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Good morning. The NFL releases 2026 helmet safety rankings with two newly prohibited models, why your S&C title determines your budget and pay, and Texas is investigating Lululemon over potential PFAS in activewear. Let's get into it...
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🗣️ Why Your Title as "Strength Coach" Limits Your Budget and Pay
Nick DiMarco argues that "Director of Strength and Conditioning" accurately describes about 30% of what most coaches actually do. The title signals we lift weights for a living. This matters because how administration and head coaches perceive your role directly impacts your budget, resources, and salary.
Beyond titles, shared language is the infrastructure of a functional performance department. Six coaches teaching the squat six different ways is an organizational failure. When DiMarco arrived at Elon, four staff members used multiple names for the same exercises with no unified terminology. Inconsistent language equals inconsistent standards equals inconsistent athlete development. The best programs all have one thing in common: everyone speaks the same language. Build the dictionary. Hold the standard. Read More
⚖️ Texas AG Investigating Lululemon Over "Forever Chemicals" in Activewear
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Lululemon over potential presence of PFAS or "forever chemicals" in athletic apparel. The company generated over $11 billion in fiscal year 2025 marketing itself as a wellness-focused lifestyle brand. Emerging research has raised questions about synthetic materials and chemical compounds that may be associated with endocrine disruption, infertility, cancer, and other health issues.
Paxton's office will examine whether Lululemon's athletic apparel contains PFAS that health-conscious customers wouldn't expect. "I will not allow any corporation to sell harmful, toxic materials to consumers at a premium price under the guise of wellness and sustainability," Paxton said. Read More
🏈 NFL Releases 2026 Helmet Safety Rankings — Two Models Now Prohibited
The NFL and NFLPA released 2026 helmet laboratory testing results with position-specific rankings for quarterbacks, offensive linemen, and defensive linemen. Top performers: Riddell Axiom 3D, VICIS ZERO2-R Matrix ID 2025, and Schutt F7 Pro. Two models are newly prohibited for all players: Schutt Vengeance DCT and Xenith Shadow. Position-specific testing shows different helmets perform better for different impacts — the VICIS ZERO2 Matrix QB ranked first for quarterbacks, while VICIS ZERO2 Trench Matrix ID 2024 topped offensive linemen rankings.
Rankings are based exclusively on ability to reduce head impact magnitude in laboratory testing. The results are generally supported by on-field performance. Players are encouraged to discuss helmet options with equipment and athletic training staffs. Read More
🏃 Christian McCaffrey's Offseason Training: Sprints, Crawls, and Barefoot Work
Christian McCaffrey's latest offseason training shows sprint work, barefoot drills in the grass, crawls, and tucks. Proprioception and multi-planar movement appear to be the focus as he ages. See it here
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