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Approximately 56 million school-aged children (aged 5–17 years) resumed education in the United States in fall 2020. See nces.ed.gov site for more facts. According to the CDC “ It is important for schools and communities to monitor multiple indicators of COVID-19 among school-aged children and layer prevention strategies to reduce COVID-19 disease risk for students, teachers, school staff, and families. These results can provide a baseline for monitoring trends and evaluating mitigation strategies.” To mitigate COVID, we need to take extra steps to protect our family. Wearing a mask and social distancing is not enough. We recommend you give your...

You just finished a gruelling practice on the sweltering hot football field. You are drenched in sweat, grass and dirt. You get home and immediately throw your uniform in the washer. That’s great! Your uniform will be nice and clean, but have you ever stopped to think about how much sweat and bacteria may be hiding in your football helmet and pads? Just think about all that nastiness coming in direct contact with your skin!  Our highly effective Helmet and Pad Spray dries quickly without adding a sticky residue and won’t break down your equipment.  • Helmet and Pad by...

With gymnastics season right around the corner many Coaches, Parents and Students are probably wondering how everyone can stay safe from the Coronavirus. Of course, there will be social distancing and mask-wearing recommendations but what about keeping the mats and apparatus disinfected? Will coaches be able to spot gymnasts? As the gymnastic community begins to discuss the safe return of students a few things to keep in mind is emotions will surely be running high and it may take students a bit longer to get back into competition shape. Coaches need to be patient and understanding. The Centers for Disease...

Why are so many high school, college and pro sports teams FINALLY practicing and competing? Because proper protocols are now in place for leading sports teams. Including what to do if a player or coach tests positive for COVID-19. Or what if, a player from another team you recently competed against suddenly tests positive? All in the Protocols. What will be the next big hurdle? We believe gaining 100% compliance with these protocols which includes how to and how often you should disinfect athletic surfaces. Regardless of who you play against, both teams must take proper steps to minimize the...

As an Athletic Director are you making decisions for the 2020-2021 season? Are you trying to decide the best strategy for maintaining the health and safety of your coaches and players? Social distancing and wearing a mask when appropriate are two of the main recommendations from the CDC for controlling the spread of Covid-19 but what about the disinfection of equipment and mats? How about hand sanitizing accessibility? It is important to achieve safety through prevention. The CDC recommends using a product with at least 70% alcohol to aid in combating the Covid-19 virus. Like your Athletic Director, Matguard is...