Hoot's Corner

Most people are unaware of the severe toll that anabolic steroids have on the body and the mind, especially when the user is taking extraordinarily heavy doses of these drugs. The heart, liver, kidneys and other organs suffer to the point that overall life expectancy is reduced. While scientists have studied the effects of these […]

I am very honored to be receive the Distinguished Service Award from the United States Sports Academy (www.ussa.edu), America’s Sports University, this week. Most importantly, I am pleased to see that an organization of this stature recognizes the hard work that our team is doing in the name of my youngest son, Taylor. Don October […]

As many of you know, we are proud to be associated with Alex Rodriguez. As has been reported in various media, we have had the unique opportunity to join with him in speaking out on the subject of anabolic steroids to kids. This very timely article in today’s Los Angeles Times speaks to the role […]

Parents and coaches – HEADS UP!!! Some of the folks we talk to can’t understand where our children get the idea that it’s “okay to use steroids” in sports. Take a look at the remarks that Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, made yesterday in Pittsburgh. Does he think that the children of this […]

We are in the early days of trumpeting the risks of purchasing over the counter supplements. Because these substance are completely unregulated, the user is totally at risk of purchasing substances that are laced with anabolic steroids and/or stimulants. This article posted in this weekend’s Boston Globe is worth reading in its entirety. Don October […]

Although I am delinquent in posting this article, I thought it important to our visitors to make sure that you are all aware that some supplements that can be purchased in your local health food store can be just as dangerous as the anabolic steroids that you read about on this web site. As documented […]

The Senate is beginning to consider the problem of supplements that are contaminated with steroids. Multiple studies done in the past couple of years have shown that as many as 20% of supplements pulled at random off of our health food store shelves contain steroids or stimulants that are banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. […]

One of our closest partners in our battle to end steroid abuse among our nation’s kids is legendary NFL Hall of Fame player, Dick Butkus. In support of the cause, Dick and his team are holding a Charity Fight Night at the Hilton-Chicago on October 15. Proceeds will go to the Butkus Foundation. I urge […]

Of the many relationships we’ve developed since forming this organization, none have been more important than the one than we’ve developed with Dick Butkus and his team. Everyone knows Dick’s reputation as a Hall of Fame NFL Player, but I’ve gotten to know him as a caring father and role model. After becoming personally exposed […]

I was very pleased to read The Dallas Morning News’ editorial blog supporting the value of steroid testing in the State of Texas. Micheal Landauer, the author of this editorial, “gets it”. He clearly understands that the primary value of the testing program is in the deterrent effect that it has on kids. And that […]