport Health and Safety Framework | Part 3 & 4: Creating a New Normal—Personnel Development and Training, Programming and Education

The USCAH Return to Sport Health and Safety Framework | Part 2: Creating a New Normal—Facility Preparation and Management, Medical Facilities and Campus Facilities

May 29, 2020

The USCAH Return to Sport Health and Safety Framework | Part 2: Creating a New Normal—Facility Preparation and Management, Medical Facilities and Campus Facilities

The USCAH Return to Sport Health and Safety Framework | Part 1: Creating a New Normal—Facilitating a Change in Culture

May 21, 2020

The USCAH Return to Sport Health and Safety Framework | Part 1: Creating a New Normal—Facilitating a Change in Culture

Return to Sport Considerations for College & University Intercollegiate Athletics

May 20, 2020

Return to Sport Considerations for College & University Intercollegiate Athletics

Introducing: The Athletics Healthcare Administrator Association

May 15, 2020

Introducing: The Athletics Healthcare Administrator Association

Arrington Settlement: Implications for Concussion Policy and Guidelines

May 15, 2020

Arrington Settlement: Implications for Concussion Policy and Guidelines

Interassociation Recommendations for the Prevention of Catastrophic Injury and Death in Collegiate Athletes: A New Perspective for the Mandatory Compliance Requirements and Best Practices

May 11, 2020

Interassociation Recommendations for the Prevention of Catastrophic Injury and Death in Collegiate Athletes: A New Perspective for the Mandatory Compliance Requirements and Best Practices

Return To Play Guidance Emerges For College Sports

May 11, 2020

Return To Play Guidance Emerges For College Sports

Interassociation Recommendations Part 5: Education And Training

May 8, 2020

Interassociation Recommendations Part 5: Education And Training

Interassociation Recommendations Part 4: Responsibilities Of Athletics Personnel

May 7, 2020

Interassociation Recommendations Part 4: Responsibilities Of Athletics Personnel

Interassociation Recommendation Part 3: Emergency Action Planning

May 6, 2020

Interassociation Recommendation Part 3: Emergency Action Planning

Interassociation Recommendation Part 2: Acclimatization & Conditioning

May 5, 2020

Interassociation Recommendation Part 2: Acclimatization & Conditioning

Interassociation Recommendation Part 1: Sportsmanship & Protective Equipment

May 4, 2020

Interassociation Recommendation Part 1: Sportsmanship & Protective Equipment

Some Sports May Have to Skip This Year, Fauci Says

April 29, 2020

Some Sports May Have to Skip This Year, Fauci Says

Athletic Healthcare Administration with Dr. James Borchers & Dr. Doug Aukerman

April 23, 2020

Athletic Healthcare Administration with Dr. James Borchers & Dr. Doug Aukerman

How Concussion Legislation is Failing Young Athletes

April 20, 2020

How Concussion Legislation is Failing Young Athletes

Harvard Announces Salary, Hiring Freezes and Other Spending Cuts

April 16, 2020

Harvard Announces Salary, Hiring Freezes and Other Spending Cuts

Health Expert Fauci Talks Possibility of Summer Sports

April 15, 2020

Health Expert Fauci Talks Possibility of Summer Sports

The Effect of COVID-19 on Athletic Institutions with Dr. James Borchers & Dr. Chad Asplund

April 15, 2020

The Effect of COVID-19 on Athletic Institutions with Dr. James Borchers & Dr. Chad Asplund

NJCAA Announces New Partnership with USCAH

April 8, 2020

NJCAA Announces New Partnership with USCAH

Six Tips to Address COVID-19 Within Athletic Medicine

April 1, 2020

Six Tips to Address COVID-19 Within Athletic Medicine

NCAA medical advisors warn athletes: Don't share weights or balls as coronavirus fight may last months

March 30, 2020

NCAA medical advisors warn athletes: Don't share weights or balls as coronavirus fight may last months

As challenges loom for college athletics because of coronavirus, question becomes: Is the party over?

March 26, 2020

As challenges loom for college athletics because of coronavirus, question becomes: Is the party over?

Niyo: Hiatus may cause us to rethink priority we put on organized youth sports

March 23, 2020

Niyo: Hiatus may cause us to rethink priority we put on organized youth sports

Return to Sport Following COVID-19: Perspective and Recommendations

March 23, 2020

Return to Sport Following COVID-19: Perspective and Recommendations

Reducing brain damage in sport without losing the thrills

March 18, 2020

Reducing brain damage in sport without losing the thrills

USCAH Reaction COVID-19 : Flattening the Curve

March 16, 2020

USCAH Reaction COVID-19 : Flattening the Curve

Olympic doctor Bill Moreau says he was fired by USOPC for reporting abuses

February 7, 2020

Olympic doctor Bill Moreau says he was fired by USOPC for reporting abuses

Bill Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Health Advances

February 6, 2020

Bill Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Health Advances

Effort to Americanize and monetize college sports in Japan faces obstacles

February 3, 2020

Effort to Americanize and monetize college sports in Japan faces obstacles

Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

January 28, 2020

Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Former Nittany Lions player files federal lawsuit against James Franklin, Penn State for hazing

January 20, 2020

Former Nittany Lions player files federal lawsuit against James Franklin, Penn State for hazing

U.S. Council for Athletes' Health and Husch Blackwell Announce Launch of Athletics Healthcare Compliance Platform

January 15, 2020

U.S. Council for Athletes' Health and Husch Blackwell Announce Launch of Athletics Healthcare Compliance Platform

The Mental Health Of Student-Athletes: A Necessary Operational Investment In Contemporary Collegiate Athletics

December 23, 2019

The Mental Health Of Student-Athletes: A Necessary Operational Investment In Contemporary Collegiate Athletics

Athletes at Risk?: Should club sports have athletic trainers?

