07/03/2026
π§ **What if I told you that custom mouthguards aren't just about protecting teeth?**
Most parents, coaches, and even athletes don't realize that one of the biggest reasons we wear a properly fitted custom mouthguard in contact sports is to help absorb and distribute impact forces. While no mouthguard can prevent all injuries, a custom-fit mouthguard is an important part of protecting young athletes and reducing the risk of serious dental and oral injuries, and most importantly, concussions.
As someone who is passionate about athlete safety, I've had a vision for a long time: **bring custom mouthguards directly into our high schools so every student-athlete has access to the best protection possible.**
This year, that vision became a reality.
A huge thank you to Coach Hogan at Aldershot High School for believing in this initiative from day one. When I approached him with the idea of bringing custom mouthguards into the school, he didn't hesitate. Together, we coordinated a day to take impressions for the hockey and lacrosse teams, and two weeks later we returned to personally fit every athlete with their custom-made mouthguard.
I was honoured to sponsor the Aldershot High School hockey and lacrosse teams by providing FREE custom mouthguards because protecting our young athletes should never be an afterthought.
The smiles on their faces reminded me why this matters so much.
This is about more than mouthguards.
It's about educating athletes.
It's about supporting coaches.
It's about giving parents peace of mind.
And it's about creating a culture where safety comes first.
A heartfelt thank you to:
π Coach Hogan
π« Aldershot High School
π Halton District School Board
π City of Burlington
π The Aldershot athletic community
Now I'd like to take this even further.
If you're a coach, principal, athletic director, school board member, or community leader who wants to bring this program to your high school, I'd love the opportunity to work together. My goal is simple: **help protect as many student-athletes as possible.**
Please share this post so we can spread the message that protecting our athletes starts before they ever step onto the field, the ice, or the court.
Because every student deserves the chance to **Stay in the Game. Protect the Brain.** π§ π