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Duquense University President Ken Gormley joins Rick to talk about the $50 million gift the university law school is getting from Thomas R. Kline, a 1978 Duquesne Law graduate. Kline, a Hazelton native, is known as one of the best trial lawyers in the nation.

Coach Charles Thomas' Story: In this episode, you'll hear from Charles Thomas. Coach Thomas is currently an assistant coach for Keith Dambrot at Duquesne University. Charles has been at Coach D's side for 12 seasons (seven years at Akron and five years at Duquesne). However, Coach Thomas and Coach Dambrot have known each other for over 35 years. Charles and his twin brother, Carl, played at Eastern Michigan University, with Coach Dambrot as one of their assistant coaches. This year, Charles and Carl are entering EMU's Hall of Fame this year. Charles had a great career at EMU and played professionally for 15 years - including the NBA. As you will soon hear, Charles has a passion to SERVE his players. How does he serve them? He has a NO QUIT attitude that his father taught him at an early age. And Charles makes it a priority to never let his players quit. The real life examples that Coach Thomas demonstrates about serving his players and building true relationships with his players is excellent. In addition, Coach Thomas breaks down his recruiting philosophy. Wait until you hear how he would recruit Coach Dro's son! Finally, this podcast is about Charles' parents. There are so many examples in this podcast how Thomas pays homage to his parents and shares parenting examples that his parents instilled in him. It is a loving tribute by Coach Thomas. Follow Coach Charles Thomas @@charlesthomas_4Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEMoneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Jason and Matthew speak with Leon Ford about his advocacy and activism in Pittsburgh and across the United States. The conversation weaves in and through the wisdom that Leon has earned through tragedy, pain and self reflection...and its relationship to our work of protest and partnership. --- Leon Ford, a native of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania born on March 16, 1993, has accomplished so much in such a short period of time. The well-known author, International speaker, and 2019 City Council candidate for Pittsburgh, PA District 9 has devoted his life to the betterment of his community. Leon Ford is a well-respected activist, mental health ambassador and social advocate of change through his leadership. Ford’s influence in his community has divulged a heroic display of strength, wisdom, faith, and fortitude. His knowledge of social disparities and injustice comes from personal experience. When Leon was 19 years old his life drastically changed. November 11, 2012, he was unjustly shot five times by the Pittsburgh Police during a racially charged traffic stop. This horrific case of mistaken identity has left him physically paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair, but Ford hasn’t allowed his circumstances to deter him from having a positive impact on his community. Through mentorship, he has sparked a movement cultivating leaders, organizers and social entrepreneurs by empowering them to use their voices, platforms, and resources to evoke change and reshape their communities for generations to come. His mentorship endeavors have transcended into Universities. Ford’s latest partnership with Duquense University bridges the gap between the community, students, professors and community leaders through a program known as “The Voices Project”. This program provides an open space to discuss literacy, social reform, gentrification, police brutality, and several other social disparities. While Ford is passionate about educating the community he has also devoted time to work with police officers to help provide clarity on cultural competency. His work also includes working with PA legislators to draft policies that modify the use of force laws, which will intern increase chances to receive justice during officer involved shootings. Ford continues to display true leadership through his work while also being a source of healing, hope, and inspiration. Leon’s Fords work has not gone unnoticed in the community, he has received several awards including but not limited to; President Obama’s Volunteer Service Award “2017, The Root 100 “2018” Pittsburgh’s 40 Under 40 “2019” Despite hardships, he continues to be a voice for the voiceless and a leader to those in need of direction. Social Media Follow Leon Ford on Instagram: @leonfordspeaks On the Web - Leon Ford's Website: linktr.ee/leonfordspeaks - What It’s Like to Survive Being Shot by the Police: www.theatlantic.com/video/archive/2020/05/leon-ford/611671/ - Surviving a Police Shooting turned a Teenager into an Activist: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/31/21396054/leon-ford-shooting-pittsburgh-activist-journey-police-brutality

