Brock Sawyer

By Brock Sawyer | Vision Sporting Goods Key Takeaways For Athletic Directors: Winter sports need facility space and budget flexibility for weather-related scheduling challenges Spring sports require access to strength training facilities and early season planning now Mental health resources and academic support systems are critical during finals week Mid-year program reviews in December allow time for meaningful adjustments For Coaches: Winter sports: Focus on smart adjustments based on...

by Brock Sawyer, Vision Sporting Goods Thank You for Making Us Part of Your Team Every Tuesday, I write about leadership principles that drive success in sports and life. But this week, as we find ourselves in this season of thankfulness, I want to set aside theory and simply say thank you. Leadership isn't just about vision, strategy, or motivation. At its core, leadership is about relationships—the connections we build, the trust we earn, and the communities we serve together. And that's...

As coaches and athletic directors, you're constantly balancing a hundred priorities: practice schedules, game preparation, equipment maintenance, budget constraints, and most importantly, the health and performance of your athletes. In the midst of managing all these moving parts, one of the most impactful investments you can make often gets overlooked until there's a problem—proper hydration and nutrition management. The reality is that dehydration and poor fueling strategies can derail even...