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Neuro-visual training on Dynavision D2 board
Concussion Prevention and Management

Concussion Prevention: The Promising Role of Neuro-Visual Training

A neuro-visual training program helps athletes improve their peripheral vision, brain processing, and reaction time to protect them from injury.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearJune 9, 2024 ago
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Prevalence in youth football is very low.
Risks of Football

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE): Is It Really A Football Disease?

CTE is a neurodegenerative disease associated with repetitive head trauma, but the media exaggerates its connection to football. Good science is still growing.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearMay 19, 2024 ago
Youth Tackle Football
Benefits of Football

Youth Tackle Football: What Every Parent Needs to Know

When starting youttackle football, every parent should understand basic information to keep their children safe and enhance the player experience.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearApril 28, 2024 ago
Concussion Prevention and Management

Concussion Prevention: The Powerful Benefits of Training Neck Strength

Neck strength is a modifiable risk factor for concussion. Therefore, training neck strength can decrease sports-related concussions.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearApril 7, 2024 ago
Risks of Football

Life After Football: What Are the Long-Term Risks?

Football has long-term risks, but many myths about football have no scientific basis. People should understand the potential consequences in life after football

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearMarch 17, 2024 ago
Football Builds Strength Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally.
Benefits of Football

Football Builds Strength in Children to Boost Brain Health

Strength can enhance brain development and will increase longevity. Because football builds strength in children, playing football enhance brain health.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearMarch 3, 2024 ago
Concussion Prevention and Management

Rule Changes in Football Have Improved Player Safety

Football is considered a dangerous sport, but rule changes have diminished injury risk. In-game and practice rule changes in football have decreased concussion rates.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearFebruary 18, 2024 ago
Risks of Football

Sports-Related Concussion: What Happens in the Brain?

Sports-related concussion causes temporary loss in normal brain function. The primary injury leads to initial signs and symptoms. Secondary injury involves physical, biochemical, and molecular effects.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearFebruary 5, 2024 ago
Benefits of Football

Servant Leadership is Manifested by Children Playing Football

Servant leadership embodies that everyone is a leader in an organization. A football program builds teamwork skills to promote servant leadership.

By Nick Schmeed, 2 yearsAugust 12, 2023 ago
Concussion Prevention and Management

Coaching Proper Techniques in Football is Key to Concussion Prevention

Proper techniques in football helps to reduce concussion risk. Football coaches are responsible for ensuring players use proper blocking and tackling techniques.

By Nick Schmeed, 2 yearsJuly 15, 2023 ago

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