Today We Discuss Injury Recovery and Our Athlete Mindset with Dr. Megan:  Today we dig into the Injury Recovery Mindset necessary for the athlete, along as for the everyday man/woman. We also tie this to Scott's four-legged best friend, son, and pup, Calvin The Coonhound. Calvin has recently undergone an amputation surgery to save him from leg pain, cancer, and more. Dr. Megan Cannon is a sport psychologist whose mission is assisting athletes in reaching their peak potential both on and off the field. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Sport Psychology. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2013, after earning a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Wilkes University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral training at Pacific Clinics, a community mental health agency in Southern California. While at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Megan had the opportunity to work in the Sport Psychology Program within the university’s Sports Medicine Clinic. Dr. Megan gained experience providing performance coaching and individual therapy to college student athletes, along with completing presentations and team-building activities with collegiate, high school, and youth club teams. Dr. Megan also administered the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT 2.0) program to assess athletes’ baseline and post-concussive cognitive functioning and assisted in establishing return-to-play decisions. Dr. Megan currently works with athletes at varying levels in their career. She has worked with individual athletes and teams at schools such as Bucknell University, Duquense University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Old Dominion University, University of Massachusetts, University of Pittsburgh, and more. Additionally, she has worked with athletes who have competed in the IronMan Triathlon and CrossFit Games. Dr. Megan has appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter multiple times as an expert on sport psychology. She is a regular co-host on the LIVETHEFUEL Podcast and has made guest appearances on the Heads ‘N Tales Podcast, Brotherly Love Sports Podcast, and LionHeart Radio Podcast. Dr. Megan delivers keynote speeches at conferences, universities, and high schools on sport psychology and mental health concepts and skills. Additionally, she consults with NCAA athletic departments, coaches, and university counseling centers to optimize and establish resources to enhance the mental health of student athletes. Dr. Megan is licensed in California and Pennsylvania, and is a member of the American Psychological Association Division 47: Society for Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology. Dr. Megan grew up competing in swimming, softball, and basketball. She was a member of the 4-time district winning women’s swim team at Allentown (PA) Central Catholic High School and competed at the state level. Along with performing on the field and in the pool, Dr. Cannon performed and competed on stage. She began training in ballet, jazz, and tap at the age of three and continued throughout college, where she minored in dance and was a member of the university’s dance team.   Past Appearances of Megan: 204: LIVE, Masculine vs Feminine Energy with Dr. Megan Cannon Ph.D. (https://livethefuel.com/204-corelife-masculine-feminine-energy-megan-cannon/) 197: LIVE from CoreLife, Ragnar, Transformation, Bone Broth with Dr. Megan Cannon Ph.D. (https://livethefuel.com/197-corelife-ragnar-transformation-bone-broth-megan-cannon/) 185: Reviewing Mindfulness with Dr. Megan Cannon Ph.D. (https://livethefuel.com/185-reviewing-mindfulness-megan-cannon/) 181: Reviewing Body Image, CrossFit, Murph, etc with Dr. Megan Cannon Ph.D (https://livethefuel.com/181-body-image-crossfit-megan-cannon/) 167: Sleep & Performance, Rest B4 Failure, CrossFit Open, Mind+Body+Spirit with Dr.

Megan has more than 13 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and humane education with organizations across the United States, including the San Francisco SPCA, the Institute for Humane Education, Humane Society of Greater Dayton, and SICSA. Megan completed her undergraduate degree in Humane Leadership through Duquense University, studies graduate-level humane education at Valparaiso University, is a Certified Humane Education Specialist (CHES), and is certified in Animal-Assisted Therapy. In addition to founding and directing the Humane Education Coalition, Megan is a skilled nonprofit consultant who invests in and supports organizations for improved strategy, stronger leadership, and capacity building. She is the creator and host of the Coalition’s podcast, Connected Roots. She also serves as an Advisor to UnChained and Peace of Mind Dog Rescue in California, is a board member at Gem City Kitties rescue in Ohio, and is a long-standing member of the Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE) and Human Rights Educators USA.

