Search results for: “concussions”
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Concussions and Helmet Tech w/ Schutt Sports
I’ve suffered concussions from playing lacrosse and crashing a Mt Bike in the city. I think back and wonder about those cold and wet soccer balls we had to head down at Marymoor Park that could not have been good for us. Played football in 5th and 9th grade and I’m pretty sure I…
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NFL 2023 Season Guardian Caps Mandate Supported By 52% Concussion Drop
Guardian Caps Reduced Concussions 52% in NFL Preseason—Mandating Expanded Use in 2023 Season The 2023 NFL preseason, regular season and post-season practices now requires the use of Guardian Caps during contact practices for certain position groups. The padded helmet cover easily attaches to the top of any existing helmet creating a flexible and soft surface…
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Joe Rogowski Is The NBRPA’s New Chief Medical Officer
Rogowski Will Oversee NBRPA’s New Health Screening and Medical Innovation Program for Members Joe Rogowski was named the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), Chief Medical Director, announced today from Chicago, Illinois. The Sports Techie community blog curator is connected to Joe on LinkedIn and am sending a virtual applause for your dedication after spending 17-years…
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RealResponse Expands NFLPA Deal For Anonymous And Secure Reporting Including Mental Health And COVID-19
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) expanded last season’s agreement with RealResponse to include safe and secure feedback for all players and teams for anonymous reporting. Mental health is top and center with this enhanced arrangement after the recent high-profile domestic violence related case against NFLPA VP, Richard Sherman. He reportedly fled the scene of a…
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Elite Turf USA Expansion Adds GoodSports USA Facility In NJ
Elite Turf USA continues to expand across America, this time adding three new POWER System™ installations at GoodSports USA. The eco-friendly, woven turf company will returf the multipurpose fields inside the 10 acres facility located in Wall Township, New Jersey with 100% recyclable materials. The Sports Techie community blog is excited about the spring season changing…
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How the Digital Revolution is Changing the Sports World
The sports world is perched on the cusp of a digital insurgency, and everyone who matters is participating, from the NFL to the NBA. The Sports Techie community blog believes COVID-19 has changed digital strategies for sports properties, media, teams, and athletes, making the accelerated prioritization of sports tech a must if it wasn’t already…
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Importance Of Choosing The Right Gears To Give The Best Game Performance
Wearing the right clothes and gears in football is more than just showing how cool you look in your game outfit. It’s also about walking with your head high into the field, prepared and well-protected for the “battle” ahead. While it’s easy to choose gears based on how they look, it’s also important to know…
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Winter Indoor Training Boosted by New Technology
“Winter is coming’ might be the motto of House Stark in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, but it is of great relevance to countless athletes who need to adjust their training regimes during the colder and wetter months of the year. With winter approximately 5 months away now is as good a time as any…
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NFLPA OneTeam Collective Invests in ByteCubed Labs to Enhance Mixed Reality Training and Fan Experiences
Mixed reality specialists and lifelike experiences experts at ByteCubed Labs received investment from the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and their accelerator, One-Team Collective, last month. This sports tech partnership centers on using the likeness of current NFL players like Tom Brady, Odell Beckham Jr. and the more than 2,000 current players, as well as augmented…
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BodyBio Makes PC Brain Supplement
CTE Awareness Day (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) happened on January 30 before Super Bowl LIII. Most of the Sports Techie community blog followers and readers had no idea this was so because neither did I. The recent Bob Costas interview on ESPN’s Outside The Lines show about NBC Sports pulling him as host of SB53 because of his…