Risks of Football
Concussion Signs and Symptoms Must Be Understood to Protect Football Players
Every concussion presents with different signs and symptoms. Awareness of all possibilities is essential for players, parents, and coaches.
Benefits of Football
Football Builds Character in Children to Dominate Life
Character development is the evolution of one’s character traits from beliefs and values. Football builds character by addressing values, being hard physically and mentally, and focusing on competition daily.
Concussion Prevention and Management
Concussion Education is Powerful to Reduce Head Injury Risk in Football
Many athletes underreport concussion symptoms. Concussion education can increase reporting and prevent further injury. Education must be for players, coaches, and parents to decrease concussion risk.
Risks of Football
Head Injuries in Football: Knowledge of Risk Provides Empowerment
There are head injury risks in football. They should not be ignored. Understanding head injury risks empower players, parents, and coaches to make appropriate decisions.
Benefits of Football
Football Helps Children Discover and Prioritize Healthy Values in Life
Children should discover values in life. Healthy values guide proper decisions and behaviors. Football is a time commitment, builds trusting relationships, and creates a culture of growth.
Concussion Prevention and Management
Concussion Prevention in Football: The Limited Benefits of Helmets
Football helmets are meant to prevent severe head trauma like fractures. There is no evidence that helmets improve concussion prevention in football. Innovations are seeking to improve efficacy in preventing concussions.
Risks of Football
Football Injury Risks: Not as Lopsided as People May Believe
Football injury risks are known by many. All sports have risk, some greater than others. Football may not be the most dangerous one. Rule changes have made the game much safer for children and adults.
Benefits of Football
Playing Football Can Prevent Obesity in Children
Football is fun and physically challenging promoting physical and mental health. Because there are many numbers and does not require any specialized skill, there are many opportunities for all kids.