I can't think of a better sponsor for this week's episode while we explore the topic of female body image in sports with Dr. Megan Cannon, Sports Psychologist and Erin Sparrold, Sports Nutritionist from Mind of the Athlete.  This episode is brought to you by Necessary Thickness.  Necessary Thickness is an idea, an approach, a movement, where the brand’s founder preaches healthy bodies & strong minds, recognizing that these elements individually vary. "Thick" is a metaphor that encompasses a better and stronger you at work, at play and at life. It's about embracing your flaws, loving yourself, and making the choices that best yield your own happiness. NT is choosing the things in life that move you closer towards achieving your own visions and goals - that make you the best version of you.  To find out how you can express your thickness, go to necessarythickness.com. You might recognize Dr. Megan Cannon (above) from episode 49 where the topic of our conversation was managing post-concussion symptoms.  Dr. Cannon has extensive training within the field of psychology. She received her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2013, after earning a Bachelors Degree in psychology from Wilkes University.  Dr. Cannon works with teams and athletes at all different levels in their careers across the country. She has worked with individual athletes and teams at schools such as Old Dominion University, Bucknell University, University of Pittsburgh, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Duquense University, and many more. Erin Sparrold, CN, MET (above) is a Sports Nutritionist with the Mind of the Athlete group and has over 20 years of nutrition coaching experience.  Erin holds a degree in nutrition science from the University of Arizona and a sports specific certification in metabolic efficiency training. A major focus of her studies is on nutritional interventions for treatment of anxiety and depression which can be problematic for both healthy and injured athletes.  You might remember Erin from episode 55, where we talked about nutrition both for athletes looking to improve their performance on the field and for those who are out of the game either temporarily or long-term.  When an athlete is out of the game due to an injury, illness, retirement or other obstacle, a focus on nutrition can help distract from negative thoughts and puts you in control of getting healthy. The next two episodes are going to focus on body image struggles for female athletes. Megan and Erin frequently work together on this topic in both the clinical and educational settings.  Next week we hear from former pro tennis player Neha Uberoi where we talk about her personal struggles with body image throughout her career. You can find notes on this weeks episode below. Body Image Concerns for female athletes: The conflict: There is a huge emphasis on being "thin" in our society, but for some sports, women are required to become "bigger" and more muscular. How social norms influence body image perception. Social Media The challenge of athletes constantly seeking measurable results.  The number on the scale. Not knowing whether it’s muscle or fat. Muscle GAINZ leading to tighter fitting clothes. The danger in developing fearful relationships with food. Meal Prep Body image perception by sport. Whether it’s basketball, crew, wrestling, softball or gymnastics you see a lot of pressure to be a certain body set. Some of these sports also depend on the position played. Endurance sports largely affected. Social medias role Comparing yourself to teammates, coaches, Instagram models. Very contradicting source of information for dieting for athletes. Perceptual body image vs. how others view your body image.  The Red Flags of eating disorders. Coaches influence on eating disorders. Words can be a form of gospel to these athletes. Sometimes out-dated information. Equipment/apparel (e.g., singlet, speedo, spandex) Can't discourage an athlete to participate in that sport. The evolution of uniforms  Sexualization vs. Performance Why there needs to be a shift in mentality from skinny to powerful. Is it okay to wear makeup while playing a sport? Athleta catalog shift Some great body image role models: USA Olympic Gymnasts Simone Biles and Aly Raisman have gone through being scrutinized for being too “muscular,” but their response is that this is how they won Olympic Medals .  "It is 2017 and there is NO perfect or ideal body type." - Aly Raisman "you all can judge my body all you want, but at the end of the day it's MY body. I love it & I'm comfortable in my skin" - Simone Biles WHERE CAN YOU FOLLOW DR. CANNON? INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | LINKEDIN WHERE CAN YOU FOLLOW ERIN SPARROLD? INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Where Can You Find Necessary Thickness? INstagram | Twitter | Facebook | Shop | Blog Download Episode 89 : iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud

