The Compound Partners for Athlete COVID-19 Testing

Huntsville, AL – March 23, 2021 – The Compound has partnered with #NOWINCLUDED and the
North Alabama AHEC Program to provide free COVID-19 testing to community athletes. The
testing is scheduled to be held at The Compound’s Madison location.
Student-athletes are eager to return to their playing field of choice. Those that have been able to
play their favorite sports during the pandemic want to make sure they continue to do so. And
though some young athletes may not understand the total impact of COVID-19 on the future of
sports, their coaches and other community partners are aware of the need to promote healthy
practices, including testing.
Likewise, The Compound coaches Louis Whitlow and Darwin Salaam want to ensure their
athletes and their families are safe. “A negative COVID test allows these athletes time on the
field or court,” explains Coach Lou. “Training is important but ensuring the athletes are healthy
is of greater importance. Our athletes are on a staggering spring break schedule and there is no
vaccine available for them right now. They can be carriers, so we’d like to mitigate risks as
much as possible through testing.”
#NOWINCLUDED is the multi-generational healthcare platform that engages, educates, and
empowers minority populations to make better, more informed health choices. The organization
has access to partners like the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) and AHEC who
share similar missions across minority communities.
“We are pleased to partner with The Compound to provide this service,” says Lamont Dupree,
Associate Director of the North Alabama AHEC Program. “It is important as conditions improve
that we stay vigilant on all fronts. Testing is still one of the most effective weapons against
COVID. It allows sports programs, like those offered by The Compound, to more confidently
continue serving students. Recent reporting has highlighted the impact of COVID and the
emotional vulnerability of students. Having healthy sports outlets is key for a lot of children and
being able to enjoy the sport in safety makes it an even better experience.”

Athlete testing is set to take place on Wednesday, March 24 from 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at 7731
Hwy 72 West, Madison, AL 35758. Walk-ins are welcomed and no appointment is needed. For
more information, please contact Lamont Dupree at 256-372-8725 or via email at
lamont.dupree@na-ahec.org.
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About The Compound:
The Compound focuses on sports strength & conditioning, skills training, and skill development
for athletes. Coaches at The Compound create an environment for success through physical
training and mentally preparing athletes for the future. They work to implement proven
principles to help athletes develop self-control, persistence, and accountability for additional
competitive advantage.