Painkillers: A Prescription for Trouble?

These days it is common to hear about professional athletes getting caught up abusing pain pills. At the start of the 2014 season, 29 NFL players were suspended for drug use. In 20 of those cases, the drugs were controlled substances. The other nine were for performance enhancing drugs.

The College Decision: How to Choose The School That Works For You

College selection can be daunting for any student, but for athletes, the process becomes even more complicated and involves many more variables. While dozens of books exist to help families select the best college based on a student’s interests or lifestyle, there is minimal guidance out there specifically designed to help athletes in particular navigate this process.

Tackling Adversity: Helping Your Child Athlete Handle Tough Times

It’s Friday night. For many of us that means taking a seat on the bleachers or standing on the sidelines to cheer on our children as they try to make a name for themselves on their high school football team. But for every big win, one team goes home disappointed.

50-Yard Line Mom® Featured on nflfemale.com

Special thanks to Kelli O'Dell of nflfemale.com for the feature article published on July 12, 2014. Kelli is the official Washington Redskins Fan Reporter for nflfemale.com.