The Science of Concussion Prevention in Football: What the Research Actually Says
The Science of Concussion Prevention in Football: What the Research Actually Says Concussion prevention in football is a field where marketing claims often outpace the evidence. Helmet manufacture...
Football Preseason Safety Checklist: Everything Your Program Needs Before the First Practice
Football Preseason Safety Checklist: Everything Your Program Needs Before the First Practice The weeks before the first practice are the most important safety preparation period of the football ye...
Athletic Trainer's Role in Football Player Safety: Standards, Scope, and Best Practices
Athletic Trainer's Role in Football Player Safety: Standards, Scope, and Best Practices The certified athletic trainer (AT) is the cornerstone of any comprehensive football player safety program. ...
Youth Football Safety: What Parents Need to Know About Concussion, Neck Strength, and Player Protocols Youth football participation has declined over the past decade, driven in part by parental co...
How to Build a Neck Strength Program for Your Football Team: A Strength Coach's Guide
How to Build a Neck Strength Program for Your Football Team: A Strength Coach's Guide Neck strength training is one of the highest-ROI interventions available to football strength coaches. The res...
Governance and Policy Foundations for Football Safety: NFHS, NCAA, and State Compliance
Governance and Policy Foundations for Football Safety: NFHS, NCAA, and State Compliance Football player safety is governed by a layered framework of national rules, state laws, and institutional p...
Parent and Athlete Communication in Football: Preseason Meetings, Consent, and Injury Protocols
Parent and Athlete Communication in Football: Preseason Meetings, Consent, and Injury Protocols Effective communication between football programs and the families they serve is both a legal requir...
Mental Health and Athlete Welfare in Football: A Guide for Coaches and Athletic Trainers
Mental Health and Athlete Welfare in Football: A Guide for Coaches and Athletic Trainers Mental health is increasingly recognized as an integral component of athlete welfare — not separate from ph...
Nutrition and Fueling for Football: A Practical Guide for Coaches and Athletic Trainers
Nutrition and Fueling for Football: A Practical Guide for Coaches and Athletic Trainers Nutrition is one of the most impactful and most neglected components of football player development. Athlete...
Sleep and Recovery for Football Players: What Coaches Need to Know
Sleep and Recovery for Football Players: What Coaches Need to Know Sleep is the most powerful recovery tool available to football players — and the most frequently sacrificed. In a sport that dema...
Football Equipment Safety: Helmet Fitting, NOCSAE Standards, and Reconditioning Requirements
Football Equipment Safety: Helmet Fitting, NOCSAE Standards, and Reconditioning Requirements Football equipment is the first line of defense against impact injury. But equipment only provides its ...
Strength and Conditioning Safety for Football: Supervision Standards, Transition Periods, and Rhabdo Prevention The weight room is where football players build the physical foundation for performa...
Tackling Technique and Head Safety: How Modern Football Programs Are Reducing Head Exposure
Tackling Technique and Head Safety: How Modern Football Programs Are Reducing Head Exposure The way football players tackle has changed significantly over the past decade. Driven by growing awaren...
Pre-Participation Physical Exams for Football: What Coaches and Athletic Trainers Need to Know
Pre-Participation Physical Exams for Football: What Coaches and Athletic Trainers Need to Know The pre-participation physical exam (PPE) is the first line of defense in athlete safety. Conducted b...
Contact Load Management in Football: How to Reduce Head Impact Exposure Without Sacrificing Preparation The relationship between cumulative head impact exposure and long-term neurological health i...
Heat Safety in Football: WBGT Monitoring, Acclimatization, and Preventing Exertional Heat Stroke
Heat Safety in Football: WBGT Monitoring, Acclimatization, and Preventing Exertional Heat Stroke Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is the leading cause of preventable death in football. It is also one ...
Emergency Action Plans for Football Programs: A Step-by-Step Guide
Emergency Action Plans for Football Programs: A Step-by-Step Guide An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a written, rehearsed protocol that specifies exactly what happens when a medical emergency occu...
Neck Strength Training for Football: Why It's the Most Overlooked Safety Protocol
Neck Strength Training for Football: Why It's the Most Overlooked Safety Protocol Ask most football coaches what they do to prevent concussions and you will hear about helmet technology, tackling ...
Concussion Protocols for High School Football: What Every Coach Must Know in 2026
Concussion Protocols for High School Football: What Every Coach Must Know in 2026 Concussion management in high school football has evolved significantly over the past decade. What was once a judg...
The Complete Football Player Safety Protocol: A Guide for Coaches and Athletic Directors
The Complete Football Player Safety Protocol: A Guide for Coaches and Athletic Directors Football is one of the most physically demanding sports in existence. It is also one of the most scrutinize...
How World Cup Players Train Their Necks for Performance and Protection
The players competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup represent the most physically prepared athletes in the history of the sport. They train with sports scientists, nutritionists, biomechanics speciali...
The Parent's Guide to Concussion Prevention in Youth Soccer
If your child plays soccer, you have probably thought about concussions. Maybe it was after watching a player go down during a match and not get up right away. Maybe it was after reading a news sto...
