Free presentation for student athletes, parents and coaches on effects of drugs and alcohol on athletes by former NCAA All-American and Olympic coach | Press Releases

What: "Pure Performance and the Negative Physical, Psychological, and Physiological Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Athletes" - A presentation and Town Hall Meeting by John Underwood, president and founder of the American Athletic Institute

When: Tuesday, April 3, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free and open to the public - ideal for parents, student athletes and coaches

Image: Quick Center Where : 天美传媒视频无限制观看's Quick Center for the Arts

This event is sponsored by at 天美传媒视频无限制观看 with the endorsement of The Fairfield Cares Town Task Force and the Parent Teacher Associations of Fairfield Ludlowe and Warde High Schools. The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services financially supports the event.

A former NCAA All-American, International-level distance runner and World Masters Champion, Underwood has coached or advised more than two dozen Olympians including World and Olympic Champions.

Topics that will be addressed include:

Tapping into the individual's athletic motivation
Concept of team and collective responsibility
Obtaining optimum athletic potential
Helping reduce injuries
Producing better athletes, performances and thus, better teams
Improving academically, decreasing disciplinary problems, promoting character building

Event contact Pam Paulmann, ppaulmann@fairfield.edu