Hoot's Corner

Carlos Umana, 17, loves the game of basketball but if there is one thing he hates it is cheaters — especially those who use steroids. That philosophy gave him an idea on how to reach his peers and discourage the use of performance-enhancing substances in sports. His idea landed him the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s […]

Stephen Bailey should not have survived, his doctor says. Not after taking 200 Tylenol PM tablets, a dose that shut down his liver. But after four months at Tampa General Hospital, procedures to stop his brain from swelling and repair damage to his liver, lungs, nerves, intestines, kidneys and colon, the 25-year-old Sebring man went […]

Over the counter supplements can be dangerous.  Very dangerous! These substances are unregulated and are marketed to our young people who assume that if they are buying a product at a GNC or other health food store, they that product “must be safe”.  As we are leaning, that is not always the case. Don A […]

Excerpts take from ‘Accused says he’s ‘sorry what I did”, originally published by the Press Republican on February 22nd 2012. Steroids Made Me Do It After Robert J. McCann was arrested, the list of the accused crimes he committed was hard to read; attempted murder, kidnapping, stalking, rape and assault of his ex-girlfriend. His reasoning behind commiting these […]

When Dave Ellis began studying to be a dietitian at the University of Nebraska in 1982, combining sports and nutrition into a full-time job was a fresh concept. A student assistant strength coach for Tom Osborne’s football team, Ellis saw his role expand substantially after the training table manager put out a bratwurst and Braunschweiger […]

‘Be A Superior Example’ Encourages Individuals of All Ages to Sign Pledge February 08, 2012 COOPERSTOWN, NY - The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum today announced the launch of a national education and outreach program to promote healthy and active lifestyles for all individuals, while educating students about the dangers of performance-enhancing substances. […]

Excerpts from “Scott Siegel was all the rage in ‘The Wrestler,’ but real steroid story serves as cautionary tale“, originally published in the NY Daily News on May 08, 2010 You may have heard about Scott Siegel from his role in “The Wrestler”. His acting garnered him many accolades, including praise from Mickey Rourke. He has also […]

For any visitors who have attended our seminars, you know that we discuss the negative effects that anabolic steroids have on the cardiovascular system.  Here is but one more study that a) confirms that fact, and b) puts forth their theory on why that happens. Don Swedish elite lifters who use anabolic steroids have more […]

I am so pleased to share with you all that the National Baseball Hall of Fame is committing to educate young people on the dangers of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs!  And the Taylor Hooton Foundation will play a key role in making that happen. The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education […]

Excerpts From The Human Cost, published in Sports Illustrated, April 24, 2006 Anabolic steroids are not solely used by the elite bodybuilders you see on magazine covers. The appeal of  these illegal drugs is strong, even on an amateur level. The guys pumping iron next to you at the gym may never be on a magazine cover, but […]