Dr. McDonough Joins MCC
Posted by Admin on Apr 15, 2009 in News, Press Releases • No commentsDr. Brett McDonough, D.C. Joins Midwest Cage Championship to Advise Professional Athletes on Wellness and Conditioning
Des Moines, IA- April 13, 2009- Midwest Cage Championship, announced today the addition of a Sports Performance Specialist to its corporate staff. Dr. Brett McDonough, founder of Maxized Life Chiropractic Center in Johnston, IA will coordinate as well as advise MCC athletes on matters related to wellness, structural integrity, conditioning, nutrition and hydration, injury prevention, and recovery.
Dr. McDonough gained his initial experience in sports performance working with many elite, professional athletes as part of internship programs with the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins while attending Northwestern Chiropractic College in Bloomington, MN. His specific interest in combat sports came as a result of wrestling throughout his four years at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA, where he graduated with a degree in Biology.
“We are thrilled to provide the benefits to our fighters that accompany the addition of Dr. Brett to our staff”, commented MCC. “The continual growth and acceptance of mixed martial arts (MMA) as a mainstream sport is dependent on raising professionalism in all aspects, and today’s announcement is a significant advancement.” While larger, national MMA organizations may have dedicated sports performance staff, MCC is among the first to do so at the regional level.
In addition to a successful private practice, Dr. McDonough has taught and lectured at numerous corporations, universities, community events, and organizations. ” I’ve always believed education, empowerment, and improvement can work in concert to create better lives. Employing my personal commitment to community outreach, I will strive to enhance the lives and improve the performance of one of the fastest growing communities in sports, that being mixed martial arts,” Dr. McDonough put forward.
Dr. McDonough developed a unique evaluation process for MCC fighters, incorporating all aspects of training, competition, and recovery. He will advise fighters, as well as trainers, through one on one consultation and the development of a series of seminars. As a member of MCC staff, Dr. McDonough will also participate in professional associations, community endeavors, and regulatory and legislative monitoring efforts as they relate to MCC and MMA as a whole.
Complete details on Dr. Brett McDonough and Maximized Life can be found at:
