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Coaches know that a cohesive team culture can lead to dominance on the court or on the field. When players understand and respect each other, they perform better as a team. That camaraderie can even outmatch more talented competitors that lack cohesiveness.  Team culture is special because no one really knows how it develops. It […]

It’s that time of year. The summer construction season is winding down and with all that activity behind you, it’s time to start thinking about catching up on continuing education credits. Here’s the good news: if you need credits, Abacus has courses. Abacus Sports is an AIA Continuing Education Provider. Our courses focus on the

Tradition is a wonderful thing, especially in a sport like basketball. After all, the game’s history is the foundation of the modern era. But when change occurs, like new technology, our response shouldn’t be a reflexive “we’ve never done it that way before!” When we are quick to judge, there is a danger of holding

Think of today’s top-tier professional athletes–people like LeBron James, Tom Brady, or Mike Trout. How did they become the superstars of their respective sports? Of course they were born with rare athletic talent, but we sometimes forget the arduous and difficult practice they endured to elevate their talents to the level of greatness. It may

What does it mean to give a student “space to learn?” In one sense, it means allowing time to think about a new concept or practice a skill. To process new material and retain it, a student needs to ponder what they have learned, which takes time. Space to learn can also be quite literal. To

Imagine the fourth quarter of a tied basketball game. The players are exhausted, but nonetheless the outcome will be decided in these final minutes. That’s when good players dig deep. They push through the fatigue and focus on the individual actions that will help their team win. If they don’t, they might go to the

Athletic Directors and Facility Managers face a daunting challenge in selecting a surface for their gymnasium and multi-purpose facility that will meet all of the following needs: Be truly multi-purpose so that your facility can be used for all kinds of sports and activities Be durable enough to maintain a high level of performance for

Did you know that Abacus Sports Installations has launched a new website dedicated entirely to animal flooring? Just like athletes, animals need specialty floors that combine comfort and safety. But unlike sports floors, animal flooring must endure heavier weights, more abrasions, and more frequent cleaning. So despite the similarities, animal flooring needed its own home. Abacusanimalflooring.com

The Campus Rec 2022 Buyer’s Guide is here! This May/June issue has lots of useful information for anyone designing or building athletic facilities. From fitness equipment to weight room flooring, the Buyer’s Guide highlights some of the best furnishings for recreational spaces. In fact, on page 8 of the digital version (page 14 in print)

Competitive team sports like basketball and volleyball are meant to push individuals to new heights of physical fitness and mental toughness, particularly for young athletes. But, the one thing that can bring all those benefits to a crashing halt is an injury. A sprained ankle caused be an uneven surface or shin splints from an