December 23, 2019

Athletes at Risk?: Should club sports have athletic trainers?

How College Sports Can Leave Athletes Broken And Abandoned

December 17, 2019

How College Sports Can Leave Athletes Broken And Abandoned

Sen. Chris Murphy calls for NCAA to improve athletes’ health care; meeting with Emmert set

December 17, 2019

Sen. Chris Murphy calls for NCAA to improve athletes’ health care; meeting with Emmert set

The Mental Health Of Student-Athletes: A Necessary Operational Investment In Contemporary Collegiate Athletics

December 13, 2019

The Mental Health Of Student-Athletes: A Necessary Operational Investment In Contemporary Collegiate Athletics

Sports Medicine Delivery Models: Legal Risks

December 6, 2019

Sports Medicine Delivery Models: Legal Risks

Documents, claims bring NCAA medical care issues into question

December 3, 2019

Documents, claims bring NCAA medical care issues into question

Report: Community College Failed to Prevent Heat Death

November 21, 2019

Report: Community College Failed to Prevent Heat Death

Former HS Football Player Sues District Over Concussion

October 23, 2019

Former HS Football Player Sues District Over Concussion

DI Council Opts Not To Reconsider Proposal To Add Baseball And Softball Coaches

October 23, 2019

DI Council Opts Not To Reconsider Proposal To Add Baseball And Softball Coaches

Girls' Basketball Player Dies After Outdoor Practice

August 21, 2019

Girls' Basketball Player Dies After Outdoor Practice

Survey: Only Half of Collegiate Sports Programs Follow NCAA Model for Student Medical Care

August 16, 2019

Survey: Only Half of Collegiate Sports Programs Follow NCAA Model for Student Medical Care

Lapse In Safety Prior to High School Player's Heat Death

August 1, 2019

Lapse In Safety Prior to High School Player's Heat Death

Lawsuit Forces Schools to Implement Heat Safety Rules

July 23, 2019

Lawsuit Forces Schools to Implement Heat Safety Rules

Three Reasons You Should Welcome An Independent Risk Management Audit For Your Athletic Department

July 3, 2019

Three Reasons You Should Welcome An Independent Risk Management Audit For Your Athletic Department

The Importance of Administrative Leadership Within Your Sports Medicine Department

July 3, 2019

The Importance of Administrative Leadership Within Your Sports Medicine Department

Podcast: The Importance of Athletic Trainers - NATM2019 (Jim Borchers, MD)

July 3, 2019

Podcast: The Importance of Athletic Trainers - NATM2019 (Jim Borchers, MD)

Podcast: Dan Radakovich, Athletics Director at Clemson University

July 3, 2019

Podcast: Dan Radakovich, Athletics Director at Clemson University

UH Launches Internal Investigation into Rhabdo Cases

June 21, 2019

UH Launches Internal Investigation into Rhabdo Cases

Summer Conditioning Halted After Sudden Player Death

June 21, 2019

Summer Conditioning Halted After Sudden Player Death

Extreme Exertion Can Lead to Injury, Liability

June 14, 2019

Extreme Exertion Can Lead to Injury, Liability

Study Examines Sudden Deaths in Youth Athletes

May 17, 2019

Study Examines Sudden Deaths in Youth Athletes

Concussion Coverups Lead to Gymnastics Coach Firing

April 24, 2019

Concussion Coverups Lead to Gymnastics Coach Firing

FDA Warns About Using Apps to Diagnose Concussions

April 19, 2019

FDA Warns About Using Apps to Diagnose Concussions

CMU Coach Accused of Directing Gymnast to Lie

April 2, 2019

CMU Coach Accused of Directing Gymnast to Lie

Minn. wrestling coach under investigation for allegedly giving medication to athlete

March 20, 2019

Minn. wrestling coach under investigation for allegedly giving medication to athlete

March 17, 2019

NCAA guidelines aim to prevent non-traumatic deaths

Failure to follow protocol results in liability

March 17, 2019

Failure to follow protocol results in liability

Power 5 conferences vote to provide mental health services

March 17, 2019

Power 5 conferences vote to provide mental health services

Executive Summary on Nassar Investigation

March 17, 2019

Executive Summary on Nassar Investigation

Meditation App Puts Clemson in Right Headspace

September 23, 2018

Meditation App Puts Clemson in Right Headspace

NFL Seeking to Align Player-Safety Rules With High School, Collegiate Levels

September 23, 2018

NFL Seeking to Align Player-Safety Rules With High School, Collegiate Levels

Helmet Manufacturers Hope Products Can Save Football

September 23, 2018

Helmet Manufacturers Hope Products Can Save Football

Podcast: Preparing For a New Season w/ AT Bob Sweeney

March 5, 2018

Podcast: Preparing For a New Season w/ AT Bob Sweeney

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