Doing Everything Possible to Reduce Preventable Risk Youth sports should be about confidence, competition, teamwork, and the joy of playing. As parents, coaches, league leaders, and athletes, we all want the same thing: to keep kids in the game while doing everything possible to reduce preventable risk. One rare but serious risk that has gained… Continue reading Why Prevention Belongs on Every Safety Checklist
A 12-year-old New Jersey boy is in critical condition after being struck in the head during warmups before a baseball game last week. Xavier Taylor was hospitalized following the incident Tuesday night at Fellowship Columbia Bank Field near Maple Shade, NBC Philadelphia reported. After being hit and collapsing on the field, Xavier was airlifted to… Continue reading New Jersey boy in critical condition after baseball strikes head
Every parent, coach, and league volunteer knows the feeling: a youth baseball field is one of the best places a kid can be. It is where young athletes learn teamwork, discipline, confidence, resilience, and the joy of competing with friends. But every so often, a story reminds us that the game we love also moves… Continue reading The Game We Love Moves Fast
Lacrosse is fast, physical, and full of split-second moments. That is part of what makes the sport great. But as the game has gotten faster and the athletes have gotten stronger, protective equipment has had to evolve too. One of the most important advances in recent years has been the requirement for lacrosse chest protection… Continue reading Why Pad Placement Matters
For years, many in the soccer world have been skeptical of protective headgear. Some believe it does not help. Others worry it may change how players behave. And many point to research suggesting that soccer headgear, when studied as a broad category, has not clearly reduced the overall rate of sport-related concussion. That conversation matters.… Continue reading Why “No Help” May Be Wrong Regarding Headgear
Creston, Iowa — Five months after collapsing at a spring track meet, 15-year-old Nate Bentley is back under the Friday night lights — this time with a personalized plan and a heart monitor helping make it possible. In April, the then-freshman football player, wrestler, and runner had just handed off the baton to his teammate… Continue reading Cardiac arrest sent him to the hospital… he’s now back on the field
Clark and his team entered the game against Southeast Raleigh 7-0, ready to continue their undefeated streak. “I knew I was going to have a big game,” the receiver said. A few plays into the third quarter, Clark said the last thing he remembers was lining up in formation. Seconds later, he was running with… Continue reading Hit hard by an opponent… he immediately collapsed (Video)
A law firm says the number of former rugby players taking legal action against sports governing bodies on claims they suffered brain injuries during their careers has grown to more than 1,000
It was a scary moment on the high school baseball field last weekend when a Gregory-Portland outfielder collided with a teammate and became unconscious. Multiple people quickly responded on the field. CPR was performed and an AED was used to help save Quinn Supnet's life. It happened last Saturday during a game against Calallen. Both… Continue reading Baseball player recovering from cardiac arrest after teammate collision (VIDEO)
A Blair County PA student is now recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest during a football practice last month. Jared Parker explains how those around him reacted quickly and what his family hopes this event can teach the community. On September 18th, Hollidaysburg football player Spencer Davis went into cardiac arrest after being on the… Continue reading Football player went into cardiac arrest after hit towards his chest
