Soccer Gets a Voice

Former soccer star Taylor Twellman ended his career at the age of 30 due to post-concussion syndrome. His message- don't make the same mistakes he did - is coming to a soccer field near you.


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A Closer Look

Donna & Dylan Mello, RI

SportsConcussions.org Vice President

"My son, Dylan sustained three sports-related concussions in 2008, and he has been unable to participate in any activity since. (The most debilitating injury came after he was struck in the side of the head by a soccer player's arm cast.)
Meeting Taylor Twellman and speaking with him about his difficult concussion recovery made a tremendous difference to my family. His drive and determination to help others keeps us fueled to do the same in our advocacy work here in RI." Read more

Why it Matters

Jean Rickerson
SportsConcussions.org founder and editor
"I asked Taylor Twellman recently what he would have done differently, and he said he would NOT have continued to play after his concussion. It's sad to think that if he had sat out until he fully recovered, he might have saved his career."

In the News

CNN's Dr. Drew and the Lystedt family

Zackery Lystedt's brain injury and his family's advocacy resulted in Washington State's Lystedt Law. Four years and many state laws later, Zackery is still hard at work.

New Study on Academic Issues Facing Students Post-Concussion

(Preview)

Dr. Gerard Gioia and his colleagues report on kids' experiences as they return to school after concussion. Due to be published in the Journal of Clinical Sports Psychology, here's a sneak peek. Read more

The Zackery Lystedt Law is backed by the NFL, American College of Sports Medicine, the NATA, and more

What's happening...

Protective & Proactive Gear & Equipment for all Sports

Every sport comes with an element of risk and finding the right equipment and gear can help seriously reduce this. Furthermore, finding the right equipment can help improve your training sessions and skills. This is true of all sports including (but not limited to) football, hockey, cricket, basketball and golf. When sourcing the right equipment for you, make sure you purchase from only quality suppliers. A quality supplier will have expertise in the sport that they cater for and offer a range of equipment (as an example, Golfsupport.com is an online shop offering a huge range of golfing gear including clubs, balls and even golf clothing). Do not be tempted to select the cheapest offer, becoming a confident player is an investment (and something which takes time and monetary investment).

University of Toronto Gets Creative

Officials called 838 penalties for "checking to the head" this season, 436 more than in 2008-09, illustrating the commitment of the Greater Toronto Hockey League to reducing concussions. Now the league is compiling home video footage in a further attempt to educate. Read more

EMS and SportsConcussions.org held a concussion workshop in NY. Be the champion in your community and help educate those in your area. Contact us for details.

USA TODAY SportsConcussions.org and founder Jean Rickerson's story in the news

Concussion Laws

Save Lives

Nathan Prigmore's life was saved by educated coaches and parents Read more


								If you think you 
								have a concussion, sit out. It's not worth the 
								risk.

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