18 results for tag: Athlete Safety

The Can My Child Play Conversations – Featuring Ellis McKennie

Marty McNair catches up with Ellis McKennie, Jordan's friend and teammate, and they discuss the use of legislation in the mission to raise awareness of heat-related illness and keep our student athletes safe.... Read More

The Can My Child Play Conversations – Remembering Those We Have Lost

During this event, we spoke with parents of student athletes who have passed from heat-related illness, a completely preventable injury.... Read More

11/11@7: The Jordan McNair Foundation’s First Peloton Fundraiser Ride

A note of thanks to everyone who rode with us and supported our first Jordan McNair Foundation Peloton fundraiser ride. It was an awesome ride with Robin Arzon’s 30 minute Hip Hop ride.... Read More

The Gray Area: McNair Family Talks Safety as College Football Season Opens

Marty McNair joins Mark Gray to share Jordan's story and discuss player safety ahead of the upcoming B1G Conference season.... Read More

The Can My Child Play Conversations – Featuring the Swoboda Family

Ryan Swoboda, who plays right tackle for the University of Virginia, is joined by his parents, Kirk and Sophia, as they share the story of his long recovery from heat stroke.... Read More

The Can My Child Play Conversations, Featuring Jennifer Rheeling of D.C. Public Schools

D.C. Public Schools Athletic Trainer Jennifer Rheeling joins us for this installment of the "Can My Child Play Conversations," with Marty McNair and Tonya Wilson of the Jordan McNair Foundation.... Read More

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