“It was just a regular practice,” Hollidaysburg assistant coach Joe Montrella said “They were doing special teams. They were doing a punt return scenario, and Spencer was covering the punt as a tackler. He got hit as part of that play right in the chest. I don’t want to say it was extremely hard. It… Continue reading ‘A miracle everything fell into place’
My daughter runs cross country and plays soccer for high school and is forever complaining about her feet. I decided to give Unequal Cushioning Insoles a try to block the shock all the running does to her feet. In soccer her position is wing forward and plays to the right or left of the field.… Continue reading Insoles Block the Shock
Using the head to pass, shoot or clear a ball is routine in soccer and does not typically lead to concussions. However, a new study from the University of British Columbia reveals that even mild heading has some measurable effects on the brain. The study published in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering has revealed that… Continue reading Soccer headers briefly slow brain activity, study shows
A West Palm Beach family is working to raise awareness after their six-year-old son was playing a little league baseball game when he collapsed and experienced a cardiac episode.
On May 1st, 2024... a special meeting took place in West Palm Beach Florida between three youth baseball players who experienced and survived commotio cordis
9-year-old Tyson Hernandez is from Bullard, Texas. According to his mother Brittani Hernandez, he's been playing baseball since he was just three. During the first inning of opening day, Tyson was on second base attempting to steal third. He was sliding feet first into the base when he was hit in the chest with the… Continue reading ‘Can happen to anyone’s kid’: Boy’s heart stops after he’s hit in chest by baseball
BULLARD, Texas (KLTV) - Tyson Hernandez is a nine-year-old boy living in Bullard. His mother, Brittani Hernandez says he’s been playing baseball since he was three. “He plays in select baseball, and he plays in the recreational here in Bullard. We’ve even picked up some games in Jacksonville, different teams. Anywhere he can play, we… Continue reading Texas athlete’s heart stops after being hit in chest with baseball
We believe that organizations should consider integrating headgear recommendations into their safety protocols, much like shin guards were once optional but are now mandatory. By making headgear a normal part of equipment from a young age, we can cultivate a culture of safety without stigma.
Raphael Varane says he has "damaged his body" because of the continued impact of heading the ball.
While playing baseball in Lake Worth, Florida, 6-year-old Oscar Stuebe was hit by a fly ball that sent him into cardiac arrest. Due to quick thinking and CPR from his mother, Sarah Stuebe, Oscar will soon be running the bases again — but this time, he’ll be wearing a chest protector.
