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Aug. 6, 2020

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Ohio mandate leaves high schools with the bill when it comes to testing

WKRC-TV

Under the current mandate from the Ohio Department of Health, in order for teams to take the field in a contact sport like football, players, coaches and all game personnel would have to have a negative coronavirus test at least 72 hours before the competition begins. The average cost of one of these tests is roughly $125.00 per test, which could leave schools on the hook for thousands of dollars per week in testing fees. Add up the cost of a 10-week football season and school districts could be forced to spend millions just to field a team.

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High school sports are good for kids. Now we need to make it safe for them to play, too.

Lexington Herald-Leader

As the state athletics and activities associations that oversee high school athletics in eight states, however, we know the importance of getting our student-athletes back on the courts and playing fields as soon as it is safe to do so. We must safely exhaust every effort and alternative possible to prevent a repeat of the sacrifices made by spring 2020 participants and those in some 2020 State Basketball events.

Is volleyball a contact sport? Arizona coaches, officials debate as 2020 season in flux

Arizona Republic

Football is undeniably a contact sport and the Arizona Interscholastic Association is categorizing volleyball a ''moderate risk'' contact sport. The two parties held their AIA Volleyball Sports Advisory Committee meeting on July 30 to discuss volleyball's placement in that category.The committee was awaiting the AIA’s next decision for its upcoming season expected this week.

Illinois parents send kids to compete across state lines as restrictions surrounding recreational sports loom

WMAQ-TV

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new restrictions on youth sports amid the coronavirus pandemic have many parents choosing to send their kids to Indiana so they can continue to play.Pritzker added new restrictions for recreational sports for both youths and adults beginning next month and within hours of the announcement, parents began reaching out across state lines.

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2 Texas high school football coaches who had COVID-19 turn to preparations for season

USA Today

Hermleigh High School football coach Heath Gibson said it hit him hard — the headache, the fever, the extremely sore throat. He just felt drained.For Arp High School coach Dale Irwin, it was five days of full-body aches, a soreness and fatigue in every muscle and joint in his body.The two coaches live in rural Texas towns hundreds of miles apart, leading teams of different sizes, in different divisions, on opposite sides of the state.

3 things to consider before kids resume playing sports, according to a physician

The Washington Post

There is no way to make playing on a sports team completely risk free, but we can focus on reducing the dangers as much as we can. There are simple, responsible steps that parents, athletes and teams can take to minimize the risk of infection and help kids to safely get back to the sports they love. I call them the three T’s: tempering risks, tracking cases and training safely.

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Why College and Travel Teams now Test Hitters' Pitch Recognition

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A hitter’s statistics betray the symptoms of poor pitch recognition: strikeouts, low on-base percentage, and even groundouts (afterall, weakly putting the ball into play is a win for the pitcher, not the hitter!). There are also some hitters that appear asymptomatic. Their stats can be described as “just fine” … for now. These hitters may have good vision, good eye-hand coordination, sound swing mechanics, and an aggressive approach in their hitting arsenal. But if they don’t have good pitch recognition they will eventually run into pitchers that expose their deficiencies.

Chicago sports startup is helping high school athletes become college athletes

Chicago Inno

For high school athletes with dreams of playing their favorite sport in college, keeping tabs on how to academically qualify for collegiate athletics can be an onerous task. But a Chicago sports startup is working with schools to help student athletes reach their full potential.

New California youth sports rules: No games or competitions, but limited outdoor training allowed

The Mercury News

Youth sporting events and competitions are outlawed in California for time being, but practices may go on with strict regulations, according to new state coronavirus safety guidelines released recently. As long as the training allows for six feet of distancing between participants, new guidance from the California Department of Public Health will allow for teams to practice.

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Studies show biology influences how we respond to exercise

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Getting enough physical activity can make both your body and mind feel better. It can also help prevent or delay health problems. Now, researchers are looking for ways to find out which exercises might best suit your body.

Here's how working out can make you more resilient to stress

Shape

When it comes to the physical health perks of exercise, you could probably rattle off a dozen benefits. But the mental health effects of working out are just as profound, making us happier, less stressed and more resilient, says Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., author of The Joy of Movement. Here, she explains the incredibly powerful muscle-mind connection.

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Cardio fitness critical to exercise regimen

Reporter-Times

One of the main purposes of exercising is to improve muscle function and efficiency. One of the most important muscles in the body is your heart. Exercising one’s heart is usually done by what is referred to as cardiovascular exercise, or cardio for short. Cardiovascular exercise pushes your hearts ability to supply oxygen to working muscles over a long period of time.

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