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Think of today’s top-tier professional athletes–people like LeBron James, Tom Brady, or Mike Trout. How did they become the superstars of their respective sports? Of course they were born with rare athletic talent, but we sometimes forget the arduous and difficult practice they endured to elevate their talents to the level of greatness. It may …
Subfloor Prep: Pay Attention to What’s Underneath Read More »
Athletic Directors and Facility Managers face a daunting challenge in selecting a surface for their gymnasium and multi-purpose facility that will meet all of the following needs: Be truly multi-purpose so that your facility can be used for all kinds of sports and activities Be durable enough to maintain a high level of performance for …
Padenpor: Gymnasium Flooring System that is Multi-Functional, Durable, and Affordable Read More »
The Campus Rec 2022 Buyer’s Guide is here! This May/June issue has lots of useful information for anyone designing or building athletic facilities. From fitness equipment to weight room flooring, the Buyer’s Guide highlights some of the best furnishings for recreational spaces. In fact, on page 8 of the digital version (page 14 in print) …
The annual Winning Football Playbook is a special publication that readers of Coach & Athletic Director magazine look forward to reading each year. The 2022 digital edition features a video from Martin Streight, a veteran strength coach for several NCAA and NFL teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, and Penn …
The sport doesn’t matter and neither does the level of competition. In a tournament, the “win or go home” mindset brings out the best in any player or team. As spectators, the significance of each point, rebound, and assist guarantees an exciting game to watch. We see the extra effort that each athlete brings, with …
St. James InvitationalTournament Starts Feb. 3 on Tarkett’s Omnisports Basketball Floor Read More »
Highlighting Pleasant View Baptist Church and Mariner’s Bethel UMC Places of Worship serve not only as the focal gathering point for the congregation to worship, but also double as community centers, food banks, emergency shelters, and so much more when needed. Some busier places of worship in larger towns are open 7 days a week, …
We can’t deny that the last 18 months have been challenging. But after the difficulties of a global pandemic and economic uncertainty, we should all agree that a fresh start would be nice—an overdue reset back to the optimism that helps communities heal and move forward. Towanda Recreation Center in East Baltimore got just that …
We’re almost 2/3rds of the way through 2021, and the material shortages, delays, and price increases that have plagued our industry since early 2020 still haven’t subsided. The challenges we and others in the construction industry are facing don’t show any signs of slowing down. So, what exactly is going on in construction? We’re breaking …
Handling Material Shortages, Delays, and Price Inflation Read More »
COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, has been spreading across the world for the past few months. Many sporting events in Asia and Europe have already been postponed or cancelled. Coronavirus has affected even the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and talks are ongoing as to what to do for the Games in the event that …
With the 2020 Saint James Invitational Tournament in the rear-view mirror, we wanted to take some time to recap the action of two weekends ago. Each day of the tournament featured great match-ups, highlight-worthy plays, and amazing individual efforts by some of the nation’s best high school basketball players. Before we start, we want to …