I can't think of a better sponsor for this week's episode while we explore the topic of female body image in sports with Dr. Megan Cannon, Sports Psychologist and Erin Sparrold, Sports Nutritionist from Mind of the Athlete.  This episode is brought to you by Necessary Thickness.  Necessary Thickness is an idea, an approach, a movement, where the brand’s founder preaches healthy bodies & strong minds, recognizing that these elements individually vary. "Thick" is a metaphor that encompasses a better and stronger you at work, at play and at life. It's about embracing your flaws, loving yourself, and making the choices that best yield your own happiness. NT is choosing the things in life that move you closer towards achieving your own visions and goals - that make you the best version of you.  To find out how you can express your thickness, go to necessarythickness.com. You might recognize Dr. Megan Cannon (above) from episode 49 where the topic of our conversation was managing post-concussion symptoms.  Dr. Cannon has extensive training within the field of psychology. She received her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2013, after earning a Bachelors Degree in psychology from Wilkes University.  Dr. Cannon works with teams and athletes at all different levels in their careers across the country. She has worked with individual athletes and teams at schools such as Old Dominion University, Bucknell University, University of Pittsburgh, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Duquense University, and many more. Erin Sparrold, CN, MET (above) is

Dr. Megan Cannon is a Sports Psychologist whose passion is helping athletes improve their emotional health and achieve their peak performance. Dr. Cannon believes in the Mind of the Athlete philosophy that a clearer mind leads to better performance. Therefore, she is dedicated to assisting athletes achieve clarity and focus to perform better both individually and as a member of a team. Dr. Cannon has extensive training within the field of psychology. She received her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2013, after earning a Bachelors Degree in psychology from Wilkes University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral training at Pacific Clinics, a community mental health agency in Southern California. Dr. Cannon has served as an independent contractor with Mind of the Athlete since 2015. She is licensed in Pennsylvania and California, and is a member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Cannon works with teams and athletes at all levels in their careers across the country. She has worked with individual athletes and teams at schools such as Old Dominion University, Bucknell University, University of Pittsburg, University of Massachusetts, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Duquense University, and many more. Dr. Cannon and Mind of the Athlete have been highlighted numerous times in the media. Dr. Cannon has appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter multiple times as an expert on sports psychology. Mind of the Athlete has been featured in USA Today, NY Daily News, and on ESPN Radio. During her time at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Cannon had the opportunity to work in the Sport Psychology Program within the university’s Sports Medicine Clinic. Dr. Cannon gained experience providing performance coaching and individual therapy to college student athletes, along with completing presentations and team-building activities with collegiate, high school, and youth club teams. Dr. Cannon also administered the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT 2.0) program to assess athletes’ baseline and post-concussive cognitive functioning and assisted in establishing return-to-play decisions. Dr. Cannon grew up in the world of athletics, competing in swimming, softball, and basketball. She was a member of the 4-time district winning women’s swim team at Allentown (PA) Central Catholic High School and competed at the state level. Along with performing on the field and in the pool, Dr. Cannon performed and competed on stage. She began training in ballet, jazz, and tap at the age of three and continued throughout college, where she minored in dance and was a member of the university’s dance team. website: www.SaberWaves.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saberwavescoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saberwavesCoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/saber_waves

The US drops the 'Mother of All Bombs' (Moab) on an Isis tunnel system in Afghanistan. Reports indicate that 36 Isis jihadis & 0 civilians were killed. Left still worried about proportionality. Trump delegates decisions like this to those closer to the field of battle, eliminating the influence of politics on the decision-making process. We need to strike to win & use the force required to win - not be paralyzed by silly factors. Dennis Kucinich & others on the Left are unsettled simply by using the bomb. Duquense University students oppose Chick-Fil-A on campus because of it's so-called 'questionable history on civil & human rights.' Are you kidding me? Jesus came for everyone - and it should be remembered this Good Friday & Easter weekend. What will you do with this most important weekend in history? Happy Resurrection Sunday!

The US drops the 'Mother of All Bombs' (Moab) on an Isis tunnel system in Afghanistan. Reports indicate that 36 Isis jihadis & 0 civilians were killed. Left still worried about proportionality. Trump delegates decisions like this to those closer to the field of battle, eliminating the influence of politics on the decision-making process. We need to strike to win & use the force required to win - not be paralyzed by silly factors. Dennis Kucinich & others on the Left are unsettled simply by using the bomb. Duquense University students oppose Chick-Fil-A on campus because of it's so-called 'questionable history on civil & human rights.' Are you kidding me? Jesus came for everyone - and it should be remembered this Good Friday & Easter weekend. What will you do with this most important weekend in history? Happy Resurrection Sunday!

