Steve Montador became the fifth former NHL player to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) posthumously. Montador passed away on February 15, 2015; he was only thirty-five years old. During his NHL career, Montador played for the Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, and Chicago Blackhawks. Montador, a player who […]
It feels as if every year a new fitness product becomes America’s newest craze. Currently, the Fitbit wearable, which allows users to track number of steps walked, sleep quality, and other health data, has become a popular commodity among tech-savvy health enthusiasts. However, this device has caught the eye of athletic trainers—some of whom think […]
The National Football League is an organization that prides itself on the tradition and legacy of days gone by. However in an increasingly digital age, teams are turning to analytics and technology to gain every possible advantage they can. The Jacksonville Jaguars have partnered with XOS Digital Inc, a leading provider of coaching technology, and […]
Let’s face it. A lot of NFL fans are pretty upset about the whole underinflated-football-cheating-scandal better known as “Deflate-gate” surrounding last year’s Championship win by the New England Patriots against the Indianapolis Colts (unless, of course, you are a Patriots fan). Even more fans are unhappy with the lenient penalty and punishments imposed on Tom […]
Zebra Technologies, was recently selected for exhibiting the best new radio frequency identification (RFID) product or service at RFID Journal LIVE!. Their tracking system, known as the Zebra Sports Solution, identified the location, motion, and direction of NFL players in real-time last season. It does this by leveraging the same real-time tracking and location technology […]
