How a Color-Changing Mouthguard Developed by a Howard County Dentist Could Help Football Teams Stay Safe in Summer Heat

In recent years, football coaches, school administrators and medical professionals have taken steps to ensure the safety of athletes. One Howard County parent, Dr. George Garbis, teamed with business partner Viron Wildy to design a small piece of equipment that could make a big difference: a color-changing mouthguard. Read More

Parents of Jordan McNair Forge Bond with Fired Athletic Trainer

After University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair died of heatstroke, his parents forgave his athletic trainer and forged a partnership. Read More

Marty McNair Interview at Big 33 2022

The Jordan McNair Foundation was proud to be one of the sponsors for this year's 65th Big 33 Classic played at The Rocco Ortenzio Stadium in Harrisburg, Pa.... Read More

BlackUSA.News Morning Show: Marty McNair, Jordan McNair Foundation

Marty McNair joins the BlackUSA.News Morning Show to share Jordan's story and talk about the mission of The Jordan McNair Foundation. Read More

Education, Legislation, and Advocacy with Marty McNair (Jordan McNair Foundation)

Liz and Dan of the Polos & Khakis podcast talk to Marty McNair of the Jordan McNair Foundation about his work in education, legislation, and player safety advocacy.... Read More

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 advisory board. 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