The US drops the 'Mother of All Bombs' (Moab) on an Isis tunnel system in Afghanistan. Reports indicate that 36 Isis jihadis & 0 civilians were killed. Left still worried about proportionality. Trump delegates decisions like this to those closer to the field of battle, eliminating the influence of politics on the decision-making process. We need to strike to win & use the force required to win - not be paralyzed by silly factors. Dennis Kucinich & others on the Left are unsettled simply by using the bomb. Duquense University students oppose Chick-Fil-A on campus because of it's so-called 'questionable history on civil & human rights.' Are you kidding me? Jesus came for everyone - and it should be remembered this Good Friday & Easter weekend. What will you do with this most important weekend in history? Happy Resurrection Sunday!

This week on the Heads 'N Tales Podcast we continue a 4-part educational series with the team from Mind of The Athlete in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  They understand that sports are emotional and strive to improve the emotional health of athletes.  The team at Mind of the Athlete aim to help athletes unlock there potential by equipping athletes with cutting edge sports psychology content, resources, and skills. Their mission is to help athletes thrive and they do so by providing the highest quality one-on-one coaching, team consulting, and speeches. In Episode 49 we hear from Dr. Megan Cannon and the topic of our conversation is managing post-concussion symptoms.  Dr. Cannon has extensive training within the field of psychology. She received her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2013, after earning a Bachelors Degree in psychology from Wilkes University.  Dr. Cannon works with teams and athletes at all different levels in their careers across the country. She has worked with individual athletes and teams at schools such as Old Dominion University, Bucknell University, University of Pittsburgh, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Duquense University, and many more.   The team at Mind of the Athlete have been highlighted numerous times in the media. Recently, Dr. Cannon appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter with Zubin Mehenti as an expert on sports psychology (see below). Dr. Megan Cannon joins the cast of ESPN's flagship program Sports Center to discuss the actions of Kyle Lowry after he left Game 2 early in the 1st half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Playoffs. During her time at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Cannon had the opportunity to work in the Sport Psychology Program within the university’s Sports Medicine Clinic. She gained experience providing performance coaching and individual therapy to college student athletes, along with completing presentations and team-building activities with collegiate, high school, and youth club teams. Dr. Cannon also administered the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT 2.0) program to assess athletes’ baseline and post-concussive cognitive functioning and assisted in establishing return-to-play decisions.  This topic was the focus of our discussion in this episode.  Below is an outline of our talking points: Dr. Cannon's athletic and dance background Importance of staying connected/engaged while injured Why it's important to think of concussions as injuries of function not structure The effectiveness of baseline testing Methods of administration and why it's important Necessary academic accommodations to maximize recovery Return to play progressions How to utilize the benefits of exercise for mood without exacerbating symptoms Preventing feelings of isolation Overcoming the fear of returning to play Helping athletes put things in perspective with piling up school work and and missing games What to do when people don’t believe your symptoms or think you are "faking it" Preston Plevretes story (see below) Managing uncontrollable emotions The importance of athletic trainers CTE vs. Loss of Identity, what's worse? Importance of goal adjustment "I could have sat out for a season, but now I will sit out the rest of my life" The Preston Plevretes story has always been a special one to me.  We both suffered from second impact syndrome because we hid signs of concussions (headaches) and returned to play too soon.  I remember seeing this video for the first time in my sophomore year at Rutgers University after my friend Liam sent me the link.  Up to that point, I had never heard of any other athletes who had survived from our injury.  I got extremely emotional after watching this, and honestly felt a little guilty because of the differences in our cognitive outcomes.  There are two things I will never forget about this E:60.  Because we didn't sit out for our concussions, we now sit out for the rest of out lives.  I want every athlete to understand the magnitude of this statement.  Although it is important to focus on what you CAN do after injuries, there are plenty of fun things I can't do because I didn't listen to my body on October 5th, 2007.  I say this because Second Impact Syndrome is 100% preventable if you give your brain sufficient time to recover after the initial concussion. Preston states that he wants to learn how to speak well enough again so that he can prevent other athletes from making the same mistake that we made, which was the decision to play with a concussion. Although I can't play football anymore and need to avoid situations where I can hit my head, I have very few limitations from my injury.  I was one of the lucky ones.  This is one of the main reason's why I started the podcast, which is to be the voice for athletes like Preston who weren't as lucky as I was. I pray that athletes learn from our mistakes in this podcast.  I hope it helps to extend their careers long into the future, and for those whose careers are cut short due to any of life's circumstances, I hope it provides you with a roadmap toward success and achievement in other endeavors.  WHERE CAN YOU FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MIND OF THE ATHLETE? Website |BOOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | LINKEDIN WHERE CAN YOU FOLLOW DR. CANNON? 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This week on the Heads 'N Tales Podcast we continue a 4-part educational series with the team from Mind of The Athlete in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  They understand that sports are emotional and strive to improve the emotional health of athletes.  The team at Mind of the Athlete aim to help athletes unlock there potential by equipping athletes with cutting edge sports psychology content, resources, and skills. Their mission is to help athletes thrive and they do so by providing the highest quality one-on-one coaching, team consulting, and speeches. In Episode 49 we hear from Dr. Megan Cannon and the topic of our conversation is managing post-concussion symptoms.  Dr. Cannon has extensive training within the field of psychology. She received her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2013, after earning a Bachelors Degree in psychology from Wilkes University.  Dr. Cannon works with teams and athletes at all different levels in their careers across the country. She has worked with individual athletes and teams at schools such as Old Dominion University, Bucknell University, University of Pittsburgh, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Duquense University, and many more.   The team at Mind of the Athlete have been highlighted numerous times in the media. Recently, Dr. Cannon appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter with Zubin Mehenti as an expert on sports psychology (see below). Dr. Megan Cannon joins the cast of ESPN's flagship program Sports Center to discuss the actions of Kyle Lowry after he left Game 2 early in the 1st half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Playoffs. During her time at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Cannon had the opportunity to work in the Sport Psychology Program within the university’s Sports Medicine Clinic. She gained experience providing performance coaching and individual therapy to college student athletes, along with completing presentations and team-building activities with collegiate, high school, and youth club teams. Dr. Cannon also administered the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT 2.0) program to assess athletes’ baseline and post-concussive cognitive functioning and assisted in establishing return-to-play decisions.  This topic was the focus of our discussion in this episode.  Below is an outline of our talking points: Dr. Cannon's athletic and dance background Importance of staying connected/engaged while injured Why it's important to think of concussions as injuries of function not structure The effectiveness of baseline testing Methods of administration and why it's important Necessary academic accommodations to maximize recovery Return to play progressions How to utilize the benefits of exercise for mood without exacerbating symptoms Preventing feelings of isolation Overcoming the fear of returning to play Helping athletes put things in perspective with piling up school work and and missing games What to do when people don’t believe your symptoms or think you are "faking it" Preston Plevretes story (see below) Managing uncontrollable emotions The importance of athletic trainers CTE vs.

