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Our Heads Up!! Program was developed to create a platform with the focus of prevention, education and research in the specific realm of safety in youth sports with a focus on concussions.

The Heads Up!! Program will feature clinics in various sports, beginning with football, for players, parents, coaches and athletic trainers to learn about the risks of concussive injuries and how to prevent them.

Heads Up!! Play It Safe!

HEADS UP!! PLAY IT SAFE - MINI CAMP

Football Mini Camp Preview
A Fun-Filled Day of Sports Safety Information and Activities

Prevention & Education

Experts, Doctors and NFL / College Players and Coaches will talk to:mora2
  • Coaches
  • Trainers
  • Program Directors
  • Athletes
  • Parents
  • Referees
Education in the classroom and on the field includes:
  • What is a Concussion and what are the signs?
  • What is Second Injury Syndrome (SIS)?
  • What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
  • On Field Blocking and Tackling Drills
  • Safety Equipment and Proper Fittings
  • Safety Equipment Check Workshop
Featuring:
  • NFL / College Players and Coaches instructing blocking and tackling techniques
  • "chalk talks" with experts in the area of youth sports safety, focusing on sport-related concussions, SIS and TBI
  • sports safety equipment vendors showcasing the latest innovations
  • demonstration of baseline testing / screening for players
  • food, prizes & giveaways

Research

The Count On Me Family Foundation and Heads Up!! support sports-related concussion research, traumatic brain injury research and rehabilitation and brain health advocacy.