136 results for author: The Jordan McNair Foundation

PressBox’s Best of 2021: Best Legislation

Maryland was one of many states that forced the NCAA to finally (FINALLY. FINALLY!!!) take action regarding name, image and likeness rights for student-athletes. The legislature passed the Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act in March, a bill that was later signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan. Read More

Jordan McNair Foundation Partners with Maryland coach Mike Locksley’s National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches

The Jordan McNair Foundation announced Thursday a partnership with the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches, which was founded by Maryland football coach Mike Locksley. Read More

Lifesaving Lessons Parents, Coaches Should Teach Their Athletes

The last month in high school sports was difficult to follow from a health and safety standpoint. Six high school athletes died in 17 days, all football players, all linemen. Now, a grieving father has a message that your high school athletes need to hear. Read More

Dangers of Heat Illness for Your Student Athlete

The Jordan McNair Foundation’s mission is to promote awareness and education around the prevention of heat related injuries, and to diminish the deaths of heat related tragedies. Chesapeake Family spoke with Marty McNair, founder and father of the Jordan McNair Foundation and Dr. Rod Walters of the foundation’s medical ... Read More

Jordan McNair’s Death Opened His Father’s Eyes, Hurt His Heart and Tested His Faith

Read this story by Clinton Yates of The Undefeated about Jordan McNair, his family, and the foundation which bears his name. Read More

Father of Late UMD Football Player Jordan McNair Raises Awareness on Heatstroke Prevention

In the last few weeks, sports teams at all levels from youth to the pros have gotten back to practicing ahead of what most hope will be a more normal season. But in many places preseason practices have coincided with soaring temperatures. Read More

Before Summer Sports Conditioning Begins, Jordan McNair Foundation Urges Education on Heat-Related Illnesses

On Saturday, Marty McNair and other members of the Jordan McNair Foundation hosted an open dialogue with attendees at the Gold’s Gym on S Laburnum Avenue. The program was called, “When Conditioning Kills.” Read More

July 24: Seminar on Preventing Exertional Heat Stroke

The Jordan McNair Foundation is coming to Richmond, Va. this month to hold a seminar on preventing exertional heat stroke.... Read More

Video: Marty McNair Testifies Before U.S. Senate

Marty McNair, founder of the Jordan McNair Foundation, recently testified as a witness for the NCAA Student Athletes and NIL Rights Bill. He spoke to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in support of adding a Health and Safety component to the bill.... Read More

Video Recap: Health & Wellness Sports Clinic 2021

Watch scenes from the 2nd annual Jordan McNair Health and Wellness Sports Clinic held on June 5, 2021.
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