SAFECLIP BLOG & NEWS
We cover news and interesting facts on concussion protocols, football safety and trends in equipment.
Should Tackle Football be Banned for Players Under 14 Years of Age?
Chris Borland, former San Francisco 49ers linebacker, is one of the biggest advocates for football concussion protocol related initiatives. He recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to join a panel discussion on youth football and whether or not tackle football should...
Females in Football – Is It Safe?
There is a lot of buzz about Toni Harris, the first female football player to play college football. She snagged herself a scholarship at Central Methodist University. We all agree this is an exciting time of change, but what about the safety of female football...
Should Dak Prescott Have Been Benched by the Cowboys After Such a Hard Hit to the Head?
One major rule in the sport of football is that players are prohibited from tackling head down to prevent helmet-to-helmet concussions. So when Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott experienced a blow like this from Washington Redskins cornerback Greg Stroman, there was...
Aaron Hernandez Brain Scan Helps NFL Understand More About Concussions
While he is more well known for his criminal court case and untimely death in prison, the study of Aaron Hernandez’s post-mortem brain scan has helped football players and coaches get a better idea of what actually happens to the brain after multiple concussions. At...
This Simple New Rule is Reducing Concussions
Many changes have been made in football from protective equipment to grabbing player’s facemasks. So, it probably comes as somewhat of a surprise that something as simple as moving the kickoff line could make such a big difference in the amount of concussions we see...
When in Doubt, Sit Them Out
High school football season is now in full swing, although a recent study suggests that America’s Friday night lights may be fading just a bit. A study in JAMA Pediatrics shows more and more athletes are deciding not to play tackle football, possibly due to concerns...
CDC Releases New Set of Concussion Guidelines
National Concussion Awareness Day just passed us on September 21st. This is a day that is dedicated to the encouragement of identifying symptoms related to concussions and head injury, as well as provide support to those who have suffered head trauma. The Centers for...
Combatting the Concussion Epidemic
Playing sports professionally often means that athletes are consistently pushing their bodies to become their very best, so they can play at the highest and most competitive level possible. While this can be highly beneficial for their overall health, playing...
Michigan High Schools Embrace Innovation
Because one of the biggest and most controversial football related injury topics is head injury and concussions, athletic organizations all over the country are taking measures to increase safety for its players. Oxford High School in Oakland County, Michigan has...
Play Smarter, Not Harder
Although there have been a lot of changes and discussions surrounding football-related injuries and concussions, the fact of the matter is that the game will still be played. As early as four or five years old, boys (and even girls) are playing football and engaging...
Untold Stories of Football- A Growing Fear of the Game
Football is in America’s DNA. We feel it in our hearts and in our souls. We feel it when our favorite team makes it to the Super Bowl and when our children run onto the field for the very first time. But within the pride we have for each play comes a conflicting...
Concussion Awareness in Football
In recent years concussions have been more closely related to football than ever before. While concussions can happen in just about any contact sport, football players are at the highest risk for many reasons. A concussion is a brain injury that’s not easily diagnosed...