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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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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

School lunches can provide a number of healthy options for student-athletes and students in after-school clubs and activities. Fueling your brain is just as important as fueling your body. By eating lunch at school every day and including milk, protein, carbs, and color, you are setting yourself up for success on the field and in the classroom.    

Milk Means More logoSchool meals are a great option for student-athletes because they are planned with growing bodies in mind. Your athletes might need a second meal or additional snacks, though, if they are still hungry or are not meeting their calorie needs.

COACHES: Contact your school's food service department to learn how they can support your team’s nutrition goals.

School lunches are made with student nutrition in mind!

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