Standing in a corner of Miller Park on Wednesday not far from slugger Ryan Braun’s regular perch in left field, little league player John Francis said he was disappointed in the Brewers’ leftfielder — not just for using performance-enhancing drugs but for lying about it. Yet his attire belied his expressed dismay: Francis was still […]

Several prestigious high schools are taking action against performance-enhancing drugs by running education programs for students and parents. It comes against a backdrop of drug scandals and inquiries in professional sporting codes, the expulsion of students over steroids, and the sponsorship of school-age competitions by supplement manufacturers. The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is currently […]

Like any true Texan, sports has been a huge part of my life since my teenage years. Growing up I enjoyed experimenting with different sports and pushing my body to extreme physical limits. At the age of 17, I found an undying passion for track and field. I loved challenging myself, whether it be in […]

Alex Rodriguez injury and roid issue a problem for anti-steroid crusader Don Hooton Monday marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Hooton’s son Taylor, a 17-year-old baseball player from Plano, Tex., who committed suicide in 2003. Hooton, who believes his son’s death was linked to steroid use. By Michael O’keeffe / NEW YORK DAILY […]

More and more news outlets are recognizing that steroid use among our youth is a growing problem.  It is NOT getting any better as some might lead you to believe! Here is a story that ran in the University of Houston newspaper this week. Don Many athletes are turning to steroids to obtain their goals […]

Over this weekend, Buster Olney of ESPN interviewed Don Hooton about the foundation, the youth steroid problem and our upcoming Yankee Fundraiser. Take a listen:  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=9451832

Kris McKenzie’s family say the loving, lovable 20-year-old became a different person after he began using steroids. Kris McKenzie loved his puppy, Oden. One day, inexplicably, Kris flew into a rage, grabbed Oden and threw him into a wall. The brutal act was totally out of character for a 20-year-old described by his family as […]

THF worked with the Atlanta Falcons this past week educating over 225 Georgia high school coaches.  This was the first time THF was invited to join the Falcons in this program which is 6 years old. Following a two hour on-field program, the coaches were educated on concussion awareness and were provided steroid education.  THF […]

Rob Garibaldi, an All-American outfielder at Petaluma’s Casa Grande High School, set his sights on a big league career. But at just 5’ 11” and 130 pounds, he was told by coaches, trainers and pro scouts that he needed to “get bigger.” When nutritional supplements and weight-training failed to produce the desired results, Garibaldi, at […]

Youth athlete sports nutrition goes hand in hand with your improving skill level and desire to perform at a high level.  Your passion for the sport being at its maximum, you will want to do everything you can to get the best results.  Yes, every young athlete needs to fuel their body with the right […]