“1,100 lbs of Force Driven into the Turf” Sports Science

The popular ESPN program “Sports Science” chose to dive into the forces at work during a rugby match. What was discovered is a violent mix of possibilities that open the doors for serious injuries. There was no doubt that rugby is a hard-hitting, collision sport that demands each player […]

By |2023-11-15T12:57:56-07:00July 14, 2016|News, Research, Technology, The Latest|0 Comments

Southern California Youth Rugby’s Award Winning Player Welfare Program

Southern California Youth Rugby (SCYR) is leading the way for player safety with the introduction of a new “Player Welfare Program.” The unique program was designed by Alexandra Williams, executive director of SCYR, to prioritize the health and wellness of rugby athletes.

SCYR is the governing body in […]

By |2023-12-06T16:31:22-07:00May 13, 2016|News, Rugby, Safety, The Latest|0 Comments

More than 50% of high school athletes with concussions play despite their symptoms

Awareness of youth sports concussions has increased significantly and now all 50 U.S. states have some form of concussion prevention/recognition legislation in place addressing high school sports. Yet recent research indicates this might not be enough.

As reported in this article from Reuters Health, a new study […]

By |2023-10-30T12:55:29-06:00March 24, 2014|Concussions, Injury, News, Safety, The Latest|0 Comments

Spotlight on Saving Young Minds, Inc.

There are many terrific organizations that focus on preventing youth sports injuries or educating others about the growing concussion crisis. However there has not been as much attention focused yet on the connection between sports-related concussions and academic performance. That is why we wanted […]

By |2023-12-06T15:18:38-07:00February 13, 2014|News, Safety, The Latest|0 Comments

Ohio Bill Removes Students Immediately From Play When Concussion Symptoms Detected

Beginning with the 2013 spring sports season, young athletes in Ohio will have to immediately be removed from a game or practice when they show symptoms of a concussion. As reported by The Columbus Dispatch, the state senate unanimously approved the concussion legislation, House Bill 143, […]

By |2023-10-30T13:02:39-06:00December 4, 2012|Athletes, Impact, Injury, News, Safety, The Latest|0 Comments
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