Sports are supposed to be a way for kids to have fun while growing up and learning some valuable life lessons, but are they becoming their greatest source of stress?
Even though Jersey high schools are developing more sophisticated training and nutrition programs, student athletes are still suffering serious injuries.
With new advances in medical treatment constantly emerging, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association is working to make sure high school coaches, trainers and student athletes are taking advantage of these breakthroughs, minimizing the risk of injury and more effectively treating players who do get hurt.
"Concussion" delivers a hard hit to the NFL as it deals with data linking repeated blows to the heads of its players to dementia and a host of other problems.
The sudden death of Warren Hills Regional High School quarterback Evan Murray late last month has New Jersey’s lead athletic group reminding schools and staff of the safety regulations and protocols that should be in place.