Casco Bay CANDay of Hope Maine
A student created, ‘TED style’ event created to promote unity and hope within the Maine community.
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Time: 11a – 1:30p
Location: Yarmouth Performing Arts Center
Click here to view the speakers and schedule
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip: The lungs are designed for breathing in oxygen, not substances delivered by a vaping device.
Lung damage occurs because the substance remains at the bottom of the lung. This impacts the total amount of oxygen your lungs can access, therefore impacting your athletic performance.
The Positive Side of Peer Pressure
“We all share the need to connect with others, no matter our age. We want a sense of belonging at home and within the community. Being accepted by peers is an important part of adolescence. Teens yearn to fit in and to be seen in a favorable light. As a result, peers often have a strong influence on teen behaviors, choices, and actions.
Too often, we assume peer influence is harmful. We tend to associate peer pressure with one forceful teen pushing another into doing something negative. But there are plenty of positive ways peers influence their teen counterparts. Here are five to consider.”
Read the 5 tips here
How to Help Kids Dodge Cigarette, Vaping, and Pot Marketing and Stay Smoke-Free
New ways to smoke, new stuff to smoke, and evolving legal guidelines make it tougher to teach kids to just say no. Read the full article here.
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip: Be sure to cross train one or two days a week. Participate in another activity to avoid overuse injury and let your muscles repair
Rest can be just as important to fitness as working out. Your body gets stronger during the rest period as it rebuilds itself from exercising, giving your muscles time to heal and also reducing the risk of injury. You can practice alternating between hard and easy workouts, involving cross-training and valuing your personal time.
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip of the Week: Alcohol suppresses training hormones for up to 4 days. You may show up to practice but there will be little improvement or gains.
Many athletes tend to underestimate the way in which alcohol use, even a few drinks, can nullify your hard work by erasing the effects of your workouts, reducing your endurance and compromising your mental game. Alcohol affects your ability to learn new plays and strategies; it decreases your aptitude for muscle development and recovery and negatively impacts your nutrition and endurance.
