Shuttle's Weekend Shout-out: Sept. 11-17

BEST OF THE WEEK'S WILD, WeiRD, AND WONDERFUL....

New England Patriot's Wes Welker Proving Everybody Wrong... Again!

I went to Texas Tech University and saw Wes Welker play as a receiving and punt returning stud. But he was a small stud... some thought too small to play professional football. Just like he's done throughout his athletic career, Welker proved a lot of people wrong. Last year, Welker suffered a devastating knee injury. Well, he's back, better than ever (and Shuttle played a "mini" role in his recovery... but I'll tell you more about that in a post next week!). Enjoy his return-from-rehab heroics: 

Good Things Come In Threes

Since we're on the subject, might as well talk about another Texas university. This one's got three Top 25 teams and national player of the year candidates in all three major sports. Baylor University also has three Shuttle MVP's. Here's how Charlie Melton, Director of Men's Basketball at Baylor, uses the MVP for upper body training:

"We Were Told We Weren't Good Enough To Work With The Football Team"

Some long for the good ol' days. Actually, some of the old days weren't necessarily that good. Training and Conditioning magazine provides us with an in-depth look at the female athletic trainer: their struggles, challenges, and how they can make a difference in the male-dominated sport of football.

Women in the Field

A Cross Between Football and a Demolition Derby

Never seen this before and never thought I would see it - and it's a paralympic sport!

VIDEO: Wheelchair Rugby

Seniors Shouldn't Avoid Falls By Avoiding Activity

The consequences of a fall are significant. But, perhaps the biggest injury to a person when they fall is their confidence. Their fear of falling again causes them to shrink from further activity. And that lack of activity may cause them to become weaker and more prone to fall again.  

When Preparation Meets Opportunity

In this case, preparation met necessity, and Boston Celtics' strength & conditioning coach, Bryan Doo, saved a man's life.  

VIDEO: S&C coaches are such studs

Mans Best Friend?

Hey folks, when you go home tonight, be sure to give your dog a hug... and an extra helping of Kibbles 'n' Bits!

Keeping the hounds at bay