Courson Appears on UGA Research Podcast

September 03, 2026 | Football

Executive Associate Athletic Director - Health & Performance Ron Courson was a special guest on the University of Georgia Office of Research podcast - The Next Question. A podcast that takes listeners inside the ideas, discoveries, and people driving one of the nation's leading public research universities — and the real-world impact they create.

When pads aren't enough: The science of player safety

Over the course of his 30-plus years preparing athletes for the rigors of competition, Ron Courson has seen it all—from devastating injuries to global pandemics. In this episode, he explains why data and preparation are the key lines of defense for player health.

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