In this episode we speak with Dr. Joseph Brence, PT, DPT about what is pain and how can we as a society break away from our culture of pharmaceutical use to control pain. Dr. Brence has published numerous articles on the neurophysiology of pain and is currently a professor at Duquense University.

Five faculty from Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne University gathered for a discussion on the Marcellus Shale, a geological formation underlying the state of Pennsylvania containing large reserves of natural gas, and a hot button economic and environmental issue for the Pittsburgh region and the state of Pennsylvania. The discussion covered the panelists' investigations, or expertise on several issues related to the Shale, including trends in the energy market, environmental risks and remediation, and the proposed severance tax on drilling. Panelists included Kent Moors, an expert in oil and natural gas policy from the Department of Political Science at Duquesne University; Kelvin Gregory, from the Department of Civil Engineering at Carnegie Mellon, who is leading a research team to develop new treatments for cleaning the water used in shale gas production; Jon Stolz, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Education at Duquense University, and an expert on environmental microbiology and the microbial metabolism of metals and metalloids; and Robert Strauss, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Heinz College. Carnegie Mellon's Joel Tarr, Richard S. Caliguiri University Professor of History and Policy, will moderate. This panel was organized by the Center for Economic Development at the Heinz College, and is co-sponsored by the University's Smart Growth Club, an organization of students interested in local government, economic development, and environmental policy.