McNair Family Talks Safety as College Football Season Opens

As the B1G Conference gets underway this weekend, Marty McNair and Tonya Wilson are wary of the health risks facing football players and want to advocate for safety during this truncated season. They speak candidly about their experiences when they lost their son and what they learned during the process about what each student athlete’s value is to the schools where they have decided to play this fall despite the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More

The Can My Child Play Conversations – Featuring Dr. Steven Horwitz of TeamSafeSports

Player safety is the focus of this session with Dr. Steven Horwitz of TeamSafeSports joins Marty McNair and Tonya Wilson of the Jordan McNair Foundation. Dr. Horwitz shares advice on ensuring a safe environment for young athletes and being prepared when an emergency happens.... Read More

#GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 1 – “Can My Child Play” with Marty McNair

Watch as Marty McNair of the Jordan McNair Foundation joins Dom Brightmon to discuss the release of Can My Child Play, his journey, and more. ... Read More

For Jordan McNair’s Dad, the Coronavirus Sparks Familiar Concerns

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The Can My Child Play Conversations – Featuring Laurie Giordano of the Zach Martin Foundation

Laurie Giordano of the Zach Martin Foundation joins Marty McNair and Tonya Wilson of the Jordan McNair Foundation. They discuss their families' shared experience of losing a child to a completely preventable injury and help parents and coaches recognize the signs of heat illness so they can be proactive and keep student athletes safe.... Read More

Area Schools Have Been Preparing for Heat Illness Law for Florida Athletes

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Arkansas Athletic Trainers’ Association Releases Statement on Exertional Heat Stroke

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How Aug. 1, 2001, Death of a Former Ohio State All-American Changed the World of Sports

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No Shortcuts: Marty McNair on Prevention

Marty McNair discusses the creation of the Jordan McNair Foundation, the impact his son made in just 19 years, and the role of prevention in protecting student athletes from heat-related illness.... Read More

“Jordan McNair Act” Officially Takes Effect in Maryland

Good Morning, Friends and Supporters of The Jordan McNair Foundation. We’re proud to share the news of House Bill 326 renamed as the “Jordan McNair Act” has officially taken effect on July 1, 2020. ... Read More