Juliana Glass has always had a high tolerance for pain. It’s allowed her to push through discomfort during dance competitions, cheerleading and downhill skiing. But the day that 16-year-old Juliana wiped out while skiing at Seven Springs Mountain Resort did slow her down for a few hours. “It was the first time I’d gone to […]
COVID-19 is a lesson in resilience for young athletes
As coaches, parents and teammates balance the risk-reward of keeping sports seasons during the pandemic, they also need to make sure teams rally around players who step forward if they have COVID-19 symptoms rather than blaming them for missed practices or team quarantine. “It’s important that we all take a step-back and focus on the […]
Student athletes scored valuable lessons this fall season
Dr. Joe Congeni, director of Sports Medicine at Akron Children’s, recently spoke with WAKR morning show host Ray Horner about the valuable lessons student athletes learned this fall. Below is a transcript of the discussion. Dr. Congeni: The high school fall sports season is coming to an end this week. And, over my 30 years […]
New pediatrician and sports med doctor Dr. Rebecca Domalski scores career goal at Akron Children’s
Dr. Rebecca Domalski is no stranger to hard work on and off the field. While earning a doctorate in pediatric sports medicine, she joined a brand new women’s rugby team and program her freshman year of college. Starting from scratch and putting in hours of hard work, sweat and dedication, she helped lead her team […]
Could a declining sports performance be nutrition related?
Blazing running speed, powerful muscles and quick maneuvering are all signs of a strong athlete. But, behind all that speed, power and agility is more than just practice, exercise and strength training. Good nutrition is essential in order to enhance athletic performance both on and off the field. For kids, it’s even more critical because […]
Dr. Allyson Weldon scores big in new role as sports psychologist
After suffering a career-ending injury as a collegiate athlete her senior year, Dr. Allyson Weldon’s career choice took a left turn. Seated on the sidelines, she felt robbed of her final soccer season and as if she’d lost a part of her identity. From education to sports-based psychology, Dr. Weldon switched her focus to help […]
