N.F.L. Concussion Message: Do As We Say, Not As We Do

Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Sat, 11/14/2009 - 16:59. | comments

Last week Arizona Cardinals wide receiver and Pro Bowl special teams player Sean Morey admitted that he covered up his concussion symptoms so he could play against the Chicago Bears the previous Sunday.

In one sense the news wasn't all that surprising. After all, N.F.L. players play hurt all the time. It's their job. It's part of the gladiator culture of the league and of the game of football.

Focusing on the Effort

Submitted by Minor League Mom on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 03:59. | comments

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As the parent of two adult children with children of their own, I am now able to sit back and watch the progress of three little granddaughters' development. My two sons became professional athletes for the Boston Red Sox. I have written blogs, as well as a book (MINOR LEAGUE MOM: A MOTHER'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE RED SOX FARM TEAMS), about that journey. I recently read an article in The Sun Sentinel (Fla.) newspaper ("Parents: Focus on the Effort") that I want to share.

Brooke de Lench

Concussions: Follow The Leader?

Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 15:39. | comments

Sports concussions continue to be big news.

As visitors to this site and readers of my countless blogs, articles, and editorials on the subject of concussions already know, however, concussions have been important to me and MomsTeam for a lot longer.

Sports concussions continue to be big news. But, as visitors to this site and readers of my countless blogs, articles,
and editorials on the subject of concussions already know, concussions have been important to me and MomsTeam for a lot longer.

Keith J. Cronin, DPT, OCS, CSCS

My Child Just got Done with the Volleyball Season….Better Start Looking for Some Camps!

Submitted by Keith J. Cronin, DPT, OCS, CSCS on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 03:46. | comments

The season is over, many weekends spent in various hotels around the country for your child’s select volleyball team. Great season!

Now here are the following options you consider for your child:

Proper Tackling Reduces Risk of Catastrophic Injury Says Ex-Pro

A former pro football player says that teaching proper tackling technique so that players don't lead their helmets when making tackles can reduce the risk of catastrophic head and neck and spine injuries in football and give parents a little more peace of mind in watching their child play what is always going to be a dangerous game.

Skiing Safety and Equipment Myths

Taking a family ski vacation over Christmas break? MomsTeam busts the 12 most common misconceptions about skiing safety and equipment.

EduKick England International Football Academy Faces Off Against Manchester College

Submitted by EduKick on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 17:13. | comments

BOLTON, England – The EduKick England football academy boys played their first game against Manchester College, and though they played hard, Manchester triumphed, 2-1. Though the loss was disappointing, Bolton Wanders FC International Academy Manager (and EduKick England Technical Football Director) Dave Bailey noticed much improvement on the pitch.

Erin Mirabella

Teaching honesty and integrity vs. winning at all cost.

Submitted by Erin Mirabella on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 18:56. | comments

This is the most recent post from my weekly blog, Sports Lessons For Life. You've heard Robert Fulghum's saying that All I Ever Need To Know About Life, I learned In Kindergarten. I contend that everything you need to succeed in life you can learn through sports. Please visit www.erinmirabella.com for more information.

Try This At Home……

(I know the description of the game below is long, but the actual game is short, so just stay with me. It’s worth it, I promise. Your kids will really get it.)

Lorrie Miller, Ph.D.

Push for the Cure

Submitted by Lorrie Miller, Ph.D. on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 14:09. | comments

Push for the Cure is an annual event during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Brooke de Lench

Concussions in the News

Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 16:19. | comments

Concussions have been in the news a lot lately.

First was the concussion suffered by "Tonight" star, Conan O'Brien, when he slipped and hit the back of his head during a fake triathlon with "Desperate Housewives" star, Teri Hatcher.

According to news reports, O'Brien "saw stars," couldn't stand and had slurred speech. After trying to continue the taping, O'Brien ended up going to the hospital.

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