Head Safe Football

? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????? ?????????????????? ? We hear far too often that the old leather balls used in the 60s caused more damage than today's footballs due to their weight. In reality, these footballs both weigh between 14-16 oz. In fact, today's footballs travel faster resulting in an increased impact force, thus causing more damage. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, better known as CTE, is a progressive, degenerative brain disease caused by repetitive head impacts, including headers. Learn more ?? https://loom.ly/Un6j3Fc

Are you looking for a Christmas present for a loved one? ???? No.1 bestseller on Amazon, No-Brainer by Mike Amos is the perfect gift for football fans this festive season. This is the story of the ‘real’ Bill Gates. A famous footballer, a successful millionaire and a global philanthropist. This is the story of an incredible man and his remarkable wife, who in his final years made a commitment to use his brain to save the next generation of football players. Get yours here in time for Christmas: https://loom.ly/vE7AA8M

Lou Crawford, our Brain Health Educator, recently took HeadSAFE Education to Kigezi Soccer Academy, in Kabale, Uganda! ????? All coaches were educated about the causal link between repetitive head impacts and poor brain health. As a result, the academy have pledged to think HeadSAFE, reduce heading in training! This took place in collaboration with our global partner, Coaches Across Continents. #HeadSAFEeducation #HeadSAFE #brainhealth #education #brainhealtheducation #safepractice #football

Nick Gates, Education Leader for Head Safe Football, sets off from an autumnal England for the sunshine of Australia. ???? He will be presenting the HeadSAFE education programme to PE teachers and coaches in Victoria, Australia. Watch out for updates on his experiences!

Anyone interested in finding out more about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is advised to check out the NHS website for further information. ??? ?? https://loom.ly/kT_Gr98

???? ?????? ???????? ?? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ??????????????????????? ??? Head Safe Trailblazers are innovators, committed to protecting players of all ages from CTE Football Dementia. By implementing HeadSAFE education and practices, individuals, teams, clubs, and academies can join the movement. Head Safe Football supports and celebrates these Trailblazers, ensuring the message of ‘avoiding harm’ makes the game safer for all. This initiative is for anyone who has ever headed a football. If you know a club that could help us pave the way for a safer game, tag them in the comments or send them this post! Learn more here ?? https://loom.ly/lOWoZxk

Brilliant podcast from @Steven Bartlett @The Diary Of A CEO with Dr Ann McKee, world-renowned neurologist and the Director of Boston University’s CTE and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centres. The podcast explores the devastating symptoms of CTE, the dangers impacting the youth, the risks of heading in football and more. ? Back in May, Trustee and Education Leader of Head Safe Football, Nick Gates, Had the privilege of following on from Dr. McKee’s presentation about CTE with a Head Safe Football education session at The Mac Parkman Foundation conference. ?? Listen here: https://loom.ly/JaiLCiI

This week is #NationalPathologyWeek2024! ?????? Pathology is key to understanding diseases, their causes, nature, and effects. At Head Safe Football, we're proud to work with pioneering sports scientists and researchers such as Professor Willie Stewart. We regularly review the most recent research articles and include the information in our education programmes for sports scientists, coaches, players and families. Head Safe Football also connects researchers with current and former players, enabling new research studies that shape the future of sports safety. ??

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We are excited to take part in a webinar hosted by Chartered Institute of Public Relations to promote safer football practices and reduce the risks associated with heading in the game. ??? Trustee and Education Leader, Nick and Brain Health Educator, Lou will join Podcaster and Advocate for Mental Health and Wellness, Yusuf Aljlas to discuss best practices in the communication field in contact with international audiences and across public relations professionals. The webinar will feature real-life examples of community engagement within non-profits and highlight the impact of storytelling in fostering meaningful connections and inspiring change. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/du-jb-nJ