EFFECTS OF STICK AND MOUTHGUARD USE ON CONDITIONING IN HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY ATHLETES Alexandra H. Roberts, Amy J. Walden, Kathleen Carter, T. Brock Symons Exercise Physiology, University of Louisville, Louisville KY Many sports, including field hockey (FH), ice hockey, and lacrosse require the use of a mouthguard (MG) and the constraint of having to carry a stick during play. Previous research has shown that these two conditions individually cause a decrement to an athletes’ performance; however, no research has been conducted on the effect of the combination of these conditions. Purpose: To determine the effects of stick and MG use during FH-specific training conditions on aerobic and anaerobic capacity in high school FH players. Methods: 38 apparently healthy female high school FH players (age = 15 + 2 years) completed this study. Participants were placed into one of two groups: experimental (completing all conditioning with stick and MG) or control group (completing all conditioning without stick or MG) by stratified random sampling matched for team level (Freshman, Junior Varsity or Varsity) and initial beep test performance. Conditioning was performed as prescribed by coaching staff, with testing performed at baseline, ~6 weeks and ~12 weeks. Participants performed two beep tests and two sprint tests during each testing block. Tests were performed >48 hours apart, and all participants performed tests in both experimental and control conditions. The effects of stick and MG use were analyzed using 2 way ANOVAs. Results: No main effect was found between experimental and control groups. It was found that all tests performed with stick and MG resulted in decreased performance (STATS: p<0.001(beep), SPRINT?). Further, it was found that 12 weeks of field hockey-specific preseason conditioning increased performance in the beep test, independent of the experimental condition (BEEP: p<0.001 SPRINTS?). Conclusion: Standard field hockey conditioning with a stick and

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EFFECTS OF STICK AND MOUTHGUARD USE ON CONDITIONING IN HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY ATHLETES

Alexandra H. Roberts, Amy J. Walden, Kathleen Carter, T. Brock SymonsExercise Physiology, University of Louisville, Louisville KY

Many sports, including field hockey (FH), ice hockey, and lacrosse require the use of a mouthguard (MG) and the constraint of having to carry a stick during play. Previous research has shown that these two conditions individually cause a decrement to an athletes’ performance; however, no research has been conducted on the effect of the combination of these conditions. Purpose: To determine the effects of stick and MG use during FH-specific training conditions on aerobic and anaerobic capacity in high school FH players. Methods: 38 apparently healthy female high school FH players (age = 15 + 2 years) completed this study. Participants were placed into one of two groups: experimental (completing all conditioning with stick and MG) or control group (completing all conditioning without stick or MG) by stratified random sampling matched for team level (Freshman, Junior Varsity or Varsity) and initial beep test performance. Conditioning was performed as prescribed by coaching staff, with testing performed at baseline, ~6 weeks and ~12 weeks. Participants performed two beep tests and two sprint tests during each testing block. Tests were performed >48 hours apart, and all participants performed tests in both experimental and control conditions. The effects of stick and MG use were analyzed using 2 way ANOVAs. Results: No main effect was found between experimental and control groups. It was found that all tests performed with stick and MG resulted in decreased performance (STATS: p<0.001(beep), SPRINT?). Further, it was found that 12 weeks of field hockey-specific preseason conditioning increased performance in the beep test, independent of the experimental condition (BEEP: p<0.001 SPRINTS?). Conclusion: Standard field hockey conditioning with a stick and mouthguard over twelve weeks did not inhibit performance when compared